System and method for sharing data

摘要

A system and method for sharing data is provided. A request is received from a mobile device to transfer a set of data to a recipient. The set of data is stored by a server and controlled by a user of the mobile device. The request is authenticated, and the data is encrypted. The set of data is transmitted to a recipient specified by the user via the mobile device.

主权项

1. A method for sharing data, comprising:
providing a plurality of security elements from a server in order to provision an application on a mobile device; receiving a first request from said mobile device to transfer a set of data, said set of data being stored by said server and controlled by a user of said mobile device, said first request specifying a recipient other than said user, an authentication key derived from a plurality of said security elements, and a method of transferring said data; authenticating said first request using said authentication key; receiving a passphrase to be used to encrypt said set of data; encrypting said set of data; transmitting said encrypted set of data by said server to said recipient via said method, wherein said transmitting occurs in the absence of a second request from said recipient for said set of data and in the absence of prior communication between said mobile device and said recipient; and providing metadata in order to enable said recipient to access said set of data on said server, wherein said set of data is represented by the metadata.