Deriving a symmetric key from an asymmetric key for file encryption or decryption

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7382883
APP PUB NO 20070088947A1
SERIAL NO

11611051

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One aspect relates to a process and associated device that provides a private key of an asymmetric key pair in a key device. A symmetric master key is derived from the private key of the asymmetric key pair. The symmetric master key is stored in a computer memory location. The symmetric master key is used to encrypt or decrypt a file encryption key. The file encryption key can encrypt or decrypt files. In another aspect, the user can still access the files even if a user deactivates the key device by encrypting or decrypting the file encryption key directly from the symmetric master key.

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MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING LLCONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND WA 98052

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benaloh, Josh D Redmond, WA 55 1635
Cross, David B Redmond, WA 34 1535
Gu, Jianrong Bellevue, WA 11 1117
Jones, Thomas C Sammamish, WA 69 4068
Leach, Paul J Seattle, WA 84 7736
Pittaway, Glenn D Woodinville, WA 5 324

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