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Updating keys for use in authentication

US9306741B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2010
Grant dateApr 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/08
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is used in updating keys for use in authentication. A cryptographic operation is performed based on a stored representation of a higher-level key. The cryptographic operation results in a derived key. The derived key is used for authentication. A key update operation is applied to replace the derived key after authentication.

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