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Secure unlock of a device

US11531744B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2019
Grant dateDec 20, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/34
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A control panel may prevent access to one or more aspects of the control panel based at least in part on one or more security parameters. The security parameters may include a default locked status and a takeover locked status. The default locked status may prevent a user or other personnel from accessing the software, code, or other intellectual property on the control panel while still allowing the user to interface with the security and/or automation system. The takeover locked status may prevent any access or use of the control panel. To protect the automation system and the automation system provider, it may be desired to use a unique identifier to unlock at least one or more aspects of the control panel. The unique identifier may be loaded onto an external storage device which the control panel may automatically recognize.

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