Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support – Multiple computer communication using cryptography – Particular communication authentication technique
Reexamination Certificate
2007-10-23
2007-10-23
Moazzami, Nasser (Department: 2136)
Electrical computers and digital processing systems: support
Multiple computer communication using cryptography
Particular communication authentication technique
C713S191000, C705S065000, C705S069000, C380S277000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10017212
ABSTRACT:
A platform discrimination indication register is stored in a wireless network card. This register holds a platform discrimination indication that indicates whether the wireless network card can be used to transfer data with notebook computers or whether the wireless network card is restricted to transferring data from a personal digital assistant or defined set of restricted devices. The platform discrimination indication can be upgraded using a key value obtained from an Internet site. This key value is limited to a specific wireless network card because of the use of a unique electronic I.D. An Internet site encrypts the electronic I.D. to produce the first key, such as a platform activation key (PAK). This first key is then decrypted at the personal data device in order to obtain a unique calculated I.D. value. If the calculated I.D. value matches the electronic I.D. value on the wireless network card, then the platform discrimination indication is altered (upgraded), allowing the operation of the wireless network card with notebook computers.
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Gulbransen Kirstin
Mocanu Iulian
Pondick Jody
Wodzianek Richard
Moazzami Nasser
Shiferaw Eleni A.
Sierra Wireless Inc.
Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner LLP
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