Hardware sanitization and destruction machine
US10675635B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB02C18/0076
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for disposal of electronic devices includes a transport mechanism for transferring the storage devices through the apparatus. A scanner scans or reads the devices as the devices move through the apparatus, a sanitizer for degaussing or erasing the storage devices, and a destruction mechanism for physically deforming the devices. The apparatus is further configured to receive scanned information from the scanner, determine identification information for the devices based on the scanned information, and update status information of the devices during movement of the devices between the scanner, sanitizer, and destruction mechanism.
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