Key distribution and authentication method and system, and apparatus
US11240218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2040 |
Classification
- 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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