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Enhanced RFID instrument security

US8049594B1 · kind B1 · utility

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27Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 25, 2005
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/805
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for using an RFID read/write device to secure an RFID-operable instrument or an RF communication is provided. The invention includes security databases in communication with a processor for storing and communicating security protocols to the RFID read/write device. The invention includes a method for restricting the unauthorized use of an RFID read/write device. The invention includes a subscription service for communicating user credentials to a certificate authority to obtain a counter security protocol. The invention also includes decrypting information stored on an RF-operable device or transmitted via radio-frequency using counter security protocols.

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