Cisco Technology, Inc. (20240340188). INDEPENDENT IDENTITY PROVENANCE AND LINEAGE FOR CERTIFICATES simplified abstract
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INDEPENDENT IDENTITY PROVENANCE AND LINEAGE FOR CERTIFICATES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Oliver James Bull of Bristol (GB)
Youcef Melzi of Liverpool (GB)
INDEPENDENT IDENTITY PROVENANCE AND LINEAGE FOR CERTIFICATES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240340188 titled 'INDEPENDENT IDENTITY PROVENANCE AND LINEAGE FOR CERTIFICATES
The abstract of this patent application describes a verifying device that can receive a certificate of a remote entity over a computer network, extract the storage location of a digital identity from the certificate, obtain the digital identity, and accept the certificate if both the certificate and digital identity are verified.
- Simplified Explanation:
This technology involves a device that verifies the digital identity of a remote entity based on a certificate received over a computer network.
- Key Features and Innovation:
- Receiving and extracting digital identity information from a certificate - Verifying the digital identity of a remote entity - Accepting the certificate based on verified digital identity
- Potential Applications:
- Secure online transactions - Identity verification for remote access - Digital signatures and authentication processes
- Problems Solved:
- Ensuring the authenticity of digital identities - Preventing fraudulent activities - Enhancing security in online interactions
- Benefits:
- Improved trust and security in online communications - Streamlined verification processes - Reduced risk of identity theft and fraud
- Commercial Applications:
"Digital Identity Verification Device: Enhancing Security in Online Transactions"
- Questions about Digital Identity Verification:
1. How does this technology improve online security measures? - This technology enhances online security by verifying the digital identity of remote entities, reducing the risk of fraudulent activities.
2. What are the potential implications of using this technology in e-commerce? - Implementing this technology in e-commerce can enhance trust between buyers and sellers, leading to increased transaction security and customer satisfaction.
Original Abstract Submitted
in one embodiment, a verifying device may: receive a certificate of a remote entity over a computer network; extract, from within the certificate, a storage location of a digital identity of the remote entity; obtain the digital identity from the storage location; and accept the certificate of the remote entity in response to both the certificate and the digital identity being verified by the verifying device.
