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Key distribution for encrypted broadcast data using minimal system bandwidth

US7581110B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 24, 2000
Grant dateAug 25, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 11, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/80
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention provides a bandwidth-efficient mechanism whereby the source or originating node(s) (the invention supports multiple source nodes, each creating single or multiple broadcast message(s)) may utilize broadcast addressing service to efficiently reach multiple receiver nodes and still control which receiver node(s) may access the broadcast data or message. This method is realized by a novel and efficient key distribution technique.

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