Mobile communications device with security features
US8081952B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W88/02
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A mobile communications device for communicating with a wireless network is described. The device includes a processor, a communications sub-system connected to the processor for exchanging signals with the wireless network and with the processor, a user input device connected to the processor for sending user input signals to the processor in response to user inputs. A security module is associated with the processor for automatically taking a security action upon detecting a predetermined security user input through the user input device. The security action can include sending a duress message and/or wiping data stored on the device.
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