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Supply authentication via timing challenge response

US9561662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2013
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/61
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an example implementation, a print supply cartridge comprises a microcontroller to receive a timing challenge and enable authentication of the cartridge by providing a challenge response. The challenge response is provided in a challenge response time that falls within an expected time window.

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