Qualcomm Incorporated

Henry Tong

Dan Vassilovski

Stephen S Carter

Gene Pitkin

A method and apparatus for configuration management for a computing device. The apparatus comprises an interface for providing available software to the computing device to be loaded onto the computing device. A processor executes a set of computer instructions to determine whether or not software resident in the computing device is authenticated or not. If the resident software is not authenticated, the processor loads the available software onto the computing device. If the resident software is authenticated, the processor loads the available software only if the available software is also authenticated.

Method and apparatus for configuration management for a computing device

A system of operating a wireless handset capable of making clear and secure calls is claimed. A secure call may be made by pressing a key for a predetermined amount of time. The handset enters a secure mode if the key is held for a time period greater than the predetermined amount of time. The handset enters a clear mode if the key is held for a time period less than the predetermined amount of time.

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Carlsbad, CA, United States of America

Henry Tong