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Method and device for transmitting software

US10404718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2016
Grant dateSep 3, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 13, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0428
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for transmitting software in which a checker generates two random numbers. The checker calculates a cryptographic key based on the second random number based on a measured hardware function of the device. The checker encrypts the software into a cryptogram using the key, and transmits the cryptogram to the device. The checker transmits the first random number to the device, and receives a checksum from the device. The checker calculates a reference value based on the first random number and an emulated random access memory of the device, with the aid of the measured hardware function and a predefined cryptographic hash function. The checker subjects the checksum to a check based on the reference value, and if the check is successful, the checker transmits the second random number to the device.

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