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Method and apparatus for securing a computing device

US8583937B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2010
Grant dateNov 12, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for securing a computing device are provided. A state of the computing device is determined, the state associated with a protection state. The computing device is automatically switching between a plurality of security levels at based on the state.

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