18267300. METHOD IN A TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM simplified abstract (Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ))
METHOD IN A TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM
Organization Name
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (publ)
Inventor(s)
Giuseppe Celozzi of Napoli (IT)
METHOD IN A TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18267300 titled 'METHOD IN A TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORK, AND COMPUTER SYSTEM
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a method for secure exchange of quantum keys in a telecommunication network for encryption of sensitive data.
- Lawful interception administrative function (LI ADMF) obtains a quantum key and key stream identifier (KSID) from a quantum key distribution network (QKDN).
- LI ADMF transmits the KSID to an LI entity in the telecommunication network.
- LI entity obtains the quantum key associated with the KSID from the QKDN.
- This procedure enables encryption of sensitive data within messages exchanged by LI entities in the telecommunication network.
Potential Applications
- Secure communication in telecommunication networks
- Lawful interception of data for legal purposes
Problems Solved
- Ensuring secure exchange of quantum keys
- Encryption of sensitive data in messages
Benefits
- Enhanced security in communication networks
- Facilitates lawful interception of data for legal purposes
Original Abstract Submitted
A lawful interception administrative function, LI ADMF, () in a telecommunication network () obtains from a quantum key distribution network, QKDN, () a quantum key and a key stream identifier, KSID, associated with the quantum key. The LI ADMF () transmits the KSID associated with the quantum key to an LI entity () in the telecommunication network (). The LI entity () then obtains, from the QKDN (), a quantum key associated with the KSID transmitted by the LI ADMF (). Such a procedure provides a secure exchange of quantum keys to enable encryption of sensitive data within messages exchanged by LI entities in the telecommunication network ().
