Methods and Systems for Close Proximity Wireless Communications
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1. A system, comprising:
- a first device; and
a second device configured to communicate wirelessly with the first device, wherein the first and second devices selectively reduce an operational range for communications before sharing a secret, the secret related to data encryption.
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Abstract
A system is provided that includes a first device and a second device. The second device is configured to communicate wirelessly with the first device. The first and second devices selectively reduce an operational range for communications before sharing a secret, the secret related to data encryption.
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27 Claims
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1. A system, comprising:
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a first device; and
a second device configured to communicate wirelessly with the first device, wherein the first and second devices selectively reduce an operational range for communications before sharing a secret, the secret related to data encryption. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A transmitter, comprising:
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close proximity transmission mode logic; and
extended proximity transmission mode logic, wherein the close proximity transmission mode logic selectively reduces a transmission range before transmitting an encryption key. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A receiver, comprising:
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close proximity communication mode logic; and
extended proximity communication mode logic, wherein the close proximity communication mode logic selectively bypasses a receiver component during a close proximity communication mode. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A method, comprising:
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reducing an operational range for communications between two devices;
sharing a secret between the two devices while the operational range for communications is reduced. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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