System and method for preventing use of a wireless device
US7496957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 14, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/126
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a processor-based device that prevents unauthorized use, comprising a processor for executing software instructions, software instructions defining at least one user application, a wireless communication subsystem that is operable to transmit and receive data utilizing a wireless protocol, and software instructions defining a security protocol process that is operable to prevent execution of the software instructions defining the at least one user application by the processor when a message is received via the wireless communication subsystem, wherein the message indicates that the processor-based device is not in possession of a rightful user.
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