Method for establishing secure associations within a communication network
US8175272B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W84/18
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for security authentication within a wireless network is disclosed. A method within an adhoc mesh network for two devices to quickly determine roles (i.e. which is the authenticator and which is the supplicant) while establishing a security association is provided for. The invention further provides for the inclusion of cached key information in the role negotiation process and the application of role negotiation to a shortened three-way handshake.
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