System, apparatus, computer product and method for procuring encryption keys
CA 2293117 A1 · Owner: Tubman, Ron · Inventors: Ruttan, Mel; Tubman, Ron
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An encryption computer product and apparatus for providing secure messaging between a first terminal and at least one other remote terminal comprising a communication facility, encryption facility and key procurement facility. A system for, secure messaging between a group of terminals over an interconnected network of, computers comprising at least two terminals for sending and receiving messages, each of, terminals having a key procurement facility and key exchange centre. A method , for exchanging encryption keys between remote terminals using a key exchange centre which, provides the remote terminals with an exchange key and communication key encrypted, with such exchange key.
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- Filed December 23, 1999. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended December 23, 2019.
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