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Secure hardware random number generator

US7269614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2003
Grant dateSep 11, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F7/588
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A random number generator comprises random number generation circuitry to generate and output random bits. The random number generator comprises interface circuitry to receive and store random bits output by the random number generation circuitry and to output random bits. The interface circuitry prevents outputting the same random bits more than once.

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