Method and apparatus for security in a wireless network
US7398078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 8, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W16/28
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to a wireless network. A processor allows only data transmissions from the directions of the authorized users to access the network. Data transmissions from other directions are not allowed to access the network. The present invention also relates to a method and apparatus fore transmitting information only in selected directions, while in directions not selected, information cannot be inferred from the transmitted signal or signals.
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