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IOT security mechanisms for industrial applications

US11362827B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2019
Grant dateJun 14, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/12
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure provides methods and systems for securing internet of thing systems. One method includes receiving, at a computing device, a token, wherein the token comprises a cryptographically signed list of rights that the computing device is authorized to request. The method also includes requesting, using the computing device, an action of a receiving device in an industrial location, wherein requesting the action comprises sending the token with the request to cause the receiving device to authenticate the user of the computing device and confirm the user is authorized to perform the action.

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