Method to dynamically authenticate and control mobile devices
US8320883B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/065
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides a secure, dynamic and customizable system and method for authenticating a mobile device in a wireless network, in accordance with the security policies associated with the wireless network. The system and method involve a trusted authentication and device management application stored on the SIM card of the mobile device in a memory space that is protected and only accessible by the network operator. Moreover, authentication is based, at least in part, on information that relates to the environment of the mobile device, the information being available to the authentication application through the operating system of the mobile device.
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