METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING USER INPUT IN A MOBILE DEVICE

摘要

The present invention secures user data throughout its lifecycle—(1) when entering data into the mobile device, (2) when storing the data in the mobile device, and (3) when transmitting data from the mobile device. In accordance with a first aspect of the invention, the invention features a methodology for encrypting and passing the keystrokes to the application in an encrypted format. In accordance with a second aspect of the invention, the invention features a methodology to store data in a vault in an encrypted form and launch an application with the data from the vault. In accordance with a third aspect of the invention, the invention features a methodology to transmit data from the mobile device to an external application securely.

主权项

1. A method for modifying keystrokes of a mobile device keyboard by intercepting key event messages generated by the mobile device keyboard via a filter module, encrypting contents of the key event messages, and sending the encrypted key event messages to an application where the encrypted key event messages are decrypted, said method comprising:
(a) intercepting the key event messages; (b) processing the key event messages via the filter module; (c) encrypting the key event messages; (d) sending the encrypted key event messages to the application where the encrypted key event messages are decrypted; (e) providing an interface to turn encryption of the key event messages on and off and turning the encryption on or off in accordance with an input into the interface; and (f) indicating on the interface whether the encryption is turned on or off.