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Security For A Personal Communication Device

  • US 20080034217A1
  • Filed: 07/18/2006
  • Published: 02/07/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/18/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A security system for a communication device, comprising:

  • an interface to the communication device configured to accept a physical key device; and

    logic of the communication device configured to activate a public mode of operation for the communication device when the physical key device is not accepted by the personal communication device, the public mode of operation allowing access to a first set of functions of the communication device, the public mode of operation prohibiting access to a second set of functions of the communication device, the logic further configured to activate a personal mode of operation for the communication device when the physical key device is accepted by the communication device, the personal mode of operation allowing access to the first set of functions and the second set of functions of the communication device.

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