Method and apparatus for data encryption

Details Method and apparatus for data encryption Method and apparatus for data encryption

1998-03-06

2000-08-22

Swann, Tod R.

Cryptography

Particular algorithmic function encoding

380259, 380 37, H04K 100, H04L 900

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for use in encrypting and decrypting digital communications converting an initial block to final block based on freely selectable control information and secret key information. The apparatus or method having a plurality of units or steps operating on plain text or cipher text to provide a final block. The steps or methods including three modulo operations having unique modulus and meeting a specified constraint.

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