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Cryptography module for use with fragmented key and methods for use therewith

US8892908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 2010
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/3066
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cryptography module includes a key store having a plurality of storage locations for storing a key as k key fragments including a plurality of random key fragments and a remainder key fragment. One or more crypto-processing segments each operate based on corresponding ones of the k key fragments to process an input signal to produce an output signal.

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