Stolen computer detection and protection
US6725379B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 11, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 11, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/88
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stolen computer detection and protection method and system. The method and system detect a communication to at least a first data processing system from at least a second data processing system. In response to detection of the communication from the at least a second data processing system, determination is made as to whether the at least a second data processing system is stolen. If it is determined that the at least a second data processing system is stolen, the at least a second data processing system is disabled.
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