Method for encrypting transmitted data using a unique key

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 4933971
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07323485

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The invention comprises a method for encrypting data for communication between a host computer and each of a plurality of remote terminals in a network. A method is provided for periodically generating a unique dynamic encryption key for each of said plurality of terminals using a system seed key residing only in the host computer. The dynamic encryption key generated for use by said terminal in encrypting data transmitted to said host computer and for decrypting data received from said host computer. The method includes storing at said terminal the dynamic key previously generated by said host for said terminal.

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HEWLETT-PACKARD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY L P10300 ENERGY DRIVE SPRING TX 77389

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Atalla, Martin M Atherton, CA 24 1867
Bestock, Ralph R Los Altos, CA 5 339
Hopkins, Webster D Gilroy, CA 2 207
Kim, Jae-Young San Jose, CA 118 817

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