Validation engine
US11284257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 10, 2019 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/80
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In accordance with some embodiments, an apparatus for privacy protection is provided. The apparatus includes a housing arranged to hold a personal communication device. The apparatus further includes a local communication device at least partially supported by the housing, where the local communication device includes a personal communication device interface modem operable to provide a communication channel between the peripheral interface and the personal communication device. The apparatus further includes a validation engine coupled to the local communication device and operable to validate at least one of one or more portions of the personal communication device, a user of the personal communication device, or operational status of the personal communication device through the local communication device.
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