How to conduct a sealed bargain on the internet

  • Authors:
  • Qianhong Wu;Bo Qin;Yumin Wang

  • Affiliations:
  • Xidian Univ., Xi'an City, P.R. China;Xidian Univ., Xi'an City, P.R. China;Xidian Univ., Xi'an City, P.R. China

  • Venue:
  • InfoSecu '04 Proceedings of the 3rd international conference on Information security
  • Year:
  • 2004

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Abstract

We show a novel application of cryptography and implement the first sealed bargain scheme. Beginning with the conventional bargain, we define a sealed bargain model. Compared with the conventional bargain, the sealed one enjoys more convenience without loss of its economic properties. Finally, a concrete and simplified sealed bargain scheme is proposed with protection of privacy of both the seller and the costumer. The scheme follows the buy-and-leave principle, and one round of communication are sufficient. Pre-calculations can also be performed to improve practicality.