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System and method for reusable efficient key distribution

US7590247B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2001
Grant dateSep 15, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L12/1854
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for reusable efficient key distribution is disclosed. Key distribution is effected through the application of self-repairing groups that obviate the need for key distribution messages in portions of a hierarchical tree. In one embodiment, the self-repairing group is based on a reusable power set.

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