Self-encrypting module with embedded wireless user authentication
US10778417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W12/64
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for a self-encrypting device (SED) incorporated into a host system. In one example, the host system includes a memory, a processor, a data channel in communication with the memory and the processor, and the SED. The SED comprises an authentication subsystem, a storage subsystem that stores encrypted data that is encrypted with an encryption key provided by the authentication subsystem, a radio frequency (RF) transceiver, and a data interface in electrical contact with the data channel. The data interface is locked from sending and receiving data until the SED is unlocked by the authentication subsystem with user-authentication information received via the RF transceiver.
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