System and method for disabling access to non-volatile storage in a multi-function peripheral
US8102557B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/3295
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multi-function peripheral (MFP) device having enhanced security for processed data is disclosed. The MFP includes both a non-volatile memory and a volatile memory. The MFP also includes a user interface configured to allow a user to prevent data from being stored on the non-volatile memory. The MFP further includes a processor or a switch configured to disable access to the non-volatile memory. The MFP blocks data from being stored on its non-volatile memory upon a user's selection via the user interface. The data is only temporarily stored on the volatile memory, and is erased after processing. This configuration prevents others from having access to the data.
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