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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 21, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 26, 2001
W. Dale Hopkins, Gilroy, CA (US);
Thomas W. Collins, Saratoga, CA (US);
Steven W. Wierenga, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Larry L. Hines, Santa Clara, CA (US);
W. Dale Hopkins, Gilroy, CA (US);
Thomas W. Collins, Saratoga, CA (US);
Steven W. Wierenga, Sunnyvale, CA (US);
Larry L. Hines, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A method and apparatus provides cryptographic parameters for use in cryptographic applications in response to requests therefor. The method includes the steps of: pre-computing one or more different types of sets of cryptographic parameters, each the type of set being adapted for use by an associated type of cryptographic application; securely storing the pre-computed sets of cryptographic parameters in a memory storage unit; receiving a request for a set of cryptographic parameters having specified characteristics for use in a particular cryptographic application; determining one of the sets of cryptographic parameters stored in the memory storage unit that has specified characteristics; accessing the determined set of cryptographic parameters from the memory storage unit; and providing the determined set of cryptographic parameters with minimal latency.