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Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing context-based, hierarchical security for a mobile device

US7304570B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2005
Grant dateDec 4, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 8, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W88/02
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, and computer program products for providing context-based, hierarchical security for a mobile device includes storing a hierarchy of security actions for at least of one of protecting data stored on the mobile device and preventing unauthorized use of the mobile device. The hierarchy includes multiple levels. Each level may include at least one context-based security action. At least one security action associated with a first security level is performed in response to the existence of a first context associated with the first security level. At least one security action associated with a second security level is performed in response to the existence of a second context associated with the second security level.

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