Root key compromise recovery

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PATENT NO 5680458
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08555697

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A method of recovering from a compromise of a root key which is the private key of a first public key-private key pair, the method including the steps of electronically sending out an emergency message indicating that the root key has been compromised and also containing a replacement key and a digital signature which was generated by using the root key; and publishing in an out-of-band channel a value V, wherein V is derived from the emergency message.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Spelman, Jeffrey F Duvall, WA 16 2165
Thomlinson, Matthew W Bellvue, WA 25 3382

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