Method for performing device security corrective actions based on loss of proximity to another device
US9763097B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/126
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The method disclosed herein provides for performing device security corrective action based on loss of proximity to another device, such as a key device. While a mobile communication device is locked, a mobile communication device determines whether or not a key device is within a specified distance. If the key device is not within the specified distance from the mobile communication device, a notification may be displayed on the mobile communication device. If a user responds to the notification, the user may prevent or alter the mobile communication device from performing at least one device security corrective action. If, however, the user does not respond to the notification within a specified time period, the at least one device security corrective action is performed on the mobile communication device.
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