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Network system with electronic credentials and authentication for appliances

US9009811B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 2007
Grant dateApr 14, 2015
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Expiry dateNov 1, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2012/285
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An appliance has a communication network with a plurality of nodes for executing commands to enable operation by components. A firewall is provided to restrict access to the commands by the nodes without a password.

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