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Secure mass storage device

  • US 20070239990A1
  • Filed: 03/29/2006
  • Published: 10/11/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A USB mass storage device, comprising:

  • a memory for storing data;

    a USB interface for coupling the USB mass storage device to a host computer;

    a USB controller operatively connected to said memory and USB interface and operative for transferring mass storage data between the host computer and memory;

    a biometric circuit that provides biometric authentication of a user; and

    a secure controller operatively connected to said biometric circuit and said USB controller and operative in accordance as a trusted platform and having a command set to access security functions and trust authentication of a user using the biometric circuit.

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