Patent ID: 7657745
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: G06Q,H04L

Abstract:
1. In an environment that includes a first, second, third and fourth computing entities, a method for the second computing entity to electronically transfer an electronically transferable item to the first computing entity with assistance from the third and fourth computing entities, wherein the first and third computing entities are in a first sphere of trust, the second and fourth computing entities are in a second sphere of trust, and the third and fourth computing entities are in a third sphere of trust, the method comprising the following: an act of the first computing entity authenticating the second computing entity, authentication including: subsequent authenticating the second computing entity, an act of the first computing entity providing an inquiry to the fourth computing entity as to whether or not the second computing entity has authorization to transfer the electronically transferable item; and an act of the fourth computing entity determining that the second computing entity has the authorization; and in response to the act of determining that the second computing entity has the authorization, performing the following: