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System and method for preventing unauthorized use of a device

An unauthorized, device-based technology used in security

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-07-26
MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC
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Even worse, such an individual may be able to access sensitive information stored in the cell phone memory

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[0021] While the application document contains claims defining what is believed to be novel features of the invention, it is believed that the invention will be better understood from consideration of the following description and drawings, in which like reference numerals apply throughout.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 1 , a system 100 for preventing unauthorized use of a device is illustrated. System 100 may include biometric reader 110 , authentication unit 112 and device 114 . In one configuration, biometric reader 110 , authentication unit 112 and device 114 may all be embedded in clothing 116 . For the purposes of the present invention, the phrase "embedded in (in) clothing" means at least partially disposed in or on fibers or other material or structure of any suitable piece of clothing or any article capable of being worn or encased such as a person, animal or even a machine .

[0023] Biometric reader 110 may measure biometric characteristics of the user and may send t...

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The present invention provides a system (100) and method (200) for preventing unauthorized use of a device (114). The system (100) includes a biometric reader (110) and an authentication unit (112). The biometric reader (110) measures a biometric characteristic and transmits the measured biometric characteristic to the authentication unit (112) over a communications link (118). The device (114) is embedded within a garment (116), and the authentication unit (112) transmits an authorizing signal to the device (114) when the authentication unit (112) biometrically identifies a user. In one arrangement, the authentication unit (112) can include a database (134) for storing authorized biometric samples. The authentication unit (112) can compare the measured biometric characteristic with the authorized biometric samples when the authentication unit (112) receives the measured biometric characteristic from the biometric reader (110).

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to wearable electronic products, and more particularly to security for such electronic products. Background technique [0002] Several companies are currently embedding various types of electronics into clothing. For example, many manufacturers incorporate electronic devices such as mobile phones, global positioning system (GPS) trackers, and video cameras inside jackets or other outerwear. Some of these wearable electronic products may contain sensitive information or may provide access to services for which a fee is incurred. Unauthorized users of garments that include wearable electronics may have access to such information and may incur fees for using these services, which will be paid by the owner of the garment. [0003] For example, some clothing items may include a cellular phone embedded therein. If an unauthorized individual gains access to such a garment, that individual will have unimpeded access t...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): G05B19/00G06F7/00G06K9/00G06F21/32G06F7/04G07C9/00
CPCG07C9/00087G06F21/32G06F21/6209G06F2221/2141G07C2009/00095G06F1/163G06F21/83H04W4/80G07C9/26G07C9/257G06F18/00
Inventor 约瑟夫·L·德沃夏克
Owner MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC