Method for antivirus in a mobile device by using a mobile storage and a system thereof
US8701195B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/568
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for antivirus in a mobile device is performed by using a mobile storage and a system thereof. The method includes a mobile storage that is connected to a mobile device. The control module in the mobile storage automatically runs. The control module obtains root privilege of the operation system of the mobile device, and calls virus-killing module in the mobile storage to eliminate a file(s) or program(s) threatening security of the mobile device. The advantage is to obtain the newest antivirus method by using a mobile storage when a mobile device is unable to update antivirus software through internet.
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