Sigh... So Nokia have patented digital signatures when going over radio?
Aren't patents these days mostly a bad joke? It is like EOLA who claims to have invented the web-browser (more or less). Thanx anyway Scott! Anders ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Guthery" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Anders Rundgren" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "internet-payments" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 16:20 Subject: RE: The War of the Key-Containers WO03096140A2: SYSTEM AND METHOD OF SECURE AUTHENTICATION AND BILLING FOR GOODS AND SERVICES USING A CELLULAR TELECOMUNICATION AND AN AUTHORIZATION INFRASTRUCTURE ASOKAN, Nadarajah; Ankkurinvarsl 6 K, FIN-02320 Espoo, Finland GINZBOORG, Philip; Ylakaupinkuja 1 B 10, FIN-02360 Espoo, Finland NOKIA CORPORATION, Keilalahdentie 4, FIN-02150 Espoo, Finland NOKIA INC., 6000 Connection Drive, Irving, TX 75039, United States of America A system, method and computer program for authorizing a mobile station to use a product, service, access or other rights provided by a service provider through the use of digital signatures.. These digital signatures are based on a shared signing key, and can be verified using a signature verification service. This system, method and computer program will validate the identity of the mobile station being used utilizing long term keys stored in the mobile station and an authentication center. The system, method and computer program will then utilize the signing key and the signature verification service to verify digital signatures that enable the authorization to access products, services, access or other rights using a mobile station. When this system, method and computer program is used for authorizing payment transactions, the gateway will verify the authenticity of any charges made based on the signatures received. Thus, a user of this system, method and computer program can purchase goods and services without fear of fraud or errors. -----Original Message----- From: Anders Rundgren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sun 11/23/2003 9:27 AM To: internet-payments Cc: Subject: The War of the Key-Containers An insider of a major mobile phone maker, recently confirmed that HW-crypto indeed will be an integral part of a future generation of high-end phones. Next likely episode on the security frontier: "The War of the Key-Containers" Beware GemSAFE, JavaCard, EMV etc! Your days are numbered. There is a new kid on the block, and he is wireless, browser-based, universal, and can even be used for talking... Anders
