Method for generating and distributing strong DES keys

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7657030
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11190209

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A method of generating a strong DES cryptographic key that doesn't require checking for parity or weak keys in the resulting key. First, all possible hexadecimal values are generated. Next, all possible two-hexadecimal value combinations are generated, where one of the two-hexadecimal values in a combination has odd parity, and the other even parity. Then, eliminate hexadecimal values E0, 01, F1, FE, 1F, 0E, 1E, and 0F from the list of all possible two-hexadecimal value combinations. Next, arrange each remaining two-hexadecimal value combination once in a user-definable order on a user-definable medium, such that the hexadecimal values alternate even and odd parity . Then, select eight unique two-hexadecimal value combinations on the user-definable medium in a user-definable manner. Lastly, use the selected eight two-hexadecimal value combinations as the DES cryptographic key.

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NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY9800 SAVAGE ROAD SUITE 6542 ATTN ASSOC GENERAL COUNSEL FOR IP&T FT MEADE MD 20755-6542

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Thomson, Allen Brent Reston, US 1 0

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