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Apparatus and methods for the secure transfer of electronic data

  • US 20030177357A1
  • Filed: 02/14/2003
  • Published: 09/18/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2000
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for processing a secure electronic transaction over a network from a sender to a receiver, comprising:

  • generating a first unique representation of information included in the transaction;

    encrypting the information with a first encryption layer;

    forming an encryption packet which includes the first encryption layer;

    transmitting the encryption packet over a network;

    receiving the encryption packet by a receiver;

    verifying an authenticity of the encryption packet;

    generating a receipt using information included in the encryption packet;

    transmitting the receipt to an electronic postmark server;

    verifying an authenticity of the receipt by the electronic postmark server;

    creating a postmarked receipt by the electronic postmark server; and

    sending a copy of the postmarked receipt to at least one of the sender and the receiver.

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