Mobile device management
US8918080B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/65
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for reducing fraud, waste, and abuse of devices associated with government or business programs. Devices are authenticated based on a first set of data collected from the device, and if authenticated, may be permitted to send or receive service requests based on a second set of data that identifies the user, includes data about the user, identifies the service and/or identifies eligibility criteria. Devices may also be subject to eligibility requirements instituted before, during or after a service request is performed that determine the eligibility of the device and/or the user of the device. Devices may also be subject to filtering requirements administered before or during a service request. Devices may also be subject verification before, during or after one or more service requests.
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