User authentication using a mobile phone SIM card
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1. A computer system, comprising:
- a processor; and
a controller coupled to the processor that periodically polls for the presence of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card.
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Abstract
A method for providing security to a computer system is described. Specifically, the computer periodically polls for an electronic device having a SIM card. If the computer locates such an electronic device, the computer requests authentication from the electronic device. The user of the electronic device is given access to the computer system only if the computer is able to validate the authentication information provided by the electronic device.
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30 Claims
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1. A computer system, comprising:
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a processor; and
a controller coupled to the processor that periodically polls for the presence of a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A computer system, comprising:
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means for transmitting power and data to a proximity device of the computer system;
means for decrypting encrypted information sent by the proximity device; and
means for authenticating a user'"'"'s credentials. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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17. A mobile phone, comprising:
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a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card that provides credentials for a wireless telecommunications user and credentials to authenticate to a computer; and
a keyboard coupled to the SIM card, wherein the user enters a code with the keyboard before the SIM card provides authentication credentials to the computer. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method, comprising:
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operating in a low power mode;
polling for a smart card;
identifying a smart card; and
requesting user credentials from the smart card. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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