System and method for key distribution and network connectivity

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2006-01-17

2006-01-17

Barron, Gilberto (Department: 2132)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support

Data processing protection using cryptography

By stored data protection

C713S171000, C713S172000, C380S045000, C380S281000, C380S282000, C380S283000

Reexamination Certificate

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06988204

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for distributing keys of the sort used for purposes including logging onto computer networks, accessing authorized domains, and accessing persistently-protected data. Also discussed is a smart card that offers network connectivity to a media device.

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