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Secure data backup and recovery

  • US 20050283662A1
  • Filed: 06/21/2004
  • Published: 12/22/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2004
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for secure data backup and recovery of an electronic device having a device identification that is unique and unalterable, comprising:

  • identifying backup data;

    encoding a backup data set that comprises the backup data and the device identification for integrity and authentication using a cryptographic key and an integrity function;

    generating decoded backup data and a decoded device identification and verifying integrity by decoding a retrieved backup data set using the cryptographic key and the integrity function;

    verifying authenticity by matching the decoded device identification to the device identification; and

    restoring the backup data with the decoded backup data only when the integrity and authenticity have been verified.

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