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Memory device and password storing method thereof

US7895406B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2007
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C16/22
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

To provide a memory device and a password storing method thereof, according to which an improved security function is realized by resourcefully designing the storage position and/or storing order of password data stored in the memory device to prevent unauthorized password acquisition. The memory device makes a determination of whether or not rewriting and/or reading of data is permitted by verification of a password, the memory device comprising a plurality of partial memory areas which store a plurality of partial bit strings that comprise a bit string of the password, and wherein the plurality of partial memory areas are located apart from each other in a memory cell array.

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