Random number distribution
US9954859B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/123
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer device includes means for receiving a request for at least one random number; means for generating a message authentication code from the identifier and at least one random number to be transmitted; and means for creating a message for transmission, including the random number in plain text and the message authentication code. A random number distribution system includes the computer device; a communication network; and a receiver device connectable to the computer device via the network to transmit requests for random numbers to the computer device and to receive messages from the computer device.
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