Security enhancement in a data processor through use of dynamic parameter authentication

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PATENT NO 5151938
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07493006

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A descrambler for descrambling scrambled information signals through use of a predetermined decryption key. The processing means are adapted for processing data in accordance with a number of different data processing routines to descramble said scrambled information signals, including a routine for descrambling said scrambled information signals that utilizes said predetermined decryption key, and a routine for generating said predetermined decryption key. The processing means includes means for responding to an instruction for generating said predetermined decryption key by processing a first signal provided by the processing means with a second signal to generate said predetermined decryption key; and means for providing at least a portion of said second signal for processing with said first signal by retrieving a portion of said stored data from a portion of said memory means identified by a dynamic pointer contained in said instruction for generating said decryption key, with said retrieved data being data that is also used in a said data processing routine other than said routine for generating said predetermined decryption key.

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GENERAL INSTRUMENT CORPORATION (GIC-4)101 TOURNAMENT DRIVE HORSHAM PA 19044

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, Steven E La Jolla, CA 18 366
Esserman, James N San Diego, CA 13 674
Griffin, III Roy A Oceanside, CA 4 111

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