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Method and apparatus for authorizing a communication interface

US8156545B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 9, 2007
Grant dateApr 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4367
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for authorizing a communication interface between a first and second module comprises detecting a coupling between a first module and a second module, certifying a first pairing certificate is valid between the first module and the second module, and issuing a first operating certificate and storing the first operating certificate on at least one of the first module and the second module.

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