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Method for signing a data package and signing apparatus

US7676678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2005
Grant dateMar 9, 2010
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/6209
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for signing a data package uses a signing apparatus, the signing apparatus having a binary identification code comprises the step of providing a set of node keys and a check value for the data package and the step of determining a signature block having a plurality of signature fields. In addition, the method comprises the step of providing the binary identification code of the signing apparatus and the signature block in order to sign the data package.

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