Restrict communications to device based on internet access
US10944719B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2018 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 25, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/1441
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Examples disclosed herein relate to securing a controller of a device. The controller is to determine whether a network interface of the device is connected to the Internet. Communications are restricted on the network interface in response to the port having access to the Internet. In some examples, the restriction can be related to a vulnerability.
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