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Electronic message authentication

US7437559B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 19, 2003
Grant dateOct 14, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/60
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, and associated apparatus, comprises calculating a first part of a message authentication function by a first processor, calculating a second part of the message authentication function by a second processor, and combining the first and second parts into the message authentication function by the first or second processor. The message authentication function can be used to authenticate data transmitted between the first processor and a third processor.

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