METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING HARDWARE SECURITY FUNCTIONS USING FLASH MEMORIES

摘要

Methods and system for providing a security function, such as random number generation, fingerprinting and data hiding, using a Flash memory. The methods and systems do not require carefully design specific circuits, can be implemented in all flash memory device. The fingerprinting methods and systems do not require a long time to generate a read and the data hiding is decoupled from Flash memory content.

主权项

1. A method for providing a security function using a Flash memory, the method comprising:
partially programming the Flash memory; and observing characteristics resulting from the partially programming and at least one read operation subsequent to partial programming; the characteristics being used to perform the security function.