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Key distribution and authentication method and system, and apparatus

US11240218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2018
Grant dateFeb 1, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/062
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This application provides a key distribution and authentication method, system, and an apparatus. The method includes: a service center server distributes different keys to terminal devices, and then the terminal devices perform mutual authentication with the network authentication server based on respective keys and finally obtain communication keys for communication between the terminal devices and a functional network element. This provides a method for establishing a secure communication channel for the terminal device, having a broad application range.

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