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Method of encrypting and decrypting data stored on a storage device using an embedded encryption/decryption means

US8001391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2008
Grant dateAug 16, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L9/0894
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of encrypting data is provided that uses a medium key retrieved from a storage medium. The medium key is combined with another key to generate a combination key. Content is encrypted according to the combination key and written to the storage medium.

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