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Access control for internet of things devices

US10333929B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2016
Grant dateJun 25, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY04S40/18
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Requesting, by a requesting device, from an Internet of Things (IoT) device, an IoT device identifier over a communication link between the devices. Requesting, by the requesting device from an authorization device over a communication network including at least one TCP/IP link, authorization to command the IoT device to perform an action. Determining, by the authorization device, an authorization of the requesting device to command the identified IoT device to perform the requested action based on the IoT device identifier, the requesting device identifier, and the command. For a requesting device determined authorized, transmitting an encrypted authorization to the requesting device over the communication network. Relaying, by the requesting device to the IoT device via the first communication link, the authorization. Decrypting, by the IoT device, the authorization and performing the action specified therein.

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