Security for mass storage devices in imaging devices
US7265865B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/608
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Imaging devices can have mass storage devices associated with them. In a networked environment that allows mounting of a shared resource, these mass storage devices can be viewed or even altered by anyone who can connect to the imaging device. However, unrestricted access may be undesirable. The various embodiments provide methods and apparatus for securing these mass storage devices. Security is variable among different sets of users or external devices attempting access of the mass storage device.
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