Patent ID: 7350230
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A system for authenticating a mobile device, the system comprising: a wireless security module separate from and having a preestablished relationship with the mobile device, the wireless security module having a secure memory storing security information establishing the preestablished relationship between the security module and the mobile device and including means for sending an authentication signal for authenticating the mobile device; means for authenticating the mobile device based upon the authentication signal from the wireless security module; and a wireless receiver for receiving the authentication signal, the means for authenticating the mobile device including means for establishing a trust relationship between the security module and an external device to which the mobile device seeks to be granted access, the means for authenticating the mobile device further operating to verify the existence of the preestablished relationship between the security module and the mobile device so that the trust relationship established for the security module can be granted to the mobile device.