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Method of updating group key and group key update device using the same

US8270614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2007
Grant dateSep 18, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/0891
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A group key update method and a group key update apparatus for updating a key of members in a group are provided. The group key update method includes selecting a sub-root node among nodes on the binary tree; performing a node change with respect to the group according to a type of the sub-root node, and generating a changed binary tree; and performing a node key update with respect to the changed binary tree.

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