Portable memory storage device with biometric identification security
First Claim
1. A portable memory storage device operable with a host device, comprising:
- a flexible cable having a first end and a second end;
a first section including a biometric device for receiving biometric data, the first section coupled to the first end of the flexible cable; and
a second section including a connector for establishing communication between the portable memory storage device and the host device, the second section coupled to the second end of the flexible cable, the flexible cable electrically coupling the first and second sections, the first section is separable and freely movable in three dimensional space with respect to the second section to an extent allowed by the flexible cable, and the second section capable of mating with, and at least partially covering, the first section.
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Abstract
A portable memory storage device is disclosed where access to information on the device is granted only upon proper biometric authentication of a user. The device includes a controller, a non-volatile memory which may be a flash memory, and a biometric scanner system for controlling access to the information within the non-volatile memory. Each of the controller, non-volatile memory and biometric scanner system may be mounted in a base of the portable device, with the biometric system having an exposed surface on a top portion of the base for accepting biometric data such as a fingerprint. A cover is provided which includes a USB connector capable of mating within a USB port of the host device to establish communications between the portable and host devices. The cover also covers the exposed portion of the biometric scanner to protect the sensor when the portable memory storage device is not in use.
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1. A portable memory storage device operable with a host device, comprising:
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a flexible cable having a first end and a second end; a first section including a biometric device for receiving biometric data, the first section coupled to the first end of the flexible cable; and a second section including a connector for establishing communication between the portable memory storage device and the host device, the second section coupled to the second end of the flexible cable, the flexible cable electrically coupling the first and second sections, the first section is separable and freely movable in three dimensional space with respect to the second section to an extent allowed by the flexible cable, and the second section capable of mating with, and at least partially covering, the first section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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