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Data storage device security system

US7507096B1 · kind B1 · utility

2Cited by
10References
23Claims
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Filing dateOct 7, 2005
Grant dateMar 24, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2200/1639
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A locking data cable (24) is disclosed. The data cable (24) includes a data plug (26) and an associated lock (32). When the data plug (26) is engaged with a data port (16) of a data storage device (12), an actuator (38) of the locking data cable (24) may be used to change the lock (32) from an unlocked position to a locked position.

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