DATA PROTECTION AND CRYPTOGRAPHIC FUNCTIONS USING A DEVICE-SPECIFIC VALUE
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1. A method comprising:
- generating a digital value in an integrated circuit that substantially depends on circuit characteristics that vary among a plurality of like integrated circuits; and
using the generated digital value, including accessing protected information in the integrated circuit.
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Abstract
A digital value is generated in an integrated circuit such that the generated value substantially depends on circuit parameters that vary among like devices. The generated digital value is then used, for example, to access protected information in the device or to perform a cryptographic function in the integrated circuit.
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17 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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generating a digital value in an integrated circuit that substantially depends on circuit characteristics that vary among a plurality of like integrated circuits; and
using the generated digital value, including accessing protected information in the integrated circuit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method comprising:
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determining a cryptographic key in an integrated circuit based on a first digital value generated in the integrated circuit such that the first digital values substantially depends on circuit parameters that vary among like integrated circuits; and
performing a cryptographic function in the integrated circuit using the determined cryptographic key. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. An integrated circuit comprising:
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a key generator, including a component that generates a digital value such that the digital values substantially depends on circuit parameters that vary among like integrated circuits, and a component that determines a cryptographic key using the digital value; and
a cryptographic component coupled to the key generator to accept the determined cryptographic key. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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