Using a Communication Protocol to Provide Security Services

摘要

A wireless communication protocol may be utilized to authenticate a protected device. If the device is not properly authenticated, the device may be rendered inoperable. Thus, a limited range RF communication between the protected device and a base station may be utilized to automatically determine whether or not the device may be utilized. If the base station is not in-range, operation of the device may be defeated.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
sending a wireless signal to a wireless device; determining whether the wireless device transmits any wireless transmission responsive to said signal; and if no wireless transmission is received from said wireless device in response to said wireless signal, disabling an operation of said wireless device.