System and method for accessing peripheral devices
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1. A method for accessing a peripheral device, comprising the steps of:
- storing user information in a portable computing device; and
transmitting the user information from the portable computing device to the peripheral device such that the peripheral device receives the user information and confirms the authorization of the user to use the peripheral device.
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for accessing a peripheral device. The method comprises the step of storing user information in a portable computing device, and transmitting the user information from the portable computing device to the peripheral device such that the peripheral device receives the user information and confirms the authorization of the user to use the peripheral device.
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1. A method for accessing a peripheral device, comprising the steps of:
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storing user information in a portable computing device; and
transmitting the user information from the portable computing device to the peripheral device such that the peripheral device receives the user information and confirms the authorization of the user to use the peripheral device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A system for accessing a peripheral device, comprising:
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means for storing user information in a portable computing device;
means for transmitting the user information from the portable computing device;
means for receiving the user information at the peripheral device; and
means for confirming the authorization of the user to use the peripheral device. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30)
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16. A system for accessing a peripheral device, comprising:
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logic configured to store user information in a portable computing device;
logic configured to transmit the user information from the portable computing device;
logic configured to receive the user information at the peripheral device; and
logic configured to confirm the authorization of the user to use the peripheral device.
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23. A portable computing device, comprising:
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logic configured to receive and store user information;
a wireless transmitter adapted to wirelessly transmit data to a peripheral device; and
logic configured to wirelessly transmit the user information to the peripheral device via the wireless transmitter.
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28. A peripheral device, comprising:
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a wireless receiver adapted to wirelessly receive user information transmitted from a peripheral device;
logic configured to confirm the authorization of the user from the user information; and
logic configured to enable the peripheral device for use if authorization is confirmed.
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