Device for protecting data transmitted by a facsimile machine
US6297892A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/001
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for protecting data transmitted by a facsimile machine and provides for encrypting and decrypting of data converted to a binary code. The device is detachably connectable to a facsimile machine for receiving the data and for encrypting/decrypting the data in accordance with a pre-selected key. The encrypted data is stored by the device for subsequent retrieval upon demand. A keypad and an associated visual display allow programming of the electronic function of the device.
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