Method and apparatus for conducting a confidential search

Details Method and apparatus for conducting a confidential search Method and apparatus for conducting a confidential search

2003-11-13

2009-06-23

Barron, Jr., Gilberto (Department: 2432)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Security kernel or utility

C713S193000

Reexamination Certificate

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07552327

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method and apparatus for conducting a confidential search. The method comprises accessing one or more terms associated with one or more nodes of a network, encrypting the accessed one or more terms and receiving an encrypted search term from a user. The method further comprises comparing the received encrypted search term with at least a portion of the encrypted accessed terms and providing a result of the comparison to the user.

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