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Systems and methods for protecting sensitive information stored on a mobile device

US10318854B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2016
Grant dateJun 11, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/68
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and device for protecting sensitive information stored on a mobile device capable of wireless communication is described. The protection is provided by permitting wireless transmission of the sensitive information only if data received from an optical sensor or a magnetic sensor satisfies a predetermined requirement.

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