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Method and apparatus for generating one time pads simultaneously in separate encryption/decryption systems

US6337910B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 1998
Grant dateJan 8, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/0662
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for simultaneously generating one time pads and an apparatus which implements the method to produce a secure encryption system. The method and apparatus use the Diffie-Hellman key exchange algorithm to produce a one time pad rather than exchange keys. This makes it practical to generate one time pads for use in secure transmissions.

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