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Key generation techniques

US8423789B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2008
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B20/0021
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one or more embodiments, an integrated circuit includes a programmable memory, a key generation module and a module. The programmable memory is to maintain a first key portion. The key generation module is to generate a key using the first key portion from the programmable memory and a second key portion received via a memory interface. The module is to encrypt or decrypt data using the key.

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