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Techniques for physical presence detection for a communications device

US8122491B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 2006
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M2242/30
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Techniques are provided for determining a physical presence setting. First information is received indicating whether a physical token of a user is detected with respect to a device associated with the user. The physical presence setting for the user with respect to the device is determined in accordance with the first information.

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