Method and apparatus for private messaging among users...

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2007-12-25

2007-12-25

Heneghan, Matthew (Department: 2134)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular node for directing data and applying cryptography

C705S037000

Reexamination Certificate

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10709952

ABSTRACT:
A private messaging system including multiple interoperating, yet potentially competing, trusted couriers. A method and apparatus are provided for the purpose of distributing a trusted courier such that foreground and background messages are handled independently by separate components.

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