US6192131B1
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Enabling business transactions in computer networks
Assignee: Securities Industry Automation Corp
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Filing: 1996-11-15
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Granted: 2001-02-20
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Expires: 2016-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A system for creating a log of a conversation includes a convener computer and a plurality of conversation computers interconnected by a computer network. The system includes an arbiter computer and a plurality of conversation computers interconnected by a computer network. The arbiter computer creates a public key pair comprising a new public key and a new private key, and causes the new public key to be transmitted to the conversation computers. The conversation computers receive the public key and transmit messages during the conversation. The arbiter computer uses the new private key to encrypt messages transmitted by at least some of the conversation computers during a conversation among the conversation computers, and to store the encrypted messages in a message log. The conversation computers cause messages in the message log to be decrypted using the new public key.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel E. Geer, Jr.
- 👤 Henry R. Tumblin
- 👤 Eliot M. Solomon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06Q; G06Q20/00; G06Q20/02; G06F; G06F21/00; G06F21/30; G06F21/31; G06F21/33; G06F21/60; G06F21/606; G06Q20/38; G06Q20/382; G06Q20/3829; G06Q20/40; G06F2221/00; G06F2221/21; G06F2221/2101
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
A system for creating a log of a conversation, comprising: an arbiter computer; and a plurality of conversation computers; the arbiter computer and the conversation computers being interconnected by a computer network; the arbiter computer being programmed to create a public key pair comprising a new public key and a new private key, to cause the new public key to be transmitted to the conversation computers, to use the new private key to encrypt messages transmitted by at least some of the conversation computers during a conversation among the conversation computers, and to store the encrypted messages in a message log; the conversation computers being programmed to receive the public key, to transmit messages during the conversation, and to cause messages in the message log to be decrypted using the new public key.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
133 words
A system for creating a log of a conversation, comprising: an arbiter computer; and a plurality of conversation computers; the arbiter computer and the conversation computers being interconnected by a computer network; the arbiter computer being programmed to create a public key pair comprising a new public key and a new private key, to cause the new public key to be transmitted to the conversation computers, to use the new private key to encrypt messages transmitted by at least some of the conversation computers during a conversation among the conversation computers, and to store the encrypted messages in a message log; the conversation computers being programmed to receive the public key, to transmit messages during the conversation, and to cause messages in the message log to be decrypted using the new public key.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the arbiter computer is programmed to decrypt the public key certificate that identify the user of the conversation computer, using a public key of a certifying authority that generated the certificate identifying the user of the conversation computer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the arbiter computer is programmed to create a conversation certificate that certifies that a holder of the conversation certificate is authorized to read messages in a message log referred to in the conversation certificate, the conversation certificate comprising the new public key.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 3 wherein the arbiter computer is programmed to encrypt the conversation certificate using the public key of a user of one of the conversation computers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the messages transmitted by the conversation computers comprise messages transmitted to parties other than the conversation computers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the messages transmitted by the conversation computers comprise messages transmitted between conversation computers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The system of claim 1 wherein at least one of the conversation computers is programmed to notify the arbiter computer that a conversation among the conversation computers is completed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 7 wherein the arbiter computer is programmed to place a notice in the message log indicating that the conversation is finished.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the arbiter computer is programmed to destroy the private key after the conversation is completed.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1 wherein at least one of the conversation computers is programmed to notify the arbiter computer of a change in parties to the conversation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
84 words
The system of claim 1 wherein, in response to notification of the change in parties, the arbiter computer is programmed to create another public key pair comprising a new public key and a new private key, to cause the new public key to be transmitted to the conversation computers, to use the new private key to encrypt messages transmitted by at least some of the conversation computers during a conversation among the conversation computers, and to store the encrypted messages in another message log.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for creating a log of a conversation in a computer network comprising an arbiter computer and a plurality of conversation computers, comprising the steps of: creating, at the arbiter computer, a public key pair comprising a new public key and a new private key; causing the new public key to be transmitted to the conversation computers; transmitting messages during a conversation among the conversation computers; using the new private key at the arbiter computer to encrypt messages transmitted by at least some of the conversation computers during the conversation storing the encrypted messages in a message log; causing messages in the message log to be decrypted using the new public key transmitted to at least one of the conversation computers.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for creating a log of a conversation in a computer network comprising an arbiter computer and a plurality of conversation computers, comprising the steps of: creating, at the arbiter computer, a public key pair comprising a new public key and a new private key; causing the new public key to be transmitted to the conversation computers; transmitting messages during a conversation among the conversation computers; using the new private key at the arbiter computer to encrypt messages transmitted by at least some of the conversation computers during the conversation storing the encrypted messages in a message log; causing messages in the message log to be decrypted using the new public key transmitted to at least one of the conversation computers.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
159 words
A system for creating a log of a conversation, comprising: an arbiter computer; and a plurality of conversation computers, programmed to transmit to the arbiter computer a public key certificate that identifies a user of the conversation computer and a public key of the user; the arbiter computer and the conversation computers being interconnected by a computer network; the arbiter computer being programmed to create a public key pair comprising a new public key and a new private key, to cause the new public key to be transmitted to the conversation computers, to use the new private key to encrypt messages transmitted by at least some of the conversation computers during a conversation among the conversation computers, and to store the encrypted messages in a message log; the conversation computers being programmed to receive the public key, to transmit messages during the conversation and to cause messages in the message log to be decrypted using the new public key.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
159 words
A system for creating a log of a conversation, comprising: an arbiter computer; and a plurality of conversation computers, programmed to transmit to the arbiter computer a public key certificate that identifies a user of the conversation computer and a public key of the user; the arbiter computer and the conversation computers being interconnected by a computer network; the arbiter computer being programmed to create a public key pair comprising a new public key and a new private key, to cause the new public key to be transmitted to the conversation computers, to use the new private key to encrypt messages transmitted by at least some of the conversation computers during a conversation among the conversation computers, and to store the encrypted messages in a message log; the conversation computers being programmed to receive the public key, to transmit messages during the conversation and to cause messages in the message log to be decrypted using the new public key.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-02-20 | 2004-08-21 | 2005-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-02-20 | 2008-08-21 | 2009-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-02-20 | 2012-08-21 | 2013-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |