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Zurich, Switzerland

Victor Shoup

USPTO Granted Patents = 10

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.3

ph-index = 9

Forward Citations = 355(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal9 out of 164,108 
 
International Business Machines Corporation
 patents
silverMedal1 out of 832,680 
Other
 patents

Years Active: 2004-2007

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10 patents (USPTO):
1. 7221758 - Practical non-malleable public-key cryptosystem (2007-05-22),
2. 7194089 - Method for reducing a value modulo a shared secret (2007-03-20),
3. 7039946 - Piggy-backed key exchange protocol for providing secure, low-overhead browser connections when a client requests a server to propose a message encoding scheme (2006-05-02),
4. 6957331 - Method of achieving multiple processor agreement in asynchronous networks (2005-10-18),
5. 6931431 - Agreement and atomic broadcast in asynchronous networks (2005-08-16),
6. 6775772 - Piggy-backed key exchange protocol for providing secure low-overhead browser connections from a client to a server using a trusted third party (2004-08-10),
7. 6754845 - Method of achieving optimistic multiple processor agreement in potentially asynchronous networks (2004-06-22),
8. 6751731 - Piggy-backed key exchange protocol for providing secure, low-overhead browser connections to a server with which a client shares a message encoding scheme (2004-06-15),
9. 6697488 - Practical non-malleable public-key cryptosystem (2004-02-24),
10. 6694431 - Piggy-backed key exchange protocol for providing secure, low-overhead browser connections when a server will not use a message encoding scheme proposed by a client (2004-02-17),

Title: Victor Shoup: A Pioneer in Cryptography

Introduction

Victor Shoup is a renowned inventor based in Zurich, Switzerland. He has made significant contributions to the field of cryptography, holding a total of 10 patents. His work focuses on enhancing the security of encrypted data and developing innovative methods for secure communication.

Latest Patents

One of Victor Shoup's latest patents is a practical non-malleable public-key cryptosystem. This scheme improves the security of encrypted data by utilizing a public-key cryptosystem that can resist adaptive attacks. The system ensures that no information about the secret key is leaked, generating both an extended private key and a public key. A message, referred to as plaintext, can be encrypted into a ciphertext using the public key. Only the recipient with the correct private key can decrypt the ciphertext, following a verification process that confirms the legitimacy of the ciphertext before decryption occurs.

Another notable patent is a method for reducing a value modulo a shared secret. This method allows network devices exchanging messages to reduce known values modulo a shared secret value. Each device retains its share of the known value and the shared secret value, performing various steps to derive a share of the reduced value. This method facilitates faster computations with reduced values while maintaining the confidentiality of the shared modulus.

Career Highlights

Victor Shoup has worked with several prestigious organizations, including the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). His experience in these companies has contributed to his expertise in cryptography and secure communications.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Victor has collaborated with notable individuals such as Carl Binding and Stefan Georg Hild. These collaborations have further enriched his work and contributions to the field.

Conclusion

Victor Shoup is a prominent figure in the realm of cryptography, with a strong portfolio of patents that enhance data security. His innovative approaches and collaborations have significantly impacted the field, making him a key player in advancing secure communication technologies.

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