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Systems and methods for identifying unauthorized users of an electronic device

  • US 10,318,716 B2
  • Filed: 12/04/2015
  • Issued: 06/11/2019
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/19/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for denying unauthorized usage of an electronic device, the method comprising, at the electronic device:

  • collecting a first set of data associated with a current usage identity, wherein the first set of data includes a first motion profile associated with the current usage identity;

    obtaining a second set of data associated with an authorized usage identity, wherein the second set of data includes a second motion profile associated with the authorized usage identity;

    determining that an unauthorized usage of the electronic device is occurring by comparing at least the first and second motion profiles; and

    in response to determining that the electronic device is communicably coupled to a host device;

    denying access to at least one function provided by the electronic device,gathering information associated with the host device, andcommunicating, to at least one electronic device associated with the electronic device, a notification that;

    (i) indicates the unauthorized usage, and(ii) includes the information associated with the host device.

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