Wireless security module
US7350230B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2003 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F7/125
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless security module (20) adapted to authenticate a mobile device (16), such as a mobile telephone, thereby to allow communication between the mobile device and a terminal (12), such as a self-service terminal. The wireless security module (20) is paired with the mobile device (16) and is adapted to send an authentication signal to the mobile device (16) or the terminal (12) using a wireless communication path, such as a telecommunications network or an IR link or a Bluetooth connection.
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