Patent ID: 7313239
Filing Date: 2007-12-25
Classification: G06F,H04L

Abstract:
1. A method for generating and distributing an encryption/decryption key, the method comprising: generating at least one key by a key generator integrated within a chip for use by one of a plurality of addressable encryption/decryption devices coupled to a broadcast serial link within said chip; transmitting directly from said key generator, said at least one key via said broadcast serial link to said one of said plurality of addressable encryption/decryption devices; identifying said transmitted at least one key by said one of said plurality of addressable encryption/decryption devices; and processing said identified at least one key by an integrated encryption/decryption processor associated with said one of said plurality of addressable encryption/decryption devices, when said transmitted at least one key is associated with said one of said plurality of addressable encryption/decryption devices.