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Directional sensing mechanism and communications authentication

  • US 8,427,320 B2
  • Filed: 07/08/2011
  • Issued: 04/23/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/08/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling the operation of an electronic device, the method comprising:

  • maintaining data on the electronic device;

    determining that the electronic device has been presented to at least one of a reader and computer;

    prompting a user of the electronic device to establish a communication link with the at least one of a reader and computer; and

    prohibiting the electronic device from establishing the communication link with the at least one of a reader and computer unless a directional sensing mechanism on the electronic device detects one or more predetermined motions of the electronic device.

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