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Large scale quantum cryptographic key distribution network

US7577257B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2006
Grant dateAug 18, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04B7/18595
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A space-based satellite device obtains one or more encryption key symbols. The satellite device transmits the one or more encryption key symbols to multiple nodes of a land-based network using quantum cryptographic mechanisms.

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