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Method for managing encryption by a transmitting entity in a 3GPP MCS network

US12413965B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 8, 2023
Grant dateSep 9, 2025
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W76/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method implemented by a client transmitting entity included in a network according to the 3GPP MCS standard, the client transmitting entity being configured to transmit content intended for a client receiving entity included in the network and being affiliated with a same communication group, the method including selecting a security context from among: a security context with endpoint diversity formed by: a long master key identifier formed by the GMK-ID and the DMK-ID, or a short master key identifier formed by the GMK-ID or a short master key identifier formed by the GUK-ID or no master key identifier. A security context without endpoint diversity formed by: a short master key identifier formed by the GMK-ID or no master key identifier.

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