CPC H04L 63/20 (2013.01) [H04L 9/085 (2013.01); H04L 9/0825 (2013.01); H04L 9/30 (2013.01); H04L 9/3268 (2013.01); H04L 63/10 (2013.01); H04W 12/08 (2013.01); H04W 12/60 (2021.01)] | 18 Claims |
1. A method implemented by one or more computing devices for managing use of an asset, the method comprising:
accomplishing a registration procedure between an asset device physically coupled with an asset and an owner device associated with an owner of the asset;
transmitting a secure policy associated with a user from a policy owner device to a user device associated with the user, wherein the secure policy includes policy attributes defining conditions and limitations for controlling use of the asset and is distinct from cryptographic keys used to secure the communication to the asset;
transmitting the secure policy from user device to the asset device;
requesting, by the user device, a specified use of the asset; and
enforcing the policy by the asset device whereby the request is granted only when the requested use corresponds to the policy attributes in the policy.
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