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Method and apparatus for managing key revocation

  • US 6,044,462 A
  • Filed: 04/02/1997
  • Issued: 03/28/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/02/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of determining the status of a certificate comprising the steps of:

  • creating one or more tables;

    obtaining information regarding a certificate, said information including information regarding the operational period of a certificate;

    storing said information in said one or more tables, said information retained in said one or more tables independent of said certificate'"'"'s operational period; and

    obtaining from said one or more tables a validity history for said certificate.

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