18157272. POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY SIGNATURE VERIFICATION simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
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POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY SIGNATURE VERIFICATION
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Inventor(s)
Alan Hwang of New York NY (US)
Solmaz Ghaznavi of Portland OR (US)
Santosh Ghosh of Hillsboro OR (US)
POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY SIGNATURE VERIFICATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18157272 titled 'POST-QUANTUM CRYPTOGRAPHY SIGNATURE VERIFICATION
The patent application describes techniques for performing digital signature verification, including circuitry with various components such as memory, Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) circuitry, message representative generator circuitry, tree verification circuitry, and hypertree verification circuitry.
- Memory and signature verification circuitry are key components.
- Includes Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) circuitry for verification.
- Message representative generator circuitry is utilized.
- Tree verification circuitry is part of the digital signature verification process.
- Hypertree verification circuitry enhances the verification process.
Potential Applications: - Secure online transactions - Document authentication - Data integrity verification
Problems Solved: - Ensuring the authenticity of digital signatures - Preventing tampering with digital documents
Benefits: - Enhanced security for digital transactions - Reliable verification of digital signatures - Protection against fraud and data manipulation
Commercial Applications: Title: "Enhancing Digital Signature Verification for Secure Transactions" This technology can be applied in industries such as finance, legal, and e-commerce to ensure the integrity and authenticity of digital documents and transactions.
Questions about Digital Signature Verification: 1. How does the inclusion of Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) circuitry improve the verification process?
- The SHA circuitry enhances security by generating unique hash values for digital signatures, making them more secure and tamper-proof.
2. What role does tree verification circuitry play in the digital signature verification process?
- The tree verification circuitry helps in efficiently verifying the authenticity of digital signatures by organizing the verification process in a structured manner.
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques for performing digital signature verification are described. Digital signature verification circuitry includes a memory; and signature verification circuitry, including Secure Hash Algorithm (SHA) circuitry; message representative generator circuitry; tree verification circuitry; and hypertree verification circuitry.
