Computer security peripheral
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1. A computer security device comprising:
- a proximity sensor operable to detect the presence of a user;
a computer interface connector operable to transfer information between the security device and the computer;
a controller coupled to the proximity sensor and the computer interface connector;
the controller being operable to generate signals transferred to the computer by the computer interface connector, to perpetuate operation of a computer program.
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Abstract
Provided is a computer security peripheral. The device includes a proximity sensor operable to detect the presence of a user. In addition, a computer interface connector operable to transfer information between the device and the computer is provided. A controller is coupled to the proximity sensor and the computer interface connector. The controller is operable to generate signals transferred to the computer by the interface controller to perpetuate operation of a computer program. A method of use is also provided.
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25 Claims
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1. A computer security device comprising:
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a proximity sensor operable to detect the presence of a user;
a computer interface connector operable to transfer information between the security device and the computer;
a controller coupled to the proximity sensor and the computer interface connector;
the controller being operable to generate signals transferred to the computer by the computer interface connector, to perpetuate operation of a computer program. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A computer security device for use with a computer including security software normally operational to secure the computer when no user input to the computer occurs for a period of time, the device comprising:
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sensing means for sensing the presence or absence of a user in the immediate vicinity of the computer and for providing proximity signals pertaining to the presence or absence of the user;
interface means for transferring information between the security device and the computer;
control means for receiving proximity signals and responsive thereto transmitting a signal through the interface means to the computer, the signal operating to perpetuate the operation of a computer program, the signal transferred without interruption of other user input. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13)
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14. A computer security method for use with a computer including security software normally operational to secure the computer when no user input to the computer occurs for a period of time, the device comprising:
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sensing presence of a user in a selected vicinity of the computer;
generating a signal to the computer in response to the presence of a user during the time interval, the signal operating to perpetuate the operation of a computer program as a priority to the security software, the signal transferred concordantly with other user input; and
accommodating normal operation of the security software in the absence of a user during the time interval. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A computer control method for use with a computer including primary software and secondary software, the secondary software normally operational at a time interval, the device comprising:
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setting the time interval for the secondary application to a known value;
sensing presence of a user in a selected vicinity of the computer;
generating a signal of spoofed data to the computer in response to the presence of a user during the time interval, the signal operating to perpetuate a current program state of the primary software as a priority to the secondary software; and
accommodating normal operation of the secondary software in the absence of a user during the time interval. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21)
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22. A computer security device for use with a computer including security software normally operational to secure the computer when no user input to the computer occurs for a period of time:
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a proximity sensor operable to detect the presence of a user;
a computer interface connector operable to transfer information between the security device and the computer;
a controller coupled to the proximity sensor and the computer interface connector;
the controller being operable to generate signals transferred to the computer by the computer interface connector, to engage operation of the security program. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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