Boot-up and hard drive protection using a USB-compliant token
US7337323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 17, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/34
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for booting a computer. The method comprises the steps of emulating a floppy disk drive communicatively coupled to a computer in a token via a USB-compatible interface, and booting the computer using the token. The apparatus comprises means for performing these functions, including a token with a processor having one or more memories storing processor instructions and data for performing the method steps. The memory may also securely store sensitive data.
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