Patent ID: 6658570
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A method in a data processing system having both a wireless interface and a keyboard for activating a password requirement in a computer system included within said data processing system wherein said computer system can be accessed without entry of a password, said method comprising the steps of:establishing a plurality of storage locations within said computer system; establishing a serial interface within said computer system; establishing a first plurality of a plurality of commands which attempt to access said plurality of storage locations utilizing said serial interface, wherein said first plurality of said plurality of commands is associated with said serial interface; transmitting a wireless signal to said computer system via said wireless interface, wherein said computer system receives said wireless signal; in response to a receipt of said wireless signal, activating a password requirement in said computer system; and thereafter, requiring a user to enter a correct entry of a password at said keyboard prior to said computer system being fully operable.