View source for 17956939. METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STARTING SECURE COMMUNICATION IN SYSTEMS WITH HIGH AVAILABILITY simplified abstract (GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY)

=METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STARTING SECURE COMMUNICATION IN SYSTEMS WITH HIGH AVAILABILITY=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY|GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY]]


[[Category:GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Jeffrey S. Gilton of Cincinnati OH (US)|Jeffrey S. Gilton of Cincinnati OH (US)]][[Category:Jeffrey S. Gilton of Cincinnati OH (US)]]

[[:Category:Matthew B. Pfenninger of Cincinnati OH (US)|Matthew B. Pfenninger of Cincinnati OH (US)]][[Category:Matthew B. Pfenninger of Cincinnati OH (US)]]

[[:Category:Douglas R. Nichols of Kentwood MI (US)|Douglas R. Nichols of Kentwood MI (US)]][[Category:Douglas R. Nichols of Kentwood MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Russell Seidel of Endicott NY (US)|Russell Seidel of Endicott NY (US)]][[Category:Russell Seidel of Endicott NY (US)]]

==METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STARTING SECURE COMMUNICATION IN SYSTEMS WITH HIGH AVAILABILITY - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17956939 titled 'METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STARTING SECURE COMMUNICATION IN SYSTEMS WITH HIGH AVAILABILITY

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes a distributed control system that establishes secure communication between an electronic control unit and a distributed control module by negotiating and using session keys.

* Electronic control unit communicates securely with distributed control module
* Uses previously negotiated session key for encrypted communications
* Negotiates new session key with distributed control module if necessary
* Stores and uses new session key for future communications

== Potential Applications ==
The technology described in this patent application could be applied in various industries where secure communication between control units is essential, such as:
* Industrial automation
* Automotive systems
* Home security systems

== Problems Solved ==
This technology addresses the following problems:
* Ensuring secure communication between control units
* Preventing unauthorized access to control systems
* Protecting sensitive data transmitted between units

== Benefits ==
The benefits of this technology include:
* Enhanced security for communication systems
* Efficient negotiation and use of session keys
* Protection of sensitive information from potential threats

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
A potential commercial application for this technology could be in:
* Secure communication systems for industrial control processes
* Advanced automotive control systems
* Secure smart home automation systems

== Possible Prior Art ==
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
* Existing encryption protocols used in communication systems
* Previous patents related to secure communication between control units

== Unanswered Questions ==
=== How does the electronic control unit determine if a previously negotiated session key is stored? ===
The abstract does not provide details on the specific method used by the electronic control unit to determine if a previously negotiated session key is stored. Further information on this process would be helpful.

=== What encryption algorithms are used for negotiating and transmitting session keys? ===
The abstract does not mention the specific encryption algorithms used for negotiating and transmitting session keys. Understanding the encryption methods employed in this technology would be important for assessing its security capabilities.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A distributed control system includes an electronic control unit to establish secure communication with a distributed control module. Upon determination that a previously negotiated session key is stored on the electronic control unit, the electronic control unit transmits encrypted communications with the distributed control module using the previously negotiated session key, negotiates a new session key with the distributed control module, and stores the new session key. Upon determination that the previously negotiated session key is not stored on the electronic control unit, the electronic control unit negotiates the new session key with the distributed control module. After negotiating the new session key with the distributed control module, the electronic control unit ceases transmission of unencrypted communications with the distributed control module, transmits encrypted communications with the distributed control module using the new session key, and stores the new session key.



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