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Mobile device security using multiple profiles

US9075967B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 31, 2012
Grant dateJul 7, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 11, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W12/06
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mobile electronic device operates in accordance with at least two different application configurations. The device starts by operating in accordance with the first configuration after it receives a first access credential. The first configuration includes a hidden security application. When the device executes the hidden security application, a user may enter a second access credential via the second security application. When the device receives the second access credential, it then switches to a second application configuration.

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