System and method for preventing use of a wireless device

Details System and method for preventing use of a wireless device System and method for preventing use of a wireless device

2002-01-02

2009-02-24

Zand, Kambiz (Department: 2134)

Information security

Access control or authentication

Network

Reexamination Certificate

active

07496957

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, the present invention is directed to a processor-based device that prevents unauthorized use, comprising a processor for executing software instructions, software instructions defining at least one user application, a wireless communication subsystem that is operable to transmit and receive data utilizing a wireless protocol, and software instructions defining a security protocol process that is operable to prevent execution of the software instructions defining the at least one user application by the processor when a message is received via the wireless communication subsystem, wherein the message indicates that the processor-based device is not in possession of a rightful user.

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United Kingdom Search Report for Application No. GB 02258128.4 dated Nov. 25, 2003.

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