Patent ID: 9612813
Date: 2017-04-04
CPC Classifications: G06F,H04L

Claim:
1. A method of distributing encryption or decryption keys, licenses, instructions or permissions as software objects from a first networked computing entity to at least one second networked computing entity the method causing at least one hardware-implemented computer processor to execute instructions recorded on a non-transitory computer readable storage medium to perform the method comprising: using a distribution entity on a different network to that of the first networked computing entity and the second networked computing entity to accept a software object from the first entity such that all communication between the first entity and the distribution entity is initiated by the first entity, the software object including an identifier for a specific second entity, where the identifier is non-distinctive to a third party, and wherein the at least one second entity is operable to contact the distribution entity and to enquire if a software object has been deposited for it, and if a software object has been deposited, to accept it from the distribution entity, such that all communication between the second entity and the distribution entity is initiated by the second entity.