METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVIDENCING A TRANSACTION USING LOCATION INFORMATION
    1.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR EVIDENCING A TRANSACTION USING LOCATION INFORMATION 审中-公开
    使用位置信息证明交易的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20100153011A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-17

    申请号:US12336752

    申请日:2008-12-17

    摘要: An apparatus for evidencing an occurrence of a transaction is provided that includes a tamper indicating housing, a processing unit provided within the tamper indicating housing, and a cryptographic module also provided within the tamper indicating housing. The processing unit is adapted to: (i) determine current location information indicating a current location of the apparatus, (ii) obtain transaction information relating to the transaction, and (iii) compile a data block including at least the current location information and the transaction information. The cryptographic module is adapted to generate cryptographic evidence based on the data block. The processing unit may also be adapted to obtain current time information, and the data block may further include the current time information. The processing unit may also be adapted to obtain user authentication information, such as biometric information, and the data block may further include the user authentication information.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于证明事务发生的装置,其包括篡改指示外壳,设置在篡改指示外壳内的处理单元以及还设置在篡改指示外壳内的加密模块。 所述处理单元适于:(i)确定指示所述设备的当前位置的当前位置信息,(ii)获取与所述交易相关的交易信息,以及(iii)编译至少包括当前位置信息和 交易信息。 密码模块适于基于数据块生成加密证据。 处理单元还可以适于获得当前时间信息,并且数据块还可以包括当前时间信息。 处理单元还可以适于获得诸如生物特征信息的用户认证信息,并且数据块还可以包括用户认证信息。

    Method and system for securing communications in a metering device
    2.
    发明授权
    Method and system for securing communications in a metering device 有权
    用于确保计量装置中通信的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US08208633B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-26

    申请号:US12276523

    申请日:2008-11-24

    IPC分类号: H04L9/00

    摘要: A method and system for securing the communication link between the accounting device and printer of a metering system by authenticating the data being sent via the link utilizing a Nonlinear Feedback Shift Register (NLFSR) based system is provided. A NLFSR is provided in each of the accounting unit and printing unit of a metering system. The NLFSR in the accounting unit is utilized to generate a message authentication code (MAC) for the image data being sent from the accounting unit to the printing unit. The printing unit generates a corresponding MAC for the received image data using the NLFSR in the printing unit. The MAC generated by the printing unit is compared with the MAC generated by the accounting unit. If the MACs are similar, the image data is accepted as authentic and the printing unit will print the image corresponding to the image data.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于通过基于非线性反馈移位寄存器(NLFSR)的系统认证通过链路发送的数据来确保计费系统的计费装置和打印机之间的通信链路的方法和系统。 在计量系统的每个计帐单元和打印单元中都提供一个NLFSR。 会计单元中的NLFSR用于生成从计费单元发送到打印单元的图像数据的消息认证码(MAC)。 打印单元使用打印单元中的NLFSR为接收的图像数据生成相应的MAC。 由打印单元生成的MAC与由计帐单元生成的MAC进行比较。 如果MAC相似,则图像数据被接受为真实的,并且打印单元将打印与图像数据相对应的图像。

    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURING COMMUNICATIONS IN A METERING DEVICE
    3.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURING COMMUNICATIONS IN A METERING DEVICE 有权
    用于在计量装置中保护通信的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20100128872A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-27

    申请号:US12276523

    申请日:2008-11-24

    摘要: A method and system for securing the communication link between the accounting device and printer of a metering system by authenticating the data being sent via the link utilizing a Nonlinear Feedback Shift Register (NLFSR) based system is provided. A NLFSR is provided in each of the accounting unit and printing unit of a metering system. The NLFSR in the accounting unit is utilized to generate a message authentication code (MAC) for the image data being sent from the accounting unit to the printing unit. The printing unit generates a corresponding MAC for the received image data using the NLFSR in the printing unit. The MAC generated by the printing unit is compared with the MAC generated by the accounting unit. If the MACs are similar, the image data is accepted as authentic and the printing unit will print the image corresponding to the image data.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于通过基于非线性反馈移位寄存器(NLFSR)的系统认证通过链路发送的数据来确保计费系统的计费装置和打印机之间的通信链路的方法和系统。 在计量系统的每个计帐单元和打印单元中都提供一个NLFSR。 会计单元中的NLFSR用于生成从计费单元发送到打印单元的图像数据的消息认证码(MAC)。 打印单元使用打印单元中的NLFSR为接收的图像数据生成相应的MAC。 由打印单元生成的MAC与由计帐单元生成的MAC进行比较。 如果MAC相似,则图像数据被接受为真实的,并且打印单元将打印与图像数据相对应的图像。

    System and method for authenticating indicia using identity-based signature scheme
    4.
    发明授权
    System and method for authenticating indicia using identity-based signature scheme 有权
    使用基于身份的签名方案对标记进行身份验证的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08676715B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-18

    申请号:US11810488

    申请日:2007-06-06

    IPC分类号: G06Q20/00

    摘要: Methods and systems for verification of indicia that do not require key management systems, and in which revocation of key pairs is easily performed without adding costs to the verification process are provided. Indicia are generated and authenticated utilizing an identity-based encryption (IBE) scheme. A key generating authority generates a private key for a PSD, distributes the private key securely to the PSD, and provides public information for use by a verification service when verifying cryptographic digital signatures generated with the private key. The corresponding public key is a string consisting of PSD information that is provided as part of the indicium. The verification service can verify the signature of each indicium by obtaining the public key string from the indicium, and utilizing the key generating authority's public information.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于验证不需要密钥管理系统的标记的方法和系统,并且容易地执行密钥对的撤销而不增加验证过程的成本。 使用基于身份的加密(IBE)方案来生成和认证标识符。 密钥生成机构为PSD生成私钥,将私钥安全地分配给PSD,并且在验证使用私钥生成的加密数字签名时,提供公开信息供验证服务使用。 相应的公钥是由作为标记的一部分提供的PSD信息组成的字符串。 验证服务可以通过从标记获取公钥字符串,并利用密钥生成机构的公开信息来验证每个标记的签名。

    Method and system for protecting privacy of signatures on mail ballots
    7.
    发明授权
    Method and system for protecting privacy of signatures on mail ballots 有权
    用于保护邮箱投票签名隐私的方法和系统

    公开(公告)号:US07467747B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-23

    申请号:US11641179

    申请日:2006-12-19

    IPC分类号: G06K19/06

    摘要: Methods and systems that provide privacy of signatures on envelopes containing ballots are provided. The envelope for returning ballots includes a flap with a window that aligns with a signature area on the envelope. The window appears opaque under normal lighting conditions, but appears transparent when illuminated with light having a predetermined wavelength. A movable signature stub is positioned on top of the signature area. The voter signs the back of the envelope on the signature stub, thereby imprinting a signature on the signature area by transferring a material from the signature stub to the signature area, and moves the signature stub. The flap of the envelope is then sealed, thereby covering the voter's signature in the signature area with the window of the envelope flap. To read the signature, light having the predetermined wavelength can be directed onto the window, thereby rendering the window transparent and the signature visible.

    摘要翻译: 提供了在包含选票的信封上提供签名隐私的方法和系统。 用于返回投票的信封包括具有与信封上的签名区域对齐的窗口的折翼。 窗口在正常的照明条件下看起来是不透明的,但是当用具有预定波长的光照射时,该窗口看起来是透明的。 可移动签名存根位于签名区域的顶部。 选民在签名存根上签名信封的背面,从而通过将签名库中的素材转移到签名区域来标记签名区域,并移动签名存根。 然后将信封的皮瓣密封,从而用信封皮瓣的窗口覆盖签名区域中的选民签名。 为了读取签名,可以将具有预定波长的光引导到窗口上,从而使窗口透明并且签名可见。

    System and method for authenticating indicia using identity-based signature scheme
    8.
    发明申请
    System and method for authenticating indicia using identity-based signature scheme 有权
    使用基于身份的签名方案对标记进行身份验证的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080306885A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-11

    申请号:US11810488

    申请日:2007-06-06

    IPC分类号: G06F17/00

    摘要: Methods and systems for verification of indicia that do not require key management systems, and in which revocation of key pairs is easily performed without adding costs to the verification process are provided. Indicia are generated and authenticated utilizing an identity-based encryption (IBE) scheme. A key generating authority generates a private key for a PSD, distributes the private key securely to the PSD, and provides public information for use by a verification service when verifying cryptographic digital signatures generated with the private key. The corresponding public key is a string consisting of PSD information that is provided as part of the indicium. The verification service can verify the signature of each indicium by obtaining the public key string from the indicium, and utilizing the key generating authority's public information.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于验证不需要密钥管理系统的标记的方法和系统,并且容易地执行密钥对的撤销而不增加验证过程的成本。 使用基于身份的加密(IBE)方案来生成和认证标识符。 密钥生成机构为PSD生成私钥,将私钥安全地分配给PSD,并且在验证使用私钥生成的加密数字签名时,提供公开信息供验证服务使用。 相应的公钥是由作为标记的一部分提供的PSD信息组成的字符串。 验证服务可以通过从标记获取公钥字符串,并利用密钥生成机构的公开信息来验证每个标记的签名。

    Delivery point identity services
    10.
    发明授权
    Delivery point identity services 有权
    交付点身份服务

    公开(公告)号:US08719180B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US10951226

    申请日:2004-09-27

    IPC分类号: G06Q10/00 G06Q30/00 G06F17/00

    CPC分类号: B07C3/00

    摘要: A method and system for providing services to a mail delivery point are presented. According to the method, a delivery point identifier is acquired from a device located at the delivery point. Then, delivery point data is accessed corresponding to the delivery point identifier, and mail delivery services are provided in response to the delivery point data. The delivery point data are modifiable by a recipient who receives physical mail at the delivery point, and the delivery point data includes recipient preferences.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种向邮件传递点提供服务的方法和系统。 根据该方法,从位于传送点处的设备获取传送点标识符。 然后,对应于传送点标识符访问传送点数据,并且响应于传送点数据提供邮件传送服务。 传送点数据可由在传送点接收物理邮件的接收者修改,并且传送点数据包括接收者偏好。