Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Multiple computer communication using cryptography – Particular communication authentication technique
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-05
2006-12-05
Revak, Christopher (Department: 2131)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Multiple computer communication using cryptography
Particular communication authentication technique
C713S181000, C726S027000, C726S030000, C705S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07146500
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for maintaining control of a record which may have transferable value wherein the system provides for digitally signing a record in a partially-trusted distributed environment and allows a single unique authoritative copy to be held at a repository. The system meets the uniqueness and retainability requirements of current legislation relating to electronic transactions and allows electronic records to receive the same legal enforceability as paper documents. One or more secure servers along with maintenance control software provide the secure environment for parties wishing to complete electronic transactions to form legally enforceable agreements.
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Ainsworth Scott G.
Hawkins Charles F.
Plaster Donald J.
Abrishamkar Kaveh
Bowman Green Hampton & Kelly PLLC
Compass Technology Management, Inc.
Revak Christopher
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