Apparatus and method for PC security and access control
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1. An apparatus for extending the security and access control capabilities of a PC including:
- a. a portable housing;
b. nonvolatile memory within the housing;
c. an interface on the housing for communication between the nonvolatile memory and the PC; and
d. a software application in the nonvolatile memory comprising a series of utilities designed to perform specific functions;
e. a data repository in the nonvolatile memory to store all required data to support software functions.
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Abstract
An apparatus and method for configuring, altering, controlling, securing, and extending the processing capability and functionality of PCs using a nonvolatile memory device using software and data carried within the device.
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1. An apparatus for extending the security and access control capabilities of a PC including:
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a. a portable housing;
b. nonvolatile memory within the housing;
c. an interface on the housing for communication between the nonvolatile memory and the PC; and
d. a software application in the nonvolatile memory comprising a series of utilities designed to perform specific functions;
e. a data repository in the nonvolatile memory to store all required data to support software functions. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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