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Random number distribution

US9954859B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2014
Grant dateApr 24, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 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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