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Relational database fingerprinting method and system

US9646161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2014
Grant dateMay 9, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0853
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a relational database fingerprinting system and method to identify a user of the relational database, the fingerprint provided by an originator of the relational database. According to an exemplary method, a fingerprint bit string is generated including a data user identification code and a secret key unknown to the user, and the fingerprint bit string is embedded in a plurality of pseudorandomly selected values based on a pseudorandom function seeded with primary keys associated with the relational database.

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