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Method and apparatus for conducting crypto-ignition processes between thin client devices and server devices over data networks

  • US 6,263,437 B1
  • Filed: 02/19/1998
  • Issued: 07/17/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/19/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for establishing a secure communication channel between a client device and a server device over a data network, the method comprising:

  • generating a client private value in said client device;

    generating a client public value based upon said client private value in said client device;

    sending a key request message from said client device to the server device;

    verifying said client device using a user account associated with the client device that is accessible by the server, said user account specifying a key state defining a state of a secret key negotiation;

    transferring said client public value from the client device to the server device;

    generating a server-side secret key using a server private value and said client public value; and

    transferring a server public value from the server device to the client device.

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