Method and apparatus for security in a wireless network
AssigneeSeknion, Inc.
InventorsThorkild Hansen, Michael L. Oristaglio
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for preventing unauthorized users from gaining access to a wireless network. A processor allows only data transmissions from the directions of the authorized users to access the network. Data transmissions from other directions are not allowed to access the network. The present invention also relates to a method and apparatus fore transmitting information only in selected directions, while in directions not selected, information cannot be inferred from the transmitted signal or signals.
Claims26
A method for securely transmitting data over radio waves comprising:
- transmitting one or more data beams wherein each said data beam comprises data and a radiation pattern,
- transmitting one or more scramble beams comprising one or more signals from which data cannot be inferred and one or more radiation patterns, and,
- adjusting said one or more data beams and said one or more scramble beams such that said one or more scramble beams overshadow said one or more data beams in all but selected directions.
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