Hidden plug-in storage drive for data integrity
US9225527B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2212/7207
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A secure (e.g., protected) storage drive for use with an associated computer device is disclosed. The secure storage drive allows access only when properly authenticated to the computer device attempting to access the secure storage drive. Additionally, other levels of authentication may be required prior to allowing access. For example, access may only be allowed if both the computer device and a user authenticated to the computer device are recognized by the secure storage drive. If access to the secure storage drive is not permitted, then the secure storage drive may remain hidden and not accessible to the operating system of the computer device. Accordingly, if hidden, no command of the operating system of the computer device can access, alter, or erase data on the secure storage drive.
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