Method and system for controlling access to data stored on a data storage device
US7191344B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2153
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method of data encryption and decryption for controlling access to a data storage device such as a hard disk drive or optical drive is provided. The invented method utilizes data encryption and decryption techniques, combined with a token device, to control access to data stored on the data storage device.
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