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Method and apparatus for storing and distributing encryption keys
US8964987B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-8964987-B2 |
| Application number | US-78148907-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | Feb 16, 2001 |
| Publication date | Feb 24, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2015 |
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A plurality of encryption keys is generated, and each encryption key is associated with one geographical area of a plurality of geographical areas. Each encryption key is forwarded to one or more base stations in the geographical area associated with the encryption key. At least one of the plurality of geographical areas that is adjacent to a first geographical area is determined, yielding one or more adjacent geographical areas, and an encryption key for at least one of the one or more adjacent geographical areas is forwarded to at least one base station covering the first geographical area.
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What is claimed is: 1. A method comprising the steps of: generating, by an infrastructure device other than a mobile station, a plurality of encryption keys and associating each encryption key with one geographical area of a plurality of geographical areas in the same communication system, wherein each geographical area of the plurality of geographical areas is associated with a base station; forwarding a first encryption key to a first base station serving a first geographical…
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- What does patent US8964987B2 cover?
- A plurality of encryption keys is generated, and each encryption key is associated with one geographical area of a plurality of geographical areas. Each encryption key is forwarded to one or more base stations in the geographical area associated with the encryption key. At least one of the plurality of geographical areas that is adjacent to a first geographical area is determined, yielding one …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Sowa Hans Christopher, Mcdonald Daniel J, Chater-Lea David J, and 7 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H04L9/083. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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