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Method and system for controlling access to data stored on a data storage device

US7191344B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2002
Grant dateMar 13, 2007
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Expiry dateOct 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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