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System and method for computer storage security

US7469337B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Filing dateAug 14, 2006
Grant dateDec 23, 2008
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/2139
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method to protect stored data is provided, comprising performing one or more times, by a processor, the following actions: receiving from a device verification information generated using common information known to the device and to the processor, verifying the validity of the verification information using the common information, determining an authorization status of the device based on (1) the validity of the verification information and (2) the time the verification information is received by the processor, and receiving a request from the device to access the stored data. The device is allowed to access the stored data based on the authorization status at the time the request is received.

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