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Automated key management system

US8295492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateOct 23, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 10, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2463/102
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for automated cryptographic key management comprises a key control system, a key management agent system, and a key system application program interface. A method for automated cryptographic key management is also disclosed. The method comprises the automatic generation of cryptographic keys by the key control system and distribution of such keys by the key control system to the key management agent system.

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