Data protection based on user input during device boot-up, user login, and device shut-down states
US10372937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2139
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computing device is described herein that automatically enters a data protection mode in response to the detected presence or absence of certain user input and/or user input behaviors during a device boot-up state, a user login state, or a device shut-down state. When the device enters the data protection mode, sensitive data stored on the device is automatically rendered invisible and/or inaccessible to a user thereof. The sensitive data may be rendered invisible and/or inaccessible in a manner that is not likely to be apparent to the user of the computing device.
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