Devices and methods for secure internet transactions
First Claim
1. A system for ensuring the security of a wireless access point, the system comprising:
- a wireless access point including;
a housing;
a memory within the housing;
a wireless communication module within the housing;
an antenna in communication with the wireless communication module, and coupled to the housing;
a private service set identifier (SSID) stored on the memory,a public SSID stored on the memory; and
a digital authenticator stored on the memory;
wherein the public SSID is accessed by a mobile communications device via a wi-fi connection and the digital authenticator transmitted to the mobile communications device, andwherein the mobile communications device accesses a digital certificate database on a network via a cellular connection to determine the wireless access point'"'"'s trustworthiness.
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Abstract
Devices and methods are disclosed which provide a mobile communications device with multiple methods of wireless communication which can use one method, such as WiFi, to connect to an independent wireless access point while using another method, such as cellular, to verify the security of the wireless access point. The wireless access point provides two SSID'"'"'s: one private SSID, which is usually encrypted to prevent access, and one public SSID, which is open to any mobile communications device. The mobile communications device connects to the public SSID and downloads a digital certificate. The mobile communications device then uses its cellular connection to verify the authenticity of the digital certificate with its service provider. If verified, the mobile communications device can make use of the wireless access point.
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25 Claims
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1. A system for ensuring the security of a wireless access point, the system comprising:
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a wireless access point including; a housing; a memory within the housing; a wireless communication module within the housing; an antenna in communication with the wireless communication module, and coupled to the housing; a private service set identifier (SSID) stored on the memory, a public SSID stored on the memory; and a digital authenticator stored on the memory; wherein the public SSID is accessed by a mobile communications device via a wi-fi connection and the digital authenticator transmitted to the mobile communications device, and wherein the mobile communications device accesses a digital certificate database on a network via a cellular connection to determine the wireless access point'"'"'s trustworthiness. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A mobile communications device for ensuring the security of a wireless router having a service set identifier (SSID), the mobile communications device comprising:
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a cellular connection; and a wi-fi connection, wherein the mobile communication device accesses the SSID and downloads a certificate from the wireless router via the wi-fi connection, and wherein the mobile communications device accesses a digital certificate database on a network via the cellular connection to determine the wireless access point'"'"'s trustworthiness. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of proving the trustworthiness of a wireless access point having a first service set identifier (SSID) and a second SSID comprising:
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connecting to the second SSID through a first connection; downloading a certificate from the wireless access point; and comparing the certificate with a database of certificates to verify an authenticity of the wireless access point, wherein the comparing further comprises connecting with the database of certificates through a second connection. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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