Portable keying device and method
US9137009B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L9/0897
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A portable encryption key installation system is disclosed that includes a portable keying device for installing a data communications encryption key in an electronic terminal. The portable keying device securely reprograms the encryption key in the electronic terminal without having to remove the terminal from its shipping container or ship the electronic terminal offsite. Furthermore, the portable keying device securely reprograms the encryption key in the electronic terminal without having to dismantle the terminal, deactivate any anti-tampering features, or re-bond the terminal.
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