Key pair generation based on environmental factors
US11962694B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/3234
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device, such as a personal computing device (e.g., laptop, smartphone, etc.) or server, is configured to utilize environmental factors in generating public/private key pairs to access restricted data or operations. The environmental factors can include location, time, barometric pressure, acceleration, temperature, humidity, and the like. An initial key pair may be used to encrypt data and enable other conventional security features. A key pair can be subsequently generated based on the same environmental factors as with the initial key pair generation and used to access the data or operations which have been restricted using the initial key pair.
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