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Method and apparatus for providing remote access to security features on a computer network

  • US 6,145,085 A
  • Filed: 04/30/1998
  • Issued: 11/07/2000
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/30/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A security device for allowing remote access to the security features of a network computer, comprising:

  • a first memory slot for securely storing a user password, the user password allowing access to a predetermined feature(s) of the network computer;

    a second memory slot for securely storing an administrator password, the administrator password used to unlock all slots of the security device;

    a register for receiving user key information; and

    comparator logic coupled to the first and second memory slots and the register, the comparator logic asserting an unlock signal for permitting access to the predetermined feature(s) if the user key information matches the user password, the comparator logic further asserting the unlock signal if the user key information matches the administrator password.

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