Method and apparatus for storing an internet user's identity and

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1996-12-06

1999-12-21

Swann, Tod R.

Cryptography

Particular algorithmic function encoding

Nbs/des algorithm

380 23, 380 30, 380 43, 705 64, 705 67, 705 76, 713155, 713156, 713167, 713171, 713182, 713185, 713200, H04L 900

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060059397

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for obtaining user information to conduct secure transactions on the Internet without having to re-enter the information multiple times is described. The method and apparatus can also provide a technique by which secured access to the data can be achieved over the Internet. A passport containing user defined information at various security levels is stored in a secure server apparatus, or passport agent, connected to computer network. A user process instructs the passport agent to release all or portions of the passport to a recipient node and forwards a key to the recipient node to unlock the passport information.

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