Generating unique and unpredictable values
US6078667A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 10, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/0662
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integer for a private key is generated utilising a pair of components that are combined in a fixed predictable manner. The first component is generated from a sequencer such as a counter that generates non-repeating distinct value and the second component is generated in a random manner. By combining the components the integer has a unique and unpredictable value.
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