Authentication of mobile wireless network component
US7356691B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/00
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless home entertainment system consistent with certain embodiments has at least one server, wherein the server includes a cradle having a first authentication switch forming a part thereof, wherein the first authentication switch is not a general purpose data entry element. At least one component is in wireless communication with the server, the component having a cradle mating portion that mates in the cradle. A second authentication switch resides at the cradle mating portion, wherein a person can cause the server to regard the component as being authenticated by mating the cradle mating portion with the cradle in a manner that causes actuation of said first and second switches. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.
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