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Trusted personal computer system with identification

  • US 5,341,422 A
  • Filed: 09/17/1992
  • Issued: 08/23/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/17/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A personal computer system for receiving and retaining data and for enabling data retained within the system to be secured against unauthorized access, the system comprising:

  • a normally closed enclosure,an enclosure lock for normally maintaining said enclosure in a securely locked condition denying access to the interior of the enclosure apart form possession of a key for said enclosure lock,an erasable memory element mounted within said enclosure for selective activation to one of an active state and an inactive state,an option switch mounted and accessible solely from within said enclosure and connected with said erasable memory element for setting said erasable memory element to a selected one of the active and inactive states, anda system processor mounted within said enclosure and connected with said erasable memory element for controlling access to at least certain levels of data and programs stored within the system by distinguishing between the active and inactive states of said memory element.

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