Methods and systems for utilizing cryptographic functions of a cryptographic co-processor
US7986786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jul 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer platform is provided that comprises a processor and a cryptographic co-processor coupled to the processor. The computer platform further comprises a platform entity coupled to the processor. The platform entity establishes a secure relationship with the cryptographic co-processor that enables the platform entity to utilize cryptographic functions provided by the cryptographic co-processor.
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