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Agile network protocol for secure communications using secure domain names

  • US 9,077,694 B2
  • Filed: 09/13/2012
  • Issued: 07/07/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A client device comprising:

  • (a) memory configured and arranged to facilitate a connection of the client device with a target device over an encrypted communication link created based on (i) interception of a request, generated by the client device, for an Internet Protocol (IP) address corresponding to a domain name associated with the target device, and (ii) a determination as a result of the request that the target device is a device with which the encrypted communication link can be established;

    (b) an application program configured and arranged so as to allow participation in a communications service that communicates data with the target device over the encrypted communication link once the encrypted communication link is established between the client device and the target device; and

    (c) a processor configured and arranged to execute the application program,the client device being a device which facilitates user access to the encrypted communication link at the client device.

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