Transmitting sensitive information securely over unsecured networks without authentication
US9900287B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/041
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for encrypting and decrypting data for wearable devices that are not based on authentication techniques, such as login/password or handshaking, are provided. A computing device receives a message. The message includes encrypted data and a cryptographic reference. The encrypted data includes physiological data of a wearer of the wearable device. The cryptographic reference includes a reference to a first cryptographic technique. The computing device determines the first cryptographic technique based on the reference to the first cryptographic technique. The computing device determines a cryptographic key. The computing device decrypts the encrypted data using the first cryptographic technique and the cryptographic key to obtain decrypted data. The computing device stores the decrypted data.
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