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Security arrangements for extended USB protocol stack of a USB host system

US8713683B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2012
Grant dateApr 29, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/85
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Security arrangements for a universal serial bus (USB) protocol stack of a USB host system are provided. The security arrangements prevent an unauthorized or suspicious USB device from communicating with the host system, detect suspicious activity originating from a device which is already communicating with the host system and may provide notification to a user.

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