Patent ID: 8131738
Filing Date: 2012-03-06
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A secure search method of securing searches of search engine data by a user using a search engine in which a hash provider computer comprising one or more processors, one or more computer readable memories, and one or more computer-readable mediums, communicates with the user and with a search engine provider operating the search engine, comprising: the hash provider computer generating a set of a salt, an encryption key, and a unique number; the hash provider computer using the salt, preparing a salted hashed index of search engine data; the hash provider computer using the encryption key, preparing an encrypted result database of search engine data; the hash provider computer sending the set of salt, encryption key, and unique number to the user; and the hash provider computer sending the salted hashed index, the encrypted result database, and unique number to the search engine.