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Method and apparatus for enforcing the use of cryptography in an international cryptography framework

  • US 5,907,620 A
  • Filed: 08/23/1996
  • Issued: 05/25/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/23/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A cryptographic apparatus for an international cryptography framework, said cryptographic apparatus providing a uniform cryptographic function that operates in a manner consistent with diverse national, regional, industry, or agency cryptographic policies, said cryptographic apparatus comprising:

  • a policy element for enabling execution of any cryptographic scheme required by a particular national, regional, industry, or agency cryptographic policy of the domain in which said international cryptography framework is used;

    a cryptographic unit including a cryptographic engine, said cryptographic unit executing said cryptographic scheme, wherein said policy element is in communication with said cryptographic unit, and wherein cryptographic functions cannot be executed by said cryptographic unit in the absence of said policy element; and

    at least one reader for placing said policy element in communication with said cryptographic unit.

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