Quantum computer resistant algorithm cryptographic key generation, storage, and transfer device

US10250387B1 · kind B1 · utility

Inventor

• Patrick Guerin · Osterath, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 18, 2017
• Grant date: Apr 2, 2019
• Expiry date: Jul 11, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H04L2209/80
• WIPO field: Control
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A system and process provides quantum computer resistant algorithm cryptographic keys. Embodiments utilize a hardware noise source whose entropy is fed to a random bit generator to generate keys which go straight to the advanced encryption standard. The keys avoid the need for mutual authentication and are thus not subject to reverse factoring that can be accomplished through quantum computing.