Apparatus and methods for providing secured communication

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2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Barron, Jr., Gilberto (Department: 2132)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Particular communication authentication technique

C713S158000, C713S163000, C726S004000, C726S026000, C726S029000, C705S064000, C380S277000, C380S284000

Reexamination Certificate

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10231194

ABSTRACT:
Authentication information is generated for a group where members within a group are able to communicate with each other, but a non-members is not able to participate in that communication. The authentication information provides the determination of whether the member belongs to the group.

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