Package pygar.identity_authority

Interface IdentifyOthers<NameType,​KeyType>

public interface IdentifyOthers<NameType,​KeyType>
This interface describes the component that will provide a public identifer for an agent. In the simplest case, the agent is identified by name and the identifier that will be returned for the name is the PKE public key associated with the name. The interface should hide the details of connecting with trusted identity authorities.

  • Method Summary

    Modifier and Type Method Description
    KeyType getPublicKey​(NameType name)
    The primary operation of the interface obtains a Public Key for Public Key Encryption that is associated with the name.

  • Method Details

    • getPublicKey

      KeyType getPublicKey​(NameType name)
      The primary operation of the interface obtains a Public Key for Public Key Encryption that is associated with the name.
      Parameters:
      name - The name or other identifier for the agent.
      Returns:
      The public key associated with the name.