Secure user certification for electronic commerce employing valu

Details Secure user certification for electronic commerce employing valu Secure user certification for electronic commerce employing valu

1998-08-13

2000-10-17

Gregory, Bernarr E.

Cryptography

Having production of printed copy

380 30, 380 51, 705 60, 705 76, H04L 900, H04L 930

Patent

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061343285

ABSTRACT:
A system and method include means for processing a cryptographic certificate adapted to provide security functionality. A register means is provided and means for adjusting the register means to account for services when the cryptographic certificate is processed. In accordance with anther aspect, a system and method include a register means for storing funds. Means are provided for processing a digital token providing proof of postage payment and means are also provided for processing a cryptographic certificate adapted to provide security functionality. Means debit funds stored in the register means when the digital token is processed and when the cryptographic certificate is processed. Processing the cryptographic certificate may involve many functions such as providing security services and/or certificate management functions (including generating and verifying cryptographic certificates) and/or key management functions and/or access to any needed private keys to perform security services. Processing the digital token may include generating the digital token or issuing the digital token.

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