Volatile device keys and applications thereof
US7839278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/805
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A key is determined from a volatile response using circuitry on the device. The volatile response depend on process variation in fabrication of the device. Error control data that depends on the first volatile response can be computed, stored externally to the device, and then used to generate the key using a volatile response using the circuit. Applications of volatile keys include authentication and rights management for content and software.
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