| 摘要 |
Described are group key generation and distribution mechanisms that offer efficient protection for multi-party communication applications. A network includes a key distribution center (KDC) and m relay stations (RS). The KDC and each RS choose their own secret number. Each RS encodes its secret number and sends it to the KDC. The KDC uses the secret numbers from all the RS's, as well as its own secret number, to generate a random group key RGK. Then, to each RS, the KDC sends a partial key, which is a mathematical combination of the RGK with that RS's secret number. Each RS can then combine its secret number with the received partial key to deduce the RGK. Once all RS have deduced the RGK, the RGK can be used for further key exchange and encryption procedures and encrypted data transfer. |
