US6237096B1 — System and method for electronic transmission sto…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 193 words

A method of executing a transaction by transferring authenticated information objects having respective verifiable evidence trails, comprising the steps of: retrieving, by a first party from a trusted repository, an authenticated information object, wherein the authenticated information object includes a first digital signature of the first party, a first certificate relating at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the first party, date and time stamps and a second certificate applied by the trusted repository, and a digital signature of the trusted repository; the first digital signature and first certificate have been validated by the trusted repository; the second certificate relates at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the trusted repository; and the authenticated information object has been stored under the control of the trusted repository; attaching instructions to a retrieved authenticated object; transmitting the retrieved authenticated object and the attached instructions to a second party; receiving, by the second party, a transmitted retrieved authenticated object and attached instructions; presenting, by the second party to the trusted repository, a received transmitted retrieved authenticated object and attached instructions; and executing the transaction according to the instructions presented to the trusted repository.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 193 words

A method of executing a transaction by transferring authenticated information objects having respective verifiable evidence trails, comprising the steps of: retrieving, by a first party from a trusted repository, an authenticated information object, wherein the authenticated information object includes a first digital signature of the first party, a first certificate relating at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the first party, date and time stamps and a second certificate applied by the trusted repository, and a digital signature of the trusted repository; the first digital signature and first certificate have been validated by the trusted repository; the second certificate relates at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the trusted repository; and the authenticated information object has been stored under the control of the trusted repository; attaching instructions to a retrieved authenticated object; transmitting the retrieved authenticated object and the attached instructions to a second party; receiving, by the second party, a transmitted retrieved authenticated object and attached instructions; presenting, by the second party to the trusted repository, a received transmitted retrieved authenticated object and attached instructions; and executing the transaction according to the instructions presented to the trusted repository.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the instructions cause the trusted repository to transfer ownership of the authenticated information object from the first party to the second party.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 42 words

The method of claim 2 , wherein the trusted repository validates a digital signature of the second party included with the presented object, applies date and time stamps to the presented object, and signs the stamped presented object with its digital signature.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 35 words

The method of claim 2 , wherein the transfer of ownership of the authenticated information object includes formation of a second authenticated information object for evidencing payment in a verifiable evidence trail in a registry.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of transmitting the retrieved authenticated object and the attached instructions by the trusted repository to each of a plurality of second parties in accordance with the attached instructions.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 47 words

The method of claim 5 , wherein the attached instructions cause the trusted repository to take at least one of the following actions: accept a first-received response, accept a greatest-value response, accept a response greater than an amount, and accept a response presented before a closing date.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 13 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the instructions provide a syndicated transaction.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 58 words

The method of claim 7 , wherein the syndicated transaction relates to a set of authenticated information objects, the instructions permit at least one second party to accept at least one authenticated information object in the set, and ownership of authenticated information objects not accepted by the at least one second party is retained by the first party.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 33 words

The method of claim 8 , wherein acceptance by the at least one second party transfers to the at least one second party rights to a revenue stream and a corresponding default risk.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the first party applies a digital signature to the retrieved authenticated object and the instructions before they are transmitted to the second party.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 54 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the executing step comprises the steps of: extracting instructions presented to the trusted repository from the received transmitted retrieved authenticated object and attached instructions; interpreting extracted instructions to determine at least one term of the transaction; and enforcing the at least one term in executing the transaction.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 18 words

The method of claim 11 , wherein the instruction conveys a term-of-use of the retrieved authenticated information object.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 26 words

The method of claim 11 , wherein the instruction authorizes the trusted repository to transfer a restricted right of ownership in the retrieved authenticated information object.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 13 , wherein the retrieved authenticated information object is at least one of a limited edition of information objects and has respective identification information.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 34 words

The method of claim 14 , wherein the instruction includes a term that conveys a purpose for creating a limited edition and a term that includes a restriction enforced when the object is accessed.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 11 , wherein the instruction causes to be performed an action of displaying an authenticated name conveyed in a certificate with an authenticated information object.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 17 words

The method of claim 16 , where the authenticated information object includes at least one digital signature.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the instructions cause the trusted repository to transfer control of the authenticated information object from the trusted repository to a second trusted repository.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 26 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the instructions cause the trusted repository to transfer possession of the authenticated information object to a second trusted repository.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 40 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the trusted repository implements a subscriber-based membership system governing the granting of access authorization to an authenticated information object based on established assurance levels in identifying certificate holders and in business rule enforcement.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 42 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the first party applies a digital signature to the retrieved authenticated object and the instructions before the second party presents the object and instructions to the trusted repository, thereby terminating further execution of the transaction.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 34 words

The method of claim 1 , wherein the second party presents further instructions to the trusted repository, and the second party digitally signs and applies a third certificate to the presented object and instructions.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 42 words

The method of claim 22 , further comprising the step of communicating, from the first party to the second party after the trusted repository receives the presented object and instructions, a response that includes the first digital signature and the first certificate.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 24 words

The method of claim 23 , wherein the first party and second party each communicate a plurality of responses before the transaction is executed.

Claim 26

Independent Claim 204 words

A method of executing a transaction by transferring authenticated information objects having respective verifiable evidence trails, comprising the steps of: retrieving, by a first party from a trusted repository, an authenticated information object, wherein the authenticated information object includes a first digital signature of the first party, a first certificate relating at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the first party, date and time stamps and a second certificate applied by the trusted repository, and a digital signature of the trusted repository; the first digital signature and first certificate have been validated by the trusted repository; the second certificate relates at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the trusted repository; and the authenticated information object has been stored under the control of the trusted repository; attaching first instructions to a retrieved authenticated object; transmitting the retrieved authenticated object and the first instructions to a second party; receiving, by the second party, a transmitted retrieved authenticated object and first instructions; communicating, by the second party to the first party, a response to a received transmitted retrieved authenticated object and first instructions; sending second instructions from the first party to the trusted repository; and executing the transaction according to the second instructions.

Claim 27

Independent Claim 204 words

A method of executing a transaction by transferring authenticated information objects having respective verifiable evidence trails, comprising the steps of: retrieving, by a first party from a trusted repository, an authenticated information object, wherein the authenticated information object includes a first digital signature of the first party, a first certificate relating at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the first party, date and time stamps and a second certificate applied by the trusted repository, and a digital signature of the trusted repository; the first digital signature and first certificate have been validated by the trusted repository; the second certificate relates at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the trusted repository; and the authenticated information object has been stored under the control of the trusted repository; attaching first instructions to a retrieved authenticated object; transmitting the retrieved authenticated object and the first instructions to a second party; receiving, by the second party, a transmitted retrieved authenticated object and first instructions; communicating, by the second party to the first party, a response to a received transmitted retrieved authenticated object and first instructions; sending second instructions from the first party to the trusted repository; and executing the transaction according to the second instructions.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the instructions cause the trusted repository to transfer ownership of the authenticated information object from the first party to the second party.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 35 words

The method of claim 26 , wherein the transfer of ownership of the authenticated information object includes formation of a second authenticated information object for evidencing payment in a verifiable evidence trail in a registry.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the first party applies a digital signature to the retrieved authenticated object and the instructions before they are transmitted to the second party.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the first and second instructions provide a syndicated transaction.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 59 words

The method of claim 29 , wherein the syndicated transaction relates to a set of authenticated information objects, the first instructions permit at least one second party to accept at least one authenticated information object in the set, and ownership of authenticated information objects not accepted by the at least one second party is retained by the first party.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 33 words

The method of claim 30 , wherein acceptance by the at least one second party transfers to the at least one second party rights to a revenue stream and a corresponding default risk.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the instructions cause the trusted repository to transfer control of the authenticated information object from the trusted repository to a second trusted repository.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 26 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the instructions cause the trusted repository to transfer possession of the authenticated information object to a second trusted repository.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 40 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the trusted repository implements a subscriber-based membership system governing the granting of access authorization to an authenticated information object based on established assurance levels in identifying certificate holders and in business rule enforcement.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the second party's response includes third instructions, and the second party digitally signs and applies a third certificate to the response.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 40 words

The method of claim 35 , further comprising the step of communicating, from the first party to the second party after the first party receives the response, a second response that includes the first digital signature and the first certificate.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 31 words

The method of claim 36 , wherein the first party and second party each communicate a plurality of responses before the first party sends the second instructions to the trusted repository.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 42 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the first party applies a digital signature to the retrieved authenticated object and the instruction before a response is received by the trusted repository from the second party, thereby terminating further execution of the transaction.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 49 words

The method of claim 25 , wherein the executing step comprises the steps of: extracting instructions from presented received transmitted retrieved authenticated object and attached instructions; interpreting extracted instructions to determine at least one term of the transaction; and enforcing the at least one term in executing the transaction.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 26 words

The method of claim 39 , wherein the instructions authorize the trusted repository to transfer a restricted right of ownership in the retrieved authenticated information object.

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 28 words

The method of claim 40 , wherein the retrieved authenticated information object is at least one of a limited edition of information objects and has respective identification information.

Claim 44

Dependent Claim 34 words

The method of claim 41 , wherein the instructions include a term that conveys a purpose for creating a limited edition and a term that includes a restriction enforced when the object is accessed.

Claim 45

Dependent Claim 18 words

The method of claim 39 , wherein the instructions convey a term-of-use of the retrieved authenticated information object.

Claim 46

Dependent Claim 29 words

The method of claim 39 , wherein the instructions cause to be performed an action of displaying an authenticated name conveyed in a certificate with an authenticated information object.

Claim 47

Dependent Claim 17 words

The method of claim 44 , where the authenticated information object includes at least one digital signature.

Claim 48

Independent Claim 245 words

A method of off-line executing a transaction by transferring at least one authenticated information object, instruction, and connection information for a verifiable evidence trail, comprising the steps of: establishing a secure communication session between a second party and a trusted custodial utility (TCU); retrieving, by the second party from the TCU, an authenticated information object and at least one instruction, wherein the authenticated information object and instruction include a first digital signature of a first party, a first certificate relating at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the first party, date and time stamps and a second certificate applied by the TCU, and a digital signature of the TCU; the first digital signature and first certificate have been validated by the TCU; the second certificate relates at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the TCU; and the authenticated information object has been stored under the control of the TCU; displaying a retrieved authenticated information object; using at least one retrieved instruction to control actions that the second party can perform on the retrieved authenticated information object; adding, by the second party to the retrieved authenticated information object, an information object and a third digital signature of the second party and a third certificate relating at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the second party; transmitting to the TCU at least the retrieved information object, added information object, third digital signature, and third certificate in accordance with the retrieved instructions.

Claim 49

Independent Claim 245 words

A method of off-line executing a transaction by transferring at least one authenticated information object, instruction, and connection information for a verifiable evidence trail, comprising the steps of: establishing a secure communication session between a second party and a trusted custodial utility (TCU); retrieving, by the second party from the TCU, an authenticated information object and at least one instruction, wherein the authenticated information object and instruction include a first digital signature of a first party, a first certificate relating at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the first party, date and time stamps and a second certificate applied by the TCU, and a digital signature of the TCU; the first digital signature and first certificate have been validated by the TCU; the second certificate relates at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the TCU; and the authenticated information object has been stored under the control of the TCU; displaying a retrieved authenticated information object; using at least one retrieved instruction to control actions that the second party can perform on the retrieved authenticated information object; adding, by the second party to the retrieved authenticated information object, an information object and a third digital signature of the second party and a third certificate relating at least an identity and a cryptographic key to the second party; transmitting to the TCU at least the retrieved information object, added information object, third digital signature, and third certificate in accordance with the retrieved instructions.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	2004-05-21	2004-11-20	2005-05-22	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2008-05-21	2008-11-20	2009-05-22	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2012-05-21	2012-11-20	2013-05-22	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

System and method for electronic transmission storage and retrieval of authenticated documents

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