Relational encryption
US9503266B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 25, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2107
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method includes receiving a first linearity ciphertext that represents a first biometric template encrypted using a relational linearity encryption scheme. The method includes receiving a second linearity ciphertext that represents a second biometric template encrypted using the relational linearity encryption scheme. The method includes discovering a linearity relationship between the first and second linearity ciphertexts using a linearity relational secret key. The method includes receiving a first proximity ciphertext that represents the first biometric template encrypted using a relational proximity encryption scheme. The method includes receiving a second proximity ciphertext that represents the second biometric template encrypted using the relational proximity encryption scheme. The method includes detecting a proximity between the first and second proximity ciphertexts in terms of a Hamming distance using a proximity relational secret key and authenticating an identity of a user based upon the proximity and the linearity relationship.
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