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Method of initializing and using a security association for middleware based on physical proximity

  • US 7,545,941 B2
  • Filed: 02/24/2004
  • Issued: 06/09/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/16/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A system comprising:

  • a short-range ad hoc network that connects a wireless device to a nearby wireless device, each device including a memory device; and

    a processor disposed in communication with the memory device, the processor configured to;

    store an application directory in a middleware layer, the directory having at least one entry, each entry including an application program identifier, attributes, and security parameters;

    determine a priority for each entry in the application directory;

    identify a selected entry based on the priority;

    examine the attributes and the security parameters for the selected entry; and

    independently establish a security association to support a data communication when the security parameters direct the selected entry to use a secure connection.

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