Digital lanyard for securing data on portable devices
US9201456B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L63/0853
- WIPO fieldDigital communication
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A data securing system includes a digital lanyard having a first end portion connected with a first line, having a first connector portion, and a second line having a second connector portion. A second end portion of the digital lanyard includes an electronic data generating device interface. The first connector portion of the first line and the second connector portion of the second line, when in operative connection, form a complete electrical connection between the first end portion and the second end portion. The system further includes an electronic data generating device having an electronic data generating device connector portion configured to operatively connect to the electronic data generating device interface of the second end portion, and an authentication portion of the electronic data generating device provides a capability to authenticate a user to permit the user to obtain access to secured and/or restricted data via the electronic data generating device.
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