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Storage device with accessible partitions

  • US 8,543,764 B2
  • Filed: 09/10/2012
  • Issued: 09/24/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A storage device comprising:

  • memory comprising at least first and second storage partitions, the first storage partition including encrypted data that is decrypted after a first user code is received;

    circuitry configured to authorize access to the first storage partition when the first user code is received; and

    a user interface configured to receive the first user code while the storage device is in a detached state, the user interface further configured to provide the first user code to the circuitry;

    wherein the circuitry is programmed to;

    deny access to the second storage partition when the first user code is received;

    allow access to the second storage partition and not to the first storage partition when a second user code is received;

    allow access to the first and the second storage partitions when a third user code is received; and

    reset the first, second, and third user codes when a reset code is received by the circuitry.

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