Inventors:
John K. Reece - Colorado Springs CO, US
Doug D. Scott - Colorado Springs CO, US
Timothy L. Reese - Colorado Springs CO, US
Brian L. Fox - Colorado Springs CO, US
Assignee:
Intel Corporation - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H04M 1/00
US Classification:
4555501, 455 133, 455 78, 455 88, 455121, 4551271, 455128, 455129, 455352, 455411, 455558, 4555621, 455571, 4555757, 379447, 37943305, 380 44, 380 46
Abstract:
Briefly, a method and apparatus for decoding and authenticating an antenna is disclosed. The method may include detecting attachment of an antenna to a transmitter by authenticating a cipher received from the antenna. The method further includes suspending transmission if the antenna is not attached to the transmitter.