Physically Unclonable Function (PUF)-Based Password Generation Scheme
Description
This invention provides a method for authenticating distributed peripherals on a computer network using physically unclonable functions (PUFs). This method does not require a database of passwords that are primary targets for hacking. Instead, reference patterns are generated by an addressable PUF generator (APG), then downloaded in the secure memory of a distributed network.
Additional information
Patent number and inventor
Patent pending
Bertrand Cambou
Potential applications
This technology is designed for use with cryptographic systems and authentication methods.
Benefits and advantages
This method does not require the storage of passwords on a database or secret keys, and is thereby immune to traditional database hacking attacks.
Case number and licensing status
2017-011
This invention is available for licensing.