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USB secure storage apparatus and method

US8819811B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2010
Grant dateAug 26, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11C7/24
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A secure media device preferably includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Mass Storage Class (MSC) interface. A storage media area is also preferably provided. The storage media is preferably divided into a first and second area by arranging the storage media into multiple Logical Units (LUNs). The second area is preferably accessed in a conventional manner using a host USB MSC driver through the USB MSC interface on the storage device. A password dialog application can be located in the second area of the storage device.

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