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Method for authorizing and authenticating data

US9246687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2008
Grant dateJan 26, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/50
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and a corresponding apparatus for authenticating data in a digital processing system (DPS) is disclosed, wherein a root/first tier key pair associated with a first tier/root authority may sign data and second tier keys for authorizing data for processing in the DPS. The first tier/root authority may pass entitlements to the authorized second tier key, which may itself authorize third tier keys and pass entitlements to said key.

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