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Client/server protocol for proving authenticity

  • US 6,189,098 B1
  • Filed: 03/16/2000
  • Issued: 02/13/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/15/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for authenticating a client by a server, comprising the steps of:

  • (a) receiving by the client from a credential issuer a digital credential;

    (b) transmitting credential verification information from the client to the server over an encrypted communications channel; and

    (c) authenticating the client based on the validity of the credential and in response to the credential verification information.

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