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Digital certificates containing multimedia data extensions
Assignee: Intel Corp
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Filing: 1995-09-29
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Granted: 1998-01-27
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Expires: 2015-09-29
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus of communicating information comprising providing a datum which includes a digital certificate containing data. The digital certificate including an extension which includes: a first identifier which specifies a major classification of the data; a second identifier which specifies a minor classification of the data; and data in a format according to the major classification and the minor classification, the data indicating an owner of the datum and a use for which the datum is intended. The certificate allows authentication of the certificate itself and the data contained therein, and the data contained in the certificate can include information allowing verification of the identity of the holder of the certificate.
Inventors
- 👤 David W. Aucsmith
- 👤 George Cox
- 👤 Paul E. Onnen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:09
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F21/00; G06F21/30; G06F21/31; G06F21/32; G06F21/33; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/38; G06Q20/382; G06Q20/3821; H; H04; H04L; H04L9/00; H04L9/32; H04L9/3263; H04L2209/00; H04L2209/56; H04L2209/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 50
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A method of communicating information comprising providing a datum which includes a digital certificate containing data, said digital certificate including an extension which includes: a. a first identifier which specifies a first classification of said data, the first classification specifies a basic use of said digital certificate; b. a second identifier which specifies a second classification of said data, the second classification specifies a specific type of said digital certificate; and c. said data in a format according to said first classification and said second classification, said data indicating an owner of said datum and a use for which said datum is intended.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A method of communicating information comprising providing a datum which includes a digital certificate containing data, said digital certificate including an extension which includes: a. a first identifier which specifies a first classification of said data, the first classification specifies a basic use of said digital certificate; b. a second identifier which specifies a second classification of said data, the second classification specifies a specific type of said digital certificate; and c. said data in a format according to said first classification and said second classification, said data indicating an owner of said datum and a use for which said datum is intended.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data includes a first portion which is in a first format according to said first classification.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 2 wherein said data includes a second portion which is in a second format according to said second classification.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said basic use of said digital certificate includes identification.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said basic use of said digital certificate includes payment by a credit account.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said basic use of said digital certificate includes attaching a plurality of data to said certificate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data includes a logo.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data includes a signature.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data includes a picture.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data includes sound.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
10 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data includes video.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said data includes biometric information.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said biometric information includes a fingerprint.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said biometric information includes a retinal scan.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said biometric information includes hand geometry information.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said biometric information includes a fingerprint.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
51 words
A multimedia digital certificate system comprising: a. a first circuit for creating a digital certificate which provides stand-alone authentication, said digital certificate including a certificate authentication field encoded with a private key; and b. a second circuit for extending said digital certificate to include an extension, said extension including multimedia data.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
51 words
A multimedia digital certificate system comprising: a. a first circuit for creating a digital certificate which provides stand-alone authentication, said digital certificate including a certificate authentication field encoded with a private key; and b. a second circuit for extending said digital certificate to include an extension, said extension including multimedia data.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 17 wherein said multimedia data includes identification information.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 17 wherein said multimedia data includes certificate revocation information.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 17 wherein said extension further includes length information indicating the length of said multimedia data.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 17 wherein said extension includes type information indicating the type of said multimedia data.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 18 wherein said identification information includes a logo.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 18 whereto said identification information includes a signature.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 18 wherein said identification information includes a picture.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
11 words
The system of claim 18 whereto said identification information includes sound.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
11 words
The system of claim 18 wherein said identification information includes video.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 18 wherein said identification information includes biometric information.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 27 whereto said biometric information includes a fingerprint.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 27 wherein said biometric information includes a retinal scan.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
13 words
The system of claim 27 wherein said biometric information includes hand geometry information.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
12 words
The system of claim 27 wherein said biometric information includes a fingerprint.
Claim 34
Independent Claim
104 words
An apparatus for communicating information comprising a circuit for processing a datum which includes a digital certificate containing data, said digital certificate including an extension which includes: a. a first identifier which specifies a first classification of said data, the first classification specifies a basic use of said certificate; b. a second identifier which specifies a second classification of said data, the second classification specifies a specific type of said certificate; and c. said data in a format according to said first classification and said second classification, said data indicating an owner of said datum and a use for which said datum is intended.
Claim 35
Independent Claim
104 words
An apparatus for communicating information comprising a circuit for processing a datum which includes a digital certificate containing data, said digital certificate including an extension which includes: a. a first identifier which specifies a first classification of said data, the first classification specifies a basic use of said certificate; b. a second identifier which specifies a second classification of said data, the second classification specifies a specific type of said certificate; and c. said data in a format according to said first classification and said second classification, said data indicating an owner of said datum and a use for which said datum is intended.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said data includes a first portion which is in a first format according to said first classification.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 33 wherein said data includes a second portion which is in a second format according to said second classification.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said basic use of said certificate includes identification.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said basic use of said certificate includes payment by a credit account.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 32 wherein said basic use of said certificate includes attaching a plurality of data to said certificate.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said data includes a logo.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said data includes a signature.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said data includes a picture.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said data includes sound.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
10 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said data includes video.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said data includes biometric information.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein said biometric information includes a fingerprint.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein said biometric information includes a retinal scan.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein said biometric information includes hand geometry information.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein said biometric information includes a fingerprint.
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