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Method and system for secret key exchange using wireless link characteristics and random device movement

US8503673B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2009
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/63
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A new methodology to exchange a random secret key between two parties. The diverse physical characteristics of the wireless medium and device mobility are exploited for secure key exchange. Unique physical characteristics of wireless channels between the two devices are measured at different random locations. A function of these unique characteristics determines the shared secret key between the two devices.

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