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Method and an apparatus for securely signing application data

US9985788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 30, 2013
Grant dateMay 29, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2153
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention provides a method and apparatus for the secure electronic signing of electronic documents and data. The method comprises the steps of: obtaining a first digital representation in a high level first data format of the set of application data; generating a second digital representation in a low level second data format of the application data whereby the low level second data format is different from the high level first data format; presenting an analog representation of the set of application data to a user, whereby the second digital representation is a precise and accurate representation of said analog representation; obtaining an indication whether the user approves the analog representation for signing; if the indication indicates that the user approves the analog representation for signing, generating the first digital signature over the second digital representation using a first signature key associated with the user.

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