Generating random data

A method for generating random data, the method comprising repeatedly performing a series of operations, and the series of operations comprising processing a seed value to generate a resulting value for use as the seed value in a subsequent performance of the series of operations and to generate out...

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1. Verfasser: COLLIER JAMES DIGBY YARLET
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A method for generating random data, the method comprising repeatedly performing a series of operations, and the series of operations comprising processing a seed value to generate a resulting value for use as the seed value in a subsequent performance of the series of operations and to generate output random data; wherein the series of operations also comprises: determining whether a predetermined amount of new truly random data is available; and if such data is available, modifying the generation of at least the resulting value in dependence on the new truly random data.