Method and system to store and distribute encryption keys
US7107462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2463/101
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system to store and distribute encryption keys commences when a service provider receives a product key from a content provider. The service provider encrypts content controlled by the content provider with a secure device public key of a secure device of the service provider. The secure device of the service provider decrypts the product key with the secure device public key and encrypts the product key with a storage key associated with the secure device. The product key is then stored at the service provider.
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