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Method for antivirus in a mobile device by using a mobile storage and a system thereof

US8701195B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2012
Grant dateApr 15, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2032

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  • 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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