System and method for enhanced RFID instrument security
US8264321B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2031 |
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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