Secure self-identification of a device
US11349660B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 19, 2019 |
| Grant date | May 31, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/3271
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system, method, and computer program product for self-identification of a device. The disclosure utilizes generation of a public/private key pair, within the device itself, and completes at least a portion of an authentication process within the device itself using a securely stored private key that never leaves the device. By not transferring the private key away from the device, potential vulnerabilities of known systems due to transfer of identification information during or after manufacturing is effectively eliminated.
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