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Dynamic functional obfuscation

US11061997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 3, 2017
Grant dateJul 13, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/16
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus includes a trigger generator and at least one multiplexer. The trigger generator is configured to generate a non-periodic trigger output. The at least one multiplexer is configured to output a valid control signal and an obfuscated control signal in response to a key value input. The obfuscated control signal is selectively set to one of a valid control signal and an invalid control signal based on the non-periodic trigger output.

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