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Pedigrees for quantum cryptography

  • US 20070192598A1
  • Filed: 01/09/2006
  • Published: 08/16/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method, comprising:

  • communicating a sequence of symbols using quantum cryptographic mechanisms between two nodes to derive a block of encryption key material; and

    constructing a pedigree that includes details of how and when the block of encryption key material was produced using the quantum cryptographic mechanisms.

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