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System and method for wireless handheld device security in a data center environment

  • US 9,877,200 B2
  • Filed: 01/20/2017
  • Issued: 01/23/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/10/2015
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system, comprising:

  • an access controller including a short range wireless communication controller; and

    an access point including a long range wireless communication controller, wherein the access point is coupled to the access controller via a secure link;

    wherein the access controller;

    receives a security credential from a mobile device via the short range wireless communication controller;

    authenticates the mobile device;

    requests an encryption key from the access point;

    provides the encryption key to the mobile device via the short range wireless communication controller;

    receives access information from the mobile device via the short range wireless communication controller; and

    provides the access information to the access point via the secure link; and

    wherein the access point;

    uses the access information to connect to the mobile device via the long range wireless communication controller; and

    encrypts communications with the mobile device over the long range wireless communication controller with the encryption key.

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