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Random number generator

  • US 20050055391A1
  • Filed: 10/22/2004
  • Published: 03/10/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2001
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for generating robust random numbers using a mixing function comprising:

  • reading a seed from an entropy generator;

    modifying the seed;

    inserting the modified seed into the mixing function;

    initializing a set of input variable used in the mixing function;

    generating a robust random number using the mixing function; and

    generating subsequent robust random numbers using the mixing function without re-initializing any of the set of input variables.

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