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Method, system and device for generating group key

US8280059B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 22, 2009
Grant dateOct 2, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/0833
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for generating a group key are provided in the field of network communications. The method includes the following steps: Group members select DH secret values and generate DH public values. An organizer generates an intermediate message and broadcasts a DH public value and the intermediate message. The group members generate a group key according to a DH secret value selected by the organizer and DH public values of the other group members except the organizer. A system for generating a group key and communication devices are also disclosed in the present invention.

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