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Generator for generating a message authentication code, method of generating a message authentication code, program element and computer-readable medium

US8516258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2006
Grant dateAug 20, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/0662
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Current MAC algorithms impose a significant system performance requirement in order to process messages in real time. According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a hardware implemented generator for generating a MAC is provided, that results in a significant improvement in hardware performance requirements for processing messages in real time. The engine is based on linear feedback shift registers which are adapted to generate secure MACs.

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