Method and apparatus for securing a peripheral data interface
US7877788B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2129
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for controlling connectivity comprising a connectivity control element coupled between an interface connector and an interface circuit, and an interface controller, coupled to the connectivity control element, for authenticating a peripheral device and controlling connectivity between the interface connector and the interface circuit based upon authentication of the peripheral device.
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