CLOUD-BASED FILE DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGEMENT USING REAL IDENTITY AUTHENTICATION
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1. A process for securely storing files on a cloud hosting service comprising the steps of:
- providing a real identity authentication device, including a processor, a biometric input device, and a storage containing instructions for,authenticating a user using the real identity authentication device,receiving an upload request from the user to upload a file to the cloud hosting service;
upon receiving the upload request, automatically encrypting the file using the real identity authentication device; and
uploading the encrypted file to the cloud hosting service.
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Abstract
Systems, devices and process for secure storage, retrieval and management of files using cloud-based hosting services are supported with a real identity authentication device and process. Biometric authentication is required for encryption/decryption of files. The real identity authentication processes are integrated with file exchange processes and API'"'"'s related to the hosting services. Systems for enabling third parties to request encrypted files, and for notifying a file owner of such requests, are supported.
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1. A process for securely storing files on a cloud hosting service comprising the steps of:
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providing a real identity authentication device, including a processor, a biometric input device, and a storage containing instructions for, authenticating a user using the real identity authentication device, receiving an upload request from the user to upload a file to the cloud hosting service; upon receiving the upload request, automatically encrypting the file using the real identity authentication device; and uploading the encrypted file to the cloud hosting service. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system for securely managing files on a cloud hosting service comprising:
- a real identity authentication device including;
a computer-readable medium for storing data and instructions;
a biometric input device for collecting biometric information based on at least one biometric attribute of the user; and
a processor for executing the instructions stored in the computer-readable medium, the instructions, including a cloud hosting services management application which, when executed, cause the processor to perform the steps of;authenticating a user using the real identity authentication device, receiving an upload request from the user to upload a file to the cloud hosting service; upon receiving the upload request, automatically encrypting the file using the real identity authentication device; and uploading the encrypted file to the cloud hosting service. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
- a real identity authentication device including;
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