PhyLeave: Physical layer key based interleaving for secure wireless communication

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Overview

 

PAGE SUMMARY

Executive Statement:

A revolutionary approach to securing wireless communications through physical layer interleaving and encryption, significantly enhancing security with minimal overhead.

Description:

The technology introduces PhyLeave and PilotCrypt, innovative methods to secure wireless communications at the physical layer. By using a dynamic key-based interleaving system, these methods provide robust security measures that are difficult for adversaries to breach. PhyLeave focuses on the flexible interleaving of data to obfuscate packet transmissions, while PilotCrypt rearranges data-bearing and pilot tone sub-carriers in OFDM systems. Both techniques are designed to ensure security even when traditional software encryption keys are compromised, utilizing low hardware overhead and allowing rapid key updates.

 

 

ADVANTAGES

TITLE:Key Advantages

 

Enhanced security at the physical layer, providing an additional barrier against adversaries

Low hardware overhead, making it suitable for devices with limited processing capabilities

Rapid key updates, allowing for flexible and dynamic security protocols

Compatibility with existing OFDM systems, ensuring broad applicability

Minimal impact on area overhead and clock frequency, preserving device performance

 

Problem Solved

TITLE:Problems Solved

 

 

Increased vulnerability due to compromised software-based encryption keys

High overhead and limited flexibility of traditional security methods

Insufficient security measures at the physical layer of wireless communications

 

APPLICATIONS

TITLE: Market Applications

 

Secure wireless communications for Internet of Things (IoT) devices

Enhanced security protocols for mobile and wireless communication networks

Physical layer security solutions for critical infrastructure and military communications

Low-cost, high-security communication methods for consumer electronics

 

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IP STATUS

Intellectual Property

United States Issued Patent- Physical layer key based interleaving for secure wireless communication

 

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 Contact Information      

 

For Intellectual Property and Licensing inquiries

 

Tanvi Muni, PhD

Licensing Manager

Drexel Applied Innovation

Office of Research and Innovation

3250 Chestnut Street, Ste. 3010
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Phone:267-359-5640

Email:tanvi.muni@drexel.edu

 

Inventor information

Kapil R. Dandekar, Ph.D.

Director, Drexel Wireless Systems Laboratory

E. Warren Colehower Chair Professor

Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and Graduate Education

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Office of the Dean

3101 Market St 232A; CAT 170

Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Phone: 1-215-895-2004

Email: dandekar@drexel.edu

Inventor Webpage

Drexel Wireless Systems Laboratory

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