Electronic message authentication
US7437559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 19, 2003 |
| Grant date | Oct 14, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 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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