Methods and systems for data authentication services
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Dec 20, 2022
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Sep 15, 2016
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Mar 10, 2016
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Mar 13, 2015
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Abstract
Methods and systems for electronic document authentication are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of generating an electronic postmark includes receiving, via a server, a request message from an electronic network, the request message comprising request data including payload data and meta data, generating a timestamp in response to receiving the message, hashing the payload data to generate a payload hash, digitally signing the metadata, the payload hash, and the timestamp to generate a digital signature, generating a response message, the response message generated to comprise the metadata, the payload hash, the timestamp, and the digital signature; and transmitting the response message onto the electronic network.
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UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE | 475 L'ENFANT PLAZA SW WASHINGTON DC 20260-1135 |
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- 2016 Application Filing Year
- H04L Class
- 37326 Applications Filed
- 27972 Patents Issued To-Date
- 74.94 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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Bonnell, Clayton C | Fairfax, US | 27 | 170 |
# of filed Patents : 27 Total Citations : 170 | |||
Sullivan, Kelley A | Washington, US | 16 | 150 |
# of filed Patents : 16 Total Citations : 150 |
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