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Intrinsic authorization for electronic transactions

  • US 20020013765A1
  • Filed: 05/22/2001
  • Published: 01/31/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A computer implemented method of authorizing an electronic transaction, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a notification of a pending electronic transaction from a first participant therein, wherein another participant therein is an authority responsible for authorizing said pending electronic transaction;

    responsive to said notification, associating a transaction identifier with said pending electronic transaction;

    communicating said transaction identifier to said first participant, wherein said first participant relays said transaction identifier to at least one other participant in said pending electronic transaction;

    thereafter receiving said transaction identifier and a digital certificate that authorizes said pending electronic transaction, said digital certificate being signed by said authority;

    verifying said digital certificate; and

    providing an indication of said digital certificate.

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