Implicitly certified digital signatures
US10652026B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/3265
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In some aspects, a message and an implicit certificate are accessed. The implicit certificate is associated with an entity. A modified message is generated by combining the message with a value based on the implicit certificate. A digital signature can be generated based on the modified message and transmitted to a recipient. In some aspects, a digital signature from an entity and a message to be verified based on the digital signature are accessed. An implicit certificate associated with the entity is accessed. A modified message is generated by combining the message with a value based on the implicit certificate. The message is verified based on the digital signature and the modified message.
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