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System and method for changing the security level of a communications terminal during operation

US9191200B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2010
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W84/06
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The security level of a communications terminal can be changed during operation. A key loading device can reconstitute a key encryption key from plural split portions. The split portions can be loaded into the key loading device via various interfaces. The reconstituted key encryption key can be used to unwrap wrapped keys stored in the key loading device.

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