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DEVICE SECURITY

  • US 20110055891A1
  • Filed: 08/26/2009
  • Published: 03/03/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2009
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for maintaining security of a device, the method comprising:

  • monitoring for a heartbeat signal via the device;

    if the heartbeat signal is detected, allowing operation of the device; and

    if the heartbeat signal is not detected within a predetermined amount of time, determining an appropriate action to take, taking an appropriate action comprising at least one of;

    requesting authorization to allow operation of the device;

    ordisabling at least one function of the device; and

    if the appropriate action comprises requesting authorization to allow operation of the device;

    allowing operation of the device upon, if authorization is received responsive to the request;

    ordisabling the at least one function of the device, if authorization is not received responsive to the request.

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