Title:
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING A VERIFIABLE RANDOM NUMBER
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2004/046911
Kind Code:
A2
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for establishing a verifiable random number for use in a process that involves a random number. A source for a seed number is selected, the source being publicly available and publicly accepted as a source for numbers that are random. An algorithm is established that uses the seed number as a basis for determining the verifiable random number. The random number is then generated using the seed number and the algorithm. The source of the seed number and the algorithm are preferably published in advance of an existence of the seed number to enable at least one individual to reproduce a calculation of the random number.
Inventors:
POELMANN BROUDEWIJN J M
Application Number:
PCT/IB2003/006319
Publication Date:
June 03, 2004
Filing Date:
November 21, 2003
Export Citation:
Assignee:
NOVAMEDIA B V (NL)
International Classes:
G06F7/58; G07C15/00; (IPC1-7): G06F7/58; G07C15/00
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