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Methods, systems and apparatus to secure devices via physical and/or virtual locking

US9449200B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2014
Grant dateSep 20, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/86
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, systems, apparatus and articles of manufacture are disclosed to secure devices. An example disclosed apparatus includes a platform detector to determine when the device is within a threshold proximity to a platform, a device locking manager to initiate a locking service for the device when within the threshold proximity, and a device tampering manager to initiate a tampering remedy in response to detecting an indication of tampering.

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