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Security switch

US8090961B2 · kind B2 · utility

42Cited by

6References

19Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Simon Yoffe · IL

Inventors

Simon Yoffe · Givat Shmuel, IL
David Yoffe · Haifa, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 29, 2007
Grant date	Jan 3, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 28, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG06F21/82
WIPO fieldComputer technology
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for securing a personal device that includes a device core and a peripheral device from unauthorized access or operation. The system and method use a switch, included fully or partially within an envelope of the device and which cannot be affected in its operation by either the device core or the peripheral device. The switch may be activated by an authorized user of the personal device either preemptively or in response to a detected threat.

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