US Patent Application 17725337. PERSONAL PRIVATE KEY ENCRYPTION DEVICE simplified abstract
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PERSONAL PRIVATE KEY ENCRYPTION DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Bradley K. Goodman of Nashua NH (US)
Joseph B. Caisse of Burlington MA (US)
PERSONAL PRIVATE KEY ENCRYPTION DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- This abstract for appeared for US patent application number 17725337 Titled 'PERSONAL PRIVATE KEY ENCRYPTION DEVICE'
Simplified Explanation
This abstract describes methods and systems for managing the security of private keys in a distributed system. In this system, there are insecure data processing systems that use private keys to generate signatures. However, there is a risk that these private keys may be obtained by unauthorized parties through the insecure data processing systems. To enhance the security of the private keys, a security device is used. This security device allows for the review and signing of data structures to obtain signatures, without exposing the private keys to the insecure data processing systems.
Original Abstract Submitted
Methods and systems for managing the security of private keys in a distributed system are disclosed. The distributed system may include insecure data processing systems that utilize signatures generated using private keys. The private keys may be subject to undesired dissemination if obtained by the insecure data processing systems. To improve the security of the private keys, a security device may be utilized. The security device may facilitate review and signing of data structures to obtain signatures without disclosure of private keys to insecure data processing systems.
