Communication methods and apparatus

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2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Vu, Kim (Department: 2135)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Multiple computer communication using cryptography

Central trusted authority provides computer authentication

C713S161000, C713S168000, C713S172000, C713S185000, C726S002000, C726S012000, C709S224000, C709S229000

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10019788

ABSTRACT:
A method of authenticating communication between a receiver/decoder and a remote server is disclosed. The method involves using an identifier of the receiver/decoder to authenticate the communication, the identifier being based on a smartcard number. Also disclosed is a gateway which is adapted to receive data from a receiver/decoder, which data are not in internet protocol, and to convert said data into internet protocol for transmission to an internet service provider.

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