Title:
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR THE SECURE TRANSFER OF ELECTRONIC DATA
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002017553
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An embodiment of the invention provides a method for processing a secure electronic transaction over a network from a sender to a receiver, which includes the process of generating a first unique representation of information included in the transaction, encrypting the information with a first encryption layer, and forming an encryption packet which includes the first encryption layer. The encryption packet is then transmitted over a network and then received the by a receiver. The authenticity of the encryption packet is verified and a receipt is generated using the informatio n included in the encryption packet. The receipt is then transmitted to an electronic postmark server which verifies authenticity of the receipt. A postmarked receipt is then created by the electronic postmark server and a copy is sent to the sender an/or the receiver.
Inventors:
CHAMBERLIN CHARLES R (US)
RECK BRADLEY A (US)
RECK BRADLEY A (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2001/025934
Publication Date:
May 30, 2002
Filing Date:
August 20, 2001
Export Citation:
Assignee:
US POSTAL SERVICE (US)
CHAMBERLIN CHARLES R (US)
RECK BRADLEY A (US)
CHAMBERLIN CHARLES R (US)
RECK BRADLEY A (US)
International Classes:
G06F21/31; G06F21/64; G06Q30/00; H04L9/00; H04L29/06; (IPC1-7): H04L9/32
Foreign References:
| US6041317A | 2000-03-21 |
Other References:
HERDA S: "Non-repudiation: Constituting evidence and proof in digital cooperation", COMPUTER STANDARDS AND INTERFACES, ELSEVIER SEQUOIA. LAUSANNE, CH, vol. 17, no. 1, 1995, pages 69 - 79, XP004046750, ISSN: 0920-5489
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