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Mobile device with disabling feature

  • US 10,600,045 B2
  • Filed: 06/22/2018
  • Issued: 03/24/2020
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/09/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a first configurable predetermined timeout time by a mobile device, wherein the mobile device comprises a mobile application, the mobile application capable of selection by a user, and wherein the first configurable predetermined timeout time is chosen by the user;

    receiving a password by the mobile application at a first time, the mobile application associated with account information;

    initiating a first transaction using the mobile device by executing the mobile application in the mobile device after receiving the password, wherein the mobile application has a functionality and is further configured for password protection;

    during the first transaction, starting a timer to begin timing the first transaction that counts down from the first configurable predetermined timeout time;

    for subsequent transactions before the first configurable predetermined timeout time has elapsed, receiving a reselection of the mobile application, the reselection not requiring a password to be entered after the password is entered the first time, even while the mobile application is configured for password protection; and

    disabling the mobile application after the first configurable predetermined timeout time has elapsed.

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