Tailoring the availability of network resources to on-demand, user proximity, and schedule time
a network resource and on-demand technology, applied in the field of home network security devices, can solve the problems of narrow network service area, limited time that end users can have their activities monitored by 3sup>rd /sup>parties, and one especially vulnerable to hackers and other threats
Inactive Publication Date: 2020-06-11
MOBILEM2M INC
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Reduces the time available for data collection and surveillance by third parties, decreases the risk of malware infections, and limits network access to only when necessary, enhancing user control over their network security.
Problems solved by technology
While this can be especially useful and convenient, all of these connected devices can make one especially vulnerable to hackers and other threats.
By doing this, the threat vector service area of the network is narrowed and the time that the end users can have their activities monitored by 3rd parties is limited.
This reduces the window of ability for connected devices in the home to collect and report information, (i.e. spy), on the end user to only the time that the end user requires network services.
By limiting the time the network is on also reduces the likelihood that connected devices in the home will be discovered and infected by worm / bot distributed viruses.
It also decreases the threat vector service area of the end user network to malicious hacking attacks and reduces the opportunity for government agencies or any 3rd party to use network traffic, wired or wireless, to surveil end user activities to only the time that the end user requires network services, and limits the ability of non-authorized users to access the network to only the times that the end user desires network services.
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[0021]Referring to FIG. 1, shown is a detailed block diagram of a nominally off smart switch-controlled network with the telephony network connection. In the home, the user may have one or more network devices connected to a home network 102 that connects to the internet 109 through a router 104 connected to a modem 106. The internet appliances can connect to router 104 in either a wired or wireless connection. Router 104 and modem 106 can be any type of network gateway, which acts as an entrance to the internet 109 through ISP 110, and may include devices such as a combination of a router and a high-speed modem, including a DSL modem and a cable modem, among others. Router 104 may be a stand-alone device or integrated into the high-speed modem 106.
[0022]One such appliance connected to home network 102 is a smart switch 100. Smart switch 100 is an electronic device configured with a network access system for connecting to internet 109 through router 104. Smart switch 100 is also con...
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A device comprises of an AC input port for receiving AC power. An AC output port is adapted to receive an AC power cord of the home network device. A switch is provided for controlling the AC power to the home network device and switching the home network device between an on state and an off state. A processor is in communication with the switch for controlling the on state and the off state of the home network device in response to one of three predetermined conditions.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16 / 364,692 filed Mar. 26, 2019 which application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 654,612 filed Apr. 9, 2018, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]This disclosure relates to a home network security device, and more specifically, this disclosure relates to a nominally off smart-switch-controlled network device.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0003]The home environment contains an increasing number of connected Internet Protocol (IP) enabled wired and wireless devices. These internet connected devices, include smart TVs, security cameras, smart locks, gaming consoles, smart thermostats. With the explosion of the internet of things (IOT) virtually every new home appliance has the ability to connect to the internet. While this can be especially useful and convenient, all of these connected devices can make on...
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IPC IPC(8): H04L12/28H04W4/38H04W4/021
CPCH04W4/38H04L12/2818H04W4/021H04L12/2803
InventorCRUMP, BERNIE
OwnerMOBILEM2M INC