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AssigneeAT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
InventorsBrian M. Novack, Stephanie Andrews, Aditya Arora, Emlyn C. Jeffrey, Gary Smith
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A computer apparatus is remotely initiated. Confirmation of a detected and authenticated presence of a user remote from the computer apparatus is detected and confirmed via a wireless network. Booting of the computer apparatus is initiated based on receiving confirmation of the detected and authenticated presence of the user remote from the computer apparatus. The computer apparatus is booted in a protected workstate that prevents access to the computer apparatus while the user is remote and until a local presence of the user is detected and authenticated. The computer apparatus is operable to be unprotected upon confirmation of the local presence of the user. The computer apparatus is also operable to be accessible to the user upon unprotecting the workstate of the computer apparatus.
A method of securely enabling remote computer logins, comprising:
A non-transitory computer readable storage medium that stores a computer program for securely enabling remote computer logins, the computer program, when executed by a processor, causing a computer apparatus to perform a process comprising:
A computer apparatus, comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.
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For authentication of entities: using biometrical features, e.g. fingerprint, retina-scan
Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates…:…
Specially adapted for particular uses: for hotels, motels, office buildings or the like
Involving the use of a pass: the pass enabling tracking or indicating presence
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1. Field of the Disclosure
The present disclosure relates to the fields of computer security and time management. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to securely enabling remote computer logins.
2. Background Information
FIG. 1 shows an exemplary general computer system that includes a set of instructions for networked device access control, according to an aspect of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 shows an exemplary system for networked device access control, according to an aspect of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 shows an exemplary process for networked device access control, according to an aspect of the present disclosure;
In view of the foregoing, the present disclosure, through one or more of its various aspects, embodiments and/or specific features or sub-components, is thus intended to bring out one or more of the advantages as specifically noted below.
FIG. 1 is an illustrative embodiment of a general computer system, on which a method of networked device access control can be implemented, and which is shown and is designated 100. The computer system 100 can include a set of instructions that can be executed to cause the computer system 100 to perform any one or more of the methods or computer based functions disclosed herein. The computer system 100 may operate as a standalone device or may be connected, for example, using a network 101, to other computer systems or peripheral devices.
In a networked deployment, the computer system 100 may operate in the capacity of a server or as a client user computer in a server-client user network environment, or as a peer computer system in a peer-to-peer (or distributed) network environment. The computer system 100 can also be implemented as or incorporated into various devices, such as a stationary computer, a mobile computer, a personal computer (PC), a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a wireless smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a communications device, a control system, a web appliance, a workstation computer, a checkpoint control system, a server, an access controller, an authentication system controller, a control computer, a biometric input device, an electronic card reader, or any other machine capable of executing a set of instructions (sequential or otherwise) that specify actions to be taken by that machine. The computer system 100 can be incorporated as or in a particular device that in turn is in an integrated system that includes additional devices. In a particular embodiment, the computer system 100 can be implemented using electronic devices that provide voice, video or data communication. Further, while a single computer system 100 is illustrated, the term “system” shall also be taken to include any collection of systems or sub-systems that individually or jointly execute a set, or multiple sets, of instructions to perform one or more computer functions.