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Method and system for revocation of certificates used to certify public key users

  • US 20020056050A1
  • Filed: 12/21/2001
  • Published: 05/09/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for revoking certificates, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) selecting a class of certificates for review, each of said certificates including identifying information and a phone number for its owner;

    b) choosing a next certificate from said class for review;

    c) accessing a reverse telephone book database to determine if said next certificate'"'"'s identifying information is still correct; and

    if not d) adding said next certificate to a list of revoked certificates; and

    e) if more certificates in said group remain to be reviewed, returning to step b.

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