Abstract: A system and method for updating multiple devices that are coupled to a network by a hub provides a trusted platform module in each of the devices, sends messages from the network to the hub for updating the devices, sends each of the devices messages from the hub to update the device, executes the content of each message in the device to which that message is sent, and deletes each message after it has been executed. Each of the messages preferably includes trusted code, and the device receiving each message executes the trusted code in the trusted platform module. The trusted code may include an update function, an image, and control data, and preferably has integrity. The hub may receive trusted code from a remote server, execute the trusted code to send a message to one of the devices, and then delete the trusted code.

Abstract: A system and method for updating multiple devices that are coupled to a network by a hub provides a trusted platform module in each of the devices, sends messages from the network to the hub for updating the devices, sends each of the devices messages from the hub to update the device, executes the content of each message in the device to which that message is sent, and deletes each message after it has been executed. Each of the messages preferably includes trusted code, and the device receiving each message executes the trusted code in the trusted platform module. The trusted code may include an update function, an image, and control data, and preferably has integrity. The hub may receive trusted code from a remote server, execute the trusted code to send a message to one of the devices, and then delete the trusted code.

Abstract: A system and method for updating multiple devices that are coupled to a network by a hub provides a trusted platform module in each of the devices, sends messages from the network to the hub for updating the devices, sends each of the devices messages from the hub to update the device, executes the content of each message in the device to which that message is sent, and deletes each message after it has been executed. Each of the messages preferably includes trusted code, and the device receiving each message executes the trusted code in the trusted platform module. The trusted code may include an update function, an image, and control data, and preferably has integrity. The hub may receive trusted code from a remote server, execute the trusted code to send a message to one of the devices, and then delete the trusted code.

Abstract: A system and method for updating multiple devices that are coupled to a network by a hub provides a trusted platform module in each of the devices, sends messages from the network to the hub for updating the devices, sends each of the devices messages from the hub to update the device, executes the content of each message in the device to which that message is sent, and deletes each message after it has been executed. Each of the messages preferably includes trusted code, and the device receiving each message executes the trusted code in the trusted platform module. The trusted code may include an update function, an image, and control data, and preferably has integrity. The hub may receive trusted code from a remote server, execute the trusted code to send a message to one of the devices, and then delete the trusted code.

Abstract: A portable biometric device enables a designated person to unlock any one portal exclusive of other portals of a secure entity and or a secure service by choosing which of their personal biometric characteristics is presented to the portable biometric device. The portable biometric device includes a biometric sensor such that a biometric characteristic of a person for example a finger pattern is read dependent upon the person presenting the biometric characteristic to the biometric sensor. The reading is encoded in order for a processor to determine if the biometric characteristic has been predesignated for access via a predesignated one of the plurality of portals. If so, the processor selects an appropriate authorization code which is communicated by wireless transmission for unlocking the predesignated one of the portals, to the exclusion of any other of the portals. In an alternate example the processor is a central controller remote from the biometric device.

Abstract: The present application discloses a wireless hand held portable security device in the form of a wireless hand held portable biometric device in communication with a plurality of ubiquitous items for receiving information from, and sending information to the plurality of ubiquitous items, comprising a processor for selecting at least one item of the plurality of ubiquitous items and for sending information to the selected item in order to activate or deactivate or send a programming to the selected item. The level of security and the personalization is achieved by using a fingerprint or a combination of fingerprints for accessing communication with a selected item.

Abstract: The present application discloses a wireless hand held portable security device in the form of a wireless hand held portable biometric device in communication with a plurality of ubiquitous items for receiving information from, and sending information to the plurality of ubiquitous items, comprising a processor for selecting at least one item of the plurality of ubiquitous items and for sending information to the selected item in order to activate or deactivate or send a programming to the selected item. The level of security and the personalization is achieved by using a fingerprint or a combination of fingerprints for accessing communication with a selected item.

Abstract: A portable biometric device enables a designated person to unlock any one portal exclusive of other portals of a secure entity and or a secure service by choosing which of their personal biometric characteristics is presented to the portable biometric device. The portable biometric device includes a biometric sensor such that a biometric characteristic of a person for example a finger pattern is read dependent upon the person presenting the biometric characteristic to the biometric sensor. The reading is encoded in order for a processor to determine if the biometric characteristic has been predesignated for access via a predesignated one of the plurality of portals. If so, the processor selects an appropriate authorization code which is communicated by wireless transmission for unlocking the predesignated one of the portals, to the exclusion of any other of the portals. In an alternate example the processor is a central controller remote from the biometric device.