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Systems and methods for secure communication over a wireless network

US7574737B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 31, 2002
Grant dateAug 11, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/123
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of secure communication between a wireless device and a target network is presented, comprising receiving a communication addressed to a target network, the communication comprising a data payload and originating from a wireless device on a trusted wireless network, establishing a secure channel with the target network and sending the communication to the target network over the secure channel. The method can further comprise negotiating secure channel parameters with the target network, encrypting the data payload, adding data integrity protection to the communication, encapsulating the communication according to a VPN protocol, authenticating the wireless device as an authorized user of the private network and granting access to a target network resource.

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