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Verification methods and apparatus for use in providing application services to mobile communication devices

  • US 8,954,744 B2
  • Filed: 01/18/2013
  • Issued: 02/10/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method in a mobile device which is configured to communicate in a wireless network with use of a communication service provided by a service provider, the mobile device being further configured to access via the wireless network a server for execution of an e-commerce transaction, the server being further configured to administer a proof-of-work test in order to allow completion of the e-commerce transaction, the method comprising:

  • receiving via the wireless network a token from a token server, the token being digitally signed by the token server with a digital signature generated with a private key of the service provider;

    sending via the wireless network a message to the server, the message including the token; and

    when token validation of the message at the server is successful, completing the e-commerce transaction with the server without performing the proof-of-work test which is bypassed for the mobile device.

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