Method and apparatus for encrypting and decrypting data
US7110539B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/0838
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for encrypting and decrypting data is disclosed which employs two or more cryptographic algorithms to achieve high throughput without compromizing security. The invention is especially useful for software implementation to protect large amounts of multimedia data over high-speed communication channels.
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