Method and apparatus for providing secure communications for a requested call
A secure communication system (100) that is capable of over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR) employs a key management controller (108) to provide secure communications for a requested call. The key management controller determines (403) when the requested call has been initiated and identifies (405) some of...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
Published |
05.01.1996
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Edition | 6 |
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Summary: | A secure communication system (100) that is capable of over-the-air-rekeying (OTAR) employs a key management controller (108) to provide secure communications for a requested call. The key management controller determines (403) when the requested call has been initiated and identifies (405) some of the plurality of radios as being members of the requested call. A call key is then transmitted (409) to the members of the requested call where it is used (514) for the duration of the requested call. In this manner, secure communications between the members of the requested call is provided. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: AU19950022459 |