US 9491564

Here is a concise summary of US patent 9491564:

• Patent Number: US9491564
• Title: Mobile device and method with secure network messaging for authorized components
• Assignee: The current assignee is Headwater Research LLC. The original assignee was Headwater Partners I LLC.
• Inventors: Gregory G. Raleigh
• Filing Date: July 22, 2016
• Issue Date: November 8, 2016

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