Don't write the code. Write a reasonably general software solver that finds a program that fulfill given specifications, given a minimum number of hints. Then write a specification for the problem (e.g. finding a nice elliptic curve with interesting properties) and let the solver find them.
You didn't explicitly write the solution. Now, the patent troll has to argue that the problem itself, not the solution, is covered by the patent — which I believe is not supported by patent law. Or he has to argue that the solution isn't obvious to someone versed in the arts, which it is, since a trivial automated program could find the solution. —♯ƒ • François-René ÐVB Rideau •Reflection&Cybernethics• http://fare.tunes.org *EULA: By reading or responding to this message you agree that all my stated or unstated opinions are correct.* "EULA" — patent pending. _______________________________________________ The cryptography mailing list cryptography@metzdowd.com http://www.metzdowd.com/mailman/listinfo/cryptography
