Secure information distribution between nodes (network devices)
US8209537B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 26, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/065
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In an embodiment, a method of secure information distribution between nodes, includes: performing a handshake process with an adjacent node to determine membership in a secure group; and distributing secure information to the adjacent node, if the adjacent node is a member of the secure group. In another embodiment, an apparatus for secure information distribution between nodes, includes: a node configured to performing a handshake process with an adjacent node to determine membership in a secure group, and distribute secure information to the adjacent node, if the adjacent node is a member of the secure group.
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