Security device and method of provenance verification
US12177336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY04S40/20
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of provenance verification comprises providing a plurality of security devices, each security device being provided with a key set comprising: a secret key, and a plurality of shared keys, each shared key being derived by generating a hash of the secret key and a salt value that is specific to a pair consisting of said security device and another of the plurality of security devices. The method also comprises configuring each security device to: generate and/or receive one or more messages; and perform at least one cryptographic operation on the message or messages, and/or on data derived therefrom, using a respective secret key of the security device and/or one of said shared keys.
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