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Security system and method for a portable personal computer

  • US 5,578,991 A
  • Filed: 12/02/1994
  • Issued: 11/26/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A security system for a portable computer, said portable computer having general purpose data processing and storage circuitry, said security system comprising:

  • a sensor for detecting a separation of said portable computer from an object, said sensor transitioning from an inactivated state to an activated state when said portable computer is separated;

    an alarm circuit integrated in said general purpose data processing and storage circuitry and coupled to said sensor and having a disarmed state and an armed state, said alarm circuit detecting when said sensor is in said activated state and issuing a notification when said alarm circuit is in said armed state and said sensor is in said activated state; and

    a computer input device for providing data to said general purpose data processing and storage circuitry to selectively place said alarm circuit in said armed state and said disarmed state.

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