Secure data cartridge
US7493494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/78
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
According to the invention, an authorization system for authorizing access to a data cartridge is disclosed. The authorization system includes a code, a data cartridge interface, a fingerprint processor, a password generator, and an authorization engine. The code is obtained from outside the data cartridge. The data cartridge interface is used to read data from the data cartridge, where the data includes first information and a fingerprint. The fingerprint generator generates second information using at least the code. The password generator unlocks the data cartridge using the code and the data. The authorizing engine is coupled to at least one of the password generator or the fingerprint processor. At least some of the data or the second information is compared to authorize the data cartridge.
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