Signature Code Research Articles

Attribute-based linear homomorphic signature scheme based on key policy for mobile crowdsensing

Compared with traditional wireless sensor networks, mobile crowdsensing networks have advantages of low cost, easy maintenance, and high scalability, which will play a role in city-level data sensing scenarios in the future. So far, linear homomorphic signatures based on Public Key Instruction,identity, as well as certificateless, have been proposed in wireless sensor networks to resist the data contamination. However, these signature schemes cannot perform finer-grained signature verification, and these signature schemes do not realize the separation of users’ sensitive information from their data. To solve the above problems, we design an attribute-based linear homomorphic signature scheme for large-scale wireless network built with mobile smart devices. First, we give the definition of the attribute-based linear homomorphic signature scheme based on key policy (KP-ABLHS). Second, we construct KP-ABLHS by incorporating attribute-based signature and linear homomorphic coding signature scheme. Finally, we prove our protocol is secure in random oracle model (ROM) and use Python pairing-based cryptography library (pypbc) to implement the scheme. The experimental results show that our scheme is as efficient as Li et al.’s scheme and has the advantage of signing the set of attributes, while the efficiency of our scheme is significantly better than that of scheme Boneh et al.’s scheme.

QR Code-Based Smart Document Implementation Using Distributed Database And Digital Signature

In digitized world, digital documents are essential for information sharing. However, some organizations continue to place their reliance in traditional hard-copy formats concerning about the legitimacy of documents. This study presents an innovative approach to document verification with digital signatures, distributed databases, and QR codes. Using a two-step process for data integrity and document authentication, the study approach entails developing a Smart Document with a QR code and digital signature. For increased security and scalability, the system design distributes hash fragments among several databases using the hash split approach. The system's excellent performance, resistance to sluggish HTTP-based attacks, and effectiveness in document verification are highlighted by the results and debates. The report ends with recommendations for future improvements to strengthen the system's resilience, like implementing more secure database engines and enhancing fault tolerance. In conclusion, this method offers a viable way to verify documents in hardcopy and electronic formats in a secure and scalable manner.

The Effect of Internal Combustion Engine Nozzle Needle Profile on Fuel Atomization Quality

This article presents the results of research on the impact of changing the cross-section of an atomizer’s flow channel, which is caused by changing the flow geometry of the passive part of the needle on the drop diameter distribution of the fuel spray. A three-hole type H1LMK, 148/1 atomizer with hole diameters, dN, equal to 0.34 mm, is analyzed. A nozzle with a standard (i.e., unmodified) needle and three nozzles using needles with a modified profile in the flow part of the needle, marked by the code signatures 1L, 2L, and 3L, are tested. An increasing level of fuel turbulence characterizes the needles during the flow along their flow part due to the use of one (1L), two (2L), and three (3L) de Laval toroidal nozzles, respectively, obtained by mechanically shaping the outer surface of the flow part of the spray needle. The spray produced is tested using the Malvern Spraytec STP 500 device cooperating with the dedicated Malvern version 4.0. During the tests, measurements and an analysis of the spray droplet size distribution over the entire injection duration, equal to 7 ± 2 ms, are made for each nozzle. The experiment makes it possible to determine the effect of the nozzle needles’ profiles on the time distribution of the actual droplet diameters; the time distribution of the Sauter mean droplet diameters, D[3,2]; the percentile shares of the droplet diameters Dv (10), Dv (50), and Dv (90); the distribution span during the development of the spray stream; and the time distribution of the shares of the droplets with diameters belonging to selected diameter classes D[x1−x2] in the spray. The results of the measurements of the drop diameter distribution indicate that using atomizers with a modification to the flow channel allows for an increase in the share of droplets with smaller diameters compared to the standard atomizer.

Random Access in Fast Fading Channels: Signature Code Design and Active User Identification

Random Access in Fast Fading Channels: Signature Code Design and Active User Identification

PDHSMICK: A partial key-based secure EHRs with distributed cloud for healthcare systems applying MI-CRYSTALS-Kyber

Healthcare, which raises several challenges regarding security and privacy, is the largest sector of society dealing with patients’ health data. Numerous approaches have been developed regarding healthcare; however, these approaches lead to high response time and leakage of transaction privacy. Thus, this work proposes PDHSMICK, a partial key-based secure EHRs with distributed cloud for Healthcare Systems applying Mimetic Interpolation-based CRYSTALS-Kyber (MI-CRYSTAL-Kyber). Primarily, the patient and doctor register with the system. After that, the patient logs in and books an appointment with the doctor. Then, consultation is done, and their details are sent to the Third-Party Auditor (TPA), where they store the information in the log file. Afterwards, the patient verifies the log file and then uploads the information to the concerned Cloud Server (CS). During uploading, the files are split, and the attributes from the files and Distributed Cloud Server (DCS) are extracted. Then, by utilizing Interpolation-based Pearson Correlation Coefficient (I-PCC), a particular DCS is selected. After that, for authorization purposes, a hash code and digital signature are generated by utilizing Exponential based Extensible Output Functions (EX-EOF) and Double Mod-Digital Signature Algorithm (DM-DSA). Concurrently, the files are encrypted by employing MI-CRYSTAL-Kyber techniques. Lastly, the doctor logs on to the system, and hash code and digital signature verification are performed. The system allows the doctor to download the data if the verification matches. Also, the experimental assessment was validated, which shows the proposed technique’s efficacy.

Software-Based Security Approach for Networked Embedded Devices

As the Internet of Things (IoT) continues to expand, data security has become increasingly important for ensuring privacy and safety, especially given the sensitive and, sometimes, critical nature of the data handled by IoT devices. There exist hardware-based trusted execution environments used to protect data, but they are not compatible with low-cost devices that lack hardware-assisted security features. The research in this paper presents software-based protection and encryption mechanisms explicitly designed for embedded devices. The proposed architecture consists of two parts: the Agent, which is designed to work with low-cost, low-end devices without requiring modifications to the underlying hardware, and the Computing Module, which is designed for slightly more computationally powerful devices. The Computing Module enables devices to write data in protected memory and continuously verifies its integrity to provide protection. Additionally, it utilizes the Agents located on the device to safeguard device applications against attacks by requesting the Agent to generate an application code signature and validating it. The proposed solution is an alternative data security approach for low-cost IoT devices without compromising performance or functionality. Our work underscores the importance of developing secure and cost-effective solutions for protecting data in the context of IoT.

BK Polyomavirus Diversity After Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.

BK polyomavirus (BKPyV) infection is common after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and is associated with the development of hemorrhagic cystitis (HC). The role that BKPyV plays in the pathogenesis of HC is not well characterized. We investigated the impact of BKPyV diversity on the development of HC using a previously established cohort of pediatric HSCT patients. There were 147 urine samples with quantifiable BKPyV at month 1 after HSCT; 137 (93.2%) were amplified using our in-house polymerase chain reaction approach and sent for next-generation sequencing. Subtype Ia was most frequent (61.3%), followed by subtype Ib1 (31.4%). The median viral load of subtype Ia samples was higher than for subtype Ib1 at month 1. Across the protein coding regions, APOBEC-induced mutations and signature patterns associated with HC were identified. This is the largest sequencing study of a single cohort of HSCT patients, providing a vast resource of sequence data for future analyses.

Implementation of Shared Laser–LED Sources in a Free Space Optics (FSO) Network under Environmental Impact

This paper is devoted to evaluating the combined coherent and incoherent sources (CCIS) technique for different applications in the optical domain and future optical code division multiple access (OCDMA) networks. Spectral amplitude coding (SAC) has gained significant attention in optical processing systems due to its increased capabilities in dealing with multiple-access interference (MAI) efficiently. Fixed right shift (FRS) is adopted as a signature code in this study. Furthermore, performance analysis is studied in terms of bit error rate (BER) for the system using CCIS in both the free space optics (FSO) and sky mesh network using an aerial altitude platform system (AAPS). Simulation results confirmed that a CCIS design significantly improves system performance with moderate cost. An acceptable BER value of 10−9 at 1.25 Gbps data rate and 60 km, 38 km, and 6 km distances for the laser, CCIS, and LED sources, respectively, can be supported. In particular, at Q-factor ~4.5, the FSO ranges under low haze, moderate haze, and heavy haze are, respectively, 3.7 km, 2.5 km, and 1.5 km. The reason is that a CCIS design causes an increase in the effective transmitted power. It can be summarized that a CCIS design can provide reliable solutions and an affordable cost for future optical fiber and wireless network applications.

Fuzzing+Hardware Performance Counters-Based Detection of Algorithm Subversion Attacks on Postquantum Signature Schemes

NIST is standardizing Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) algorithms that are resilient to the computational capability of quantum computers. Past works show malicious subversion with cryptographic software (algorithm subversion attacks) that weaken the implementations. We show that PQC digital signature codes can be subverted in line with previously reported flawed implementations that generate verifiable, but less-secure signatures, demonstrating the risk of such attacks. Since, all processors have built-in Hardware Performance Counters (HPCs), there exists a body of work proposing a low-cost Machine Learning (ML)-based integrity checking of software using HPC fingerprints. However, such HPC-based approaches may not detect subversion of PQC codes. A miniscule percentage of qualitative inputs when applied to the PQC codes improve this accuracy to 98%. We propose grey-box fuzzing as a pre-processing step to obtain inputs to aid the HPC-based method.

Evaluation of Exosomal Coding and Non-Coding RNA Signature in Obese Adolescents.

Exosomes may contribute to the pathogenesis of obesity through their action as communication mediators. As we have previously demonstrated, in obese adolescents, some circulating miRNAs modified the C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) expression and were associated with changes in metabolic functions. At present no data are available on miRNA transport by exosomes in this condition. To verify and compare the presence and the expression of CNP/NPR-B/NPR-C, and some miRNAs (miR-33a-3p/miR-223-5p/miR-142-5p/miRNA-4454/miRNA-181a-5p/miRNA-199-5p), in circulating exosomes obtained from the same cohort of obese (O, n = 22) and normal-weight adolescents (N, n = 22). For the first time, we observed that exosomes carried CNP and its specific receptors only randomly both in O and N, suggesting that exosomes are not important carriers for the CNP system. On the contrary, exosomal miRNAs resulted ubiquitously and differentially expressed in O and N. O showed a significant decrease (p < 0.01) in the expression of all miRNAs except for miR-4454 and miR-142-5p. We have found significant correlations among miRNAs themselves and with some inflammatory/metabolic factors of obesity. These relationships may help in finding new biomarkers, allowing us to recognize, at an early stage, obese children and adolescents at high risk to develop the disease complications in adult life.

IMPACT OF TWICE-DAILY MULTIDISCIPLINARY ROUNDING IN DECREASING TIME TO EXTUBATION FROM MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE ICU

IMPACT OF TWICE-DAILY MULTIDISCIPLINARY ROUNDING IN DECREASING TIME TO EXTUBATION FROM MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN THE ICU

Modelling Analysis of a Novel Frameless Slotted-ALOHA Protocol Based on the Number of Detectable Conflicting Users

To solve the conflict when multi-user packets are transmitted in a shared wireless link, a novel frameless slotted-ALOHA protocol is proposed. Signature codes are used to help the receiver identify the set of transmitting users, and successive interference cancellation technology is employed to recover conflicting packets. Thus, the information in the conflicting slot can be reused to reduce the number of retransmissions. Taking the number of backlogged users in each slot as a system state, a Markov chain model is established to analyze the protocol, in which the state transition probabilities are obtained based on the binomial distribution of packets sent in a slot. Under the maximum number of detectable conflicting users, the best value is taken, traffic balance equations are obtained, and the expressions of throughput, average number of backlogged users, average successful transmission probability and average memory size are derived. Finally, a numerical simulation is carried out to accurately analyze the influence of the first transmission probability of the packets on various performance indexes and the effectiveness of the theoretical analysis is further verified by the simulation results.

Multiservice transmissions in optical code-division multiple access networks of spectral amplitude coding based on hypothesis testing and multiple chip decoding

I propose a multiservice scheme in optical code-division multiple access (OCDMA) networks by adapting hypothesis testing to a receiver design of multiple chip decoding. Each transmitted bit of a single user is divided into several time-domain chips carrying an identical spectral amplitude coding (SAC) signature. Multiservice transmissions are achieved by assigning the users with different chip numbers based on the user classes. Hypothesis testing is employed to derive the required chip number supporting the desired bit-error rate (BER) performance. Numerical results have shown that efficient BER classifications are achieved among distinctive classes for multiple conditions of user numbers and power levels. The proposed multiservice scheme can be transparently applied to SAC-OCDMA systems with existing optical codes and various user class numbers.

Design of a High-Speed OFDM-SAC-OCDMA-Based FSO System Using EDW Codes for Supporting 5G Data Services and Smart City Applications

A novel free space optics (FSO) system is introduced in this article by combining orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) with spectral amplitude coding optical code division multiple access (SAC-OCDMA) to be implemented in 5G technology and smart cities. Enhanced double-weight (EDW) codes are used as signature codes, while for the detection technique, single photodiode detection (SPD) is applied for the SAC-OCDMA system. OFDM with a four-quadrature amplitude modulation (4-QAM) scheme is assigned to the three users in the SAC-OCDMA system, each carrying 15 Gbps. Adverse weather conditions, such as clear, fog, haze, rain, and dust storm, that affect the FSO channel are considered. The performance of the proposed system is evaluated in terms of log of bit error rate and received power at different propagation distances. The simulation results show successful transmission of 3 × 15 Gbps with a propagation range of 3.45 km under clear air and 1.316, 1.045, and 0.7 km under rain conditions (light, medium, and heavy rain) with a received power of −12.6 dBm. As for haze conditions, the range and received power are 2.391 km with −13 dBm for low haze, 1.591 km with −12.7 dBm for medium haze, and 1.025 km with −12.6 dBm for heavy haze. The range is reduced and becomes 1.085, 0.784, and 0.645 km under fog conditions (light, medium, and heavy fog) with −12.6 dBm received power. Furthermore, the system achieved a range of 0.681, 0.232, and 0.102 km under dust conditions (light, medium, and heavy dust) with a received power of −16 dBm.

Voter Identification Intelligence System (VIIS)

These days decision within the world's voting system is based mostly on physical attractiveness. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) are becoming increasingly popular in India. are utilized, but there are so numerous discussions being seen as of now in India. So, having just voted in these judgments, we offer new framework called the Framework for VIIS. We provide the finest option for people to modify in order to vote anonymously within the system. booth by addressing all worries about differentiating evidence of citizenship. The proposed work might be a mash-up of retina distinguishing evidence, the skull, and everything else conceivable biometrics parameters to form the signature code that supplies subordinate distinguishing evidence of Aadhar ID number or other distinguishing proof records The Voter Recognizable Proof Insights Framework (VIIS) employing (AI and Blockchain Innovation) will ensure that the present voting process is carried out in a proper, exact, and extremely safe manner.

Analysis and performance optimization of LoRa network using the CE & SC hybrid approach

In this research, we assess the impact of collisions produced by simultaneous transmission using the same Spreading Factor (SF) and over the same channel in LoRa networks, demonstrating that such collisions significantly impair LoRa network performance. We quantify the network performance advantages by combining the primary characteristics of the Capture Effect (CE) and Signature Code (SC) approaches. The system is analyzed using a Markov chain model, which allows us to construct the mathematical formulation for the performance measures. Our numerical findings reveal that the proposed approach surpasses the standard LoRa in terms of network throughput and transmitted packet latency.

Mobile Robot Indoor Localization Using Color-Coded Beacons and a Depth Camera

This paper aims to design and implement an indoor localization method for mobile robots based on trilateration technique, Color Code signatures (CCs) as artificial passive beacons, and a depth camera. The artificial passive beacons are designed as three disks positioned one on top of the other’s with different sizes and colors (primary colors only, RGB). The three disks share the same center. The designed beacons are placed on the ceiling to be visible from most locations within the room. The robot's model, controller, and localization method are implemented and evaluated inside the CoppeliaSim environment. The simulation results show that the CCs detecting algorithm enables the robot to discover the designed beacons, achieve an accurate localization and reach the target

Analytical Modeling for Identification of the Machine Code Architecture of Cyberphysical Devices in Smart Homes.

Ensuring the security of modern cyberphysical devices is the most important task of the modern world. The reason for this is that such devices can cause not only informational, but also physical damage. One of the approaches to solving the problem is the static analysis of the machine code of the firmware of such devices. The situation becomes more complicated in the case of a Smart Home, since its devices can have different processor architectures (means instruction sets). In the case of cyberphysical devices of the Smart Home, the destruction of machine code due to physical influences is also possible. Therefore, the first step is to correctly identify the processor architecture. In the interests of this, a machine code model is proposed that has a formal notation and takes into account the possibility of code destruction. The article describes the full cycle of research (including experiment) in order to obtain this model. The model is based on byte-frequency machine code signatures. The experiment resulted in obtaining template signatures for the Top-16 processor architectures: Alpha, X32, Amd64, Arm64, Hppa64, I486, I686, Ia64, Mips, Mips64, Ppc, Ppc64, RiscV64, S390, S390x and Sparc64.

Design and Evaluation of Countermeasures Against Fault Injection Attacks and Power Side-Channel Leakage Exploration for AES Block Cipher

Differential Fault Analysis (DFA) and Power Analysis (PA) attacks, have become the main methods for exploiting the vulnerabilities of physical implementations of block ciphers, currently used in a multitude of applications, such as the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). In order to minimize these types of vulnerabilities, several mechanisms have been proposed to detect fault attacks. However, these mechanisms can have a significant cost, not fully covering the implementations against fault attacks or not taking into account the leakage of the information exploitable by the power analysis attacks. In this paper, four different approaches are proposed with the aim of protecting the AES block cipher against DFA. The proposed solutions are based on Hamming code and parity bits as signature generators for the internal state of the AES cipher. These allow to detect DFA exploitable faults, from bit to byte level. The proposed solutions have been applied to a T-box based AES block cipher implemented on Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). Experimental results suggest a fault coverage of 98.5% and 99.99% with an area penalty of 9% and 36% respectively, for the parity bit signature generators and a fault coverage of 100% with an area penalty of 18% and 42% respectively when Hamming code signature generator is used. In addition, none of the proposed countermeasures impose a frequency degradation, in respect to the unprotected cipher. The proposed work goes further in the evaluation of the proposed DFA countermeasures by evaluating the impact of these structures in terms of power side-channel. The obtained results suggest that no extra information leakage is produced that can be exploited by PA. Overall, the proposed DFA countermeasures provide a high fault coverage protection with a low cost in terms of area and power consumption and no PA security degradation.

Signature Codes in Visible Light Positioning

With the explosive development of the Internet of Things (IoT), massive equipments are involved in the indoor environment with the demand of precise localization to provide intelligent interconnection. The visible light positioning (VLP) system, with the light emitting diode (LED) and the photo-diode (PD) or image sensor as the transceiver, has attracted a lot of attention due to low cost, high accuracy, energy efficiency, electromagnetic interference free, safety, and so on. In this article, we address the architecture and multiplexing methods of the VLP systems, together with their influence in positioning. From the engineering's point of view, we introduce a novel signature code with reduced complexity and computation. Performing the coding and decoding scheme, the received signal strengths (RSSs) from different LEDs can be decomposed. Based on these RSSs, an adaptive positioning mechanism is first considered following the analysis of merits of the common positioning algorithms, which is verified with optimal positioning performance. It can be concluded that the proposed VLP system has great potential to fit well for a large scene with massive IoT devices.