Always-available embedded theft reaction subsystem
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1. A system comprising:
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a memory to store instructions that, when performed by the processor, enable the processor to;
arm the system using a semi-automatic arming scheme,wherein, the semi-automatic arming scheme to include a first manual step that readies the platform for arming, and a second automatic step which requires no affirmative end user action; and
monitor movement of a platform among a plurality of modes regardless of a power status of the platform, the plurality of modes comprising;
an unarmed mode, in which the system is to not protect the platform;
an armed mode, in which the platform is to be protected by encrypting data of the platform, the armed mode reached from the unarmed mode, after an arming command;
a suspecting mode, in which the platform is suspecting theft, the suspecting mode reached from the armed mode when a risk behavior is detected, wherein the risk behavior comprises disconnection of external power to the platform; and
an arming-in-progress mode, entered when the arming command is received prior to completion of entry into the armed mode,wherein, in the arming-in-progress mode, when the platform detects an inability to complete an arming process to enter the armed mode, an alert is sent,wherein once the arming is complete, the platform is in the armed mode, andwherein once the platform is in the suspecting mode, it remains in the suspecting mode until the system is disarmed.
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Abstract
A platform including a security system is described. The security system comprises, in one embodiment, a multi-state system having a plurality of modes, available whenever the platform has a source of power. The modes comprise an unarmed mode, in which the security system is not protecting the platform, an armed mode, in which the platform is protected, the armed mode reached from the unarmed mode, after an arming command, and a suspecting mode, in which the platform is suspecting theft, the suspecting mode reached from the armed mode, when a risk behavior is detected.
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1. A system comprising:
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a processor; and a memory to store instructions that, when performed by the processor, enable the processor to; arm the system using a semi-automatic arming scheme, wherein, the semi-automatic arming scheme to include a first manual step that readies the platform for arming, and a second automatic step which requires no affirmative end user action; and monitor movement of a platform among a plurality of modes regardless of a power status of the platform, the plurality of modes comprising; an unarmed mode, in which the system is to not protect the platform; an armed mode, in which the platform is to be protected by encrypting data of the platform, the armed mode reached from the unarmed mode, after an arming command; a suspecting mode, in which the platform is suspecting theft, the suspecting mode reached from the armed mode when a risk behavior is detected, wherein the risk behavior comprises disconnection of external power to the platform; and an arming-in-progress mode, entered when the arming command is received prior to completion of entry into the armed mode, wherein, in the arming-in-progress mode, when the platform detects an inability to complete an arming process to enter the armed mode, an alert is sent, wherein once the arming is complete, the platform is in the armed mode, and wherein once the platform is in the suspecting mode, it remains in the suspecting mode until the system is disarmed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A system, comprising:
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a processor powered in a plurality of modes; and a memory to store instructions that, when executed by the processor, enable the processor to arm the system using a semi-automatic arming scheme, wherein, the semi-automatic arming scheme to include a first manual step that readies the platform for arming, and a second automatic step which requires no affirmative end user action; wherein, whenever a power supply is available, the processor further to execute instructions to control movement of a platform among; an unarmed mode, in which the system is to not protect the platform; an armed mode, in which the platform is to be protected by encrypting data of the platform, the armed mode reached from the unarmed mode, after an arming command performed by the processor; a suspecting mode, in which the processor has executed instructions to indicate a theft suspicion, the suspecting mode reached from the armed mode, when the processor determines a risk behavior, wherein the risk behavior comprises disconnection of external power to the platform; and an arming-in-progress mode, entered when the arming command is received prior to completion of entry into the armed mode, wherein, in the arming-in-progress mode, when the platform detects an inability to complete an arming process to enter the armed mode, an alert is sent, wherein once the arming is complete, the platform is in the armed mode, and wherein once the platform is in the suspecting mode, it remains in the suspecting mode until the system is disarmed. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A platform comprising:
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a processor; and a memory to store instructions that, when performed by the processor, enable the processor to; arm the platform using a semi-automatic arming scheme, wherein, the semi-automatic arming scheme to include a first manual step that readies the platform for arming, and a second automatic step which requires no affirmative end user action; receive data from one or more interfaces, including a motion sensor, a GPS receiver, and a Bluetooth sensor, to detect an action triggering a suspicion of theft of the platform, and transition the platform into a suspecting mode; perform one or more security actions in response to being in the suspecting mode, the one or more security actions designed to protect data on the platform, and prevent theft of the platform; and control the movement of the platform, based on the availability of power, among; an unarmed mode, in which the system is to not protect the platform; an armed mode, in which the platform is to be protected by encrypting data of the platform, the armed mode reached from the unarmed mode, after an arming command; a suspecting mode, in which the platform is suspecting theft, the suspecting mode reached from the armed mode when a risk behavior is detected, wherein the risk behavior comprises disconnection of external power to the platform; and an arming-in-progress mode, entered when the arming command is received prior to completion of entry into the armed mode, wherein, in the arming-in-progress mode, when the platform detects an inability to complete an arming process to enter the armed mode, an alert is sent, wherein once the arming is complete, the platform is in the armed mode, and wherein once the platform is in the suspecting mode, it remains in the suspecting mode until the system is disarmed. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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