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Message authentication system including a network device having a lightweight security module

US12348493B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2023
Grant dateJul 1, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A message authentication system for a network includes a private communication system including one or more private nodes in electronic communication with one another, a public communication system including one or more public nodes in electronic communication with one another, and a security proxy device that electronically connects the private communication system to the public communication system. The security proxy device includes a processing unit, a security module, and a lightweight security module that is electronic communication with the one or more private nodes of the private communication system. The lightweight security module generates message authentication codes for messages transmitted by the private communication system that are sent to the public communication system.

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