Using PKI for security and authentication of control devices and their data
US12028466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 19, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/76
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Method for utilizing a communication line certificate corresponding to a first device and a second device for a communication line, each of the first and second devices including a hardware processor and associated memory includes: creating a unique ID, by a third electronic device; transmitting the unique ID to the first generating a digitally signed request by the first device, wherein the digitally signed request comprises a first proof of an association of the first device to the communication line; transmitting the digitally signed request to the second device; verifying the first proof by the second device to produce a first verification of the association of the first device to the communication line; and generating a digitally signed acceptance by the second device, wherein the digitally signed acceptance comprises a second proof of an association of the second device to the communication line.
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