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Method to leverage a secure device to grant trust and identity to a second device

US7764793B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2005
Grant dateJul 27, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/062
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the invention a system is utilized to leverage the security arrangement between a first and second device to establish a secure link between the first device and a third device. One embodiment of the invention is particularly suitable for loading security data on a set top box, such as that utilized in the cable television industry.

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