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Keys for encrypted disk partitions

US10389693B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2016
Grant dateAug 20, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F12/1408
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Examples described herein include receiving a key request from a requestor, determining a validity of the key request, and sending the key to the requestor based on the determination of the validity of the key request. In some examples, the key request is for a key to an encrypted disk partition of a protected computing device and comprises a unique identifier associated with the encrypted disk partition.

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