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System, method and apparatus for random number generation

US9798521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 25, 2015
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F7/588
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method and apparatus for generating random numbers. An electronic device operates an electric motor to drive a mechanical device. The electronic device includes a processing device structured to take one or more current measurements of the electric motor. The processing device is also structured to generate a seed and/or a random number based on at least one of the current measurements of the electric motor.

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