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Method and apparatus for using pseudonyms

US8571519B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2009
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An approach is provided for using pseudonyms to protect privacy and anonymity of communication messages. A pseudonym is extracted from a received message for comparison against a precomputed set of pseudonyms associated respectively with a plurality of communities of wireless nodes. The pseudonyms are valid only for a particular time period.

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