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System and method for shortening certificate chains

  • US 20020147905A1
  • Filed: 04/05/2001
  • Published: 10/10/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/05/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A certification method, comprising the steps of:

  • acquiring a chain of linked certificates extending from a first entity, through at least one intermediate entity, to a second entity, the chain of linked certificates including a certificate signed by the intermediate entity vouching for predetermined information associated with the second entity; and

    generating, from the chain of linked certificates, a collapsed certificate signed by the first entity vouching for the predetermined information associated with the second entity and including an identification of the at least one intermediate entity.

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