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Secure storage unit replacement and locking system and method of using the same

US12210657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2022
Grant dateJan 28, 2025
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG07C9/00896
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to one embodiment, a secure storage unit replacement and locking system includes computer-executable instructions to receive a request to remove one of the storage units from the enclosure, and generate a key, wherein the key includes information for identifying the one storage unit to be removed. When the key is presented at the enclosure, the instructions receive information associated with the key when the key is located at the disk enclosure, determine which one of the plurality of storage units are to be unlocked by the key, and unlock the one storage unit according to the determination.

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