Personal area network security lock and recharger combination apparatus for equipment access and utilization
June 20, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesMethod and apparatus for personal verification utilizing nonpredictable codes and biocharacteristics Method and apparatus for secure identification and verification Method and apparatus for personal identification Personal security system Method and apparatus for personal identification Information management and security system Personal computer using chip-in card to prevent unauthorized use Apparatus and method for providing an authentication system Patent #: 5844497 InventorApplicationNo. 879544 filed on 06/20/1997US Classes:713/185, Using record or token235/380, Credit or identification card systems235/382, Permitting access340/5.26, Code rotating or scrambling340/5.64, Wireless transmitter340/5.74, Access to electrical information380/270Wireless communicationExaminersPrimary: Gregory, Bernarr E.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesG07F 007/08H04L 009/32 H04L 009/00 AbstractA mechanism is provided, for use with a portable authorization key, such as a "Personal Area Network" (PAN) device, wherein the PAN device is to be carried by a human user and to be used for authorization for the user's use of equipment, such as a computer. Further, the mechanism of the invention is for use in situations where the user is to remain in close proximity to the equipment for a moderate-to-long period of time. The mechanism provides a physical interface for direct coupling with the PAN device. The interface includes a recharge power coupling. When the user begins a session of use of the equipment, HE gets out the PAN device and places it at the physical interface. Authorization to use the equipment is provided through the direct contact. Further, the equipment provides recharge power to the PAN device. Thus, the mechanism of the invention takes advantage of the extended period of time the user remains in close proximity to the equipment, to provide convenient recharging of the PAN device.Other References
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