USB-compliant personal key
US6671808B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/117
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus, article of manufacture, and a memory structure for a USB-compliant personal key has been described. The personal key includes an integrated connector design that is simple and easy to manufacture, and allows broken or defective connecting pins to be easily replaced. In the several embodiments disclosed, the personal key also comprises a biometric sensor for authenticating the identity of the user, and visual and aural sensors for providing information to the user.
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