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Method and device for protecting memory content using first and second addressable storage regions and first and second encryption keys

US9081724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2011
Grant dateJul 14, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/78
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of protecting digital data stored in a storage medium. The method comprises providing a first and a second addressable storage region in the storage medium, and selector means for selectively indicating one of the first and the second addressable storage regions as active; storing the digital data in the first addressable storage region of the storage medium, wherein the digital data stored in the first addressable storage region is stored encrypted with a first encryption key; and causing the selector means to indicate the first addressable storage region as being active; and, responsive to a trigger event, copying the digital data from the first to the second addressable storage region, wherein the digital data stored in the second addressable storage region is stored encrypted with a second encryption key; and causing the selector means to indicate the second addressable storage region as being active.

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