Password protected modular computer method and device
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1. A computer module, said module comprising:
- an enclosure, said enclosure being insertable into a console;
a central processing unit in said enclosure, said central processing unit comprising a microprocessor based integrated circuit chip;
a hard disk drive in said enclosure, said hard disk drive being coupled to said central processing unit; and
a programmable memory device in said enclosure, said programmable memory device being configurable to store a password for preventing a possibility of unauthorized use of said hard disk drive.
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Abstract
A method and device for securing a removable Attached Computer Module (“ACM”) 10. ACM 10 inserts into a Computer Module Bay (“CMB”) 40 within a peripheral console to form a functional computer such as a desktop computer or portable computer. The present ACM 10 includes a locking system, which includes hardware and software 600, 700, to prevent accidental removal or theft of the ACM from the peripheral console. While ACM is in transit, further security is necessary against illegal or unauthorized use. If ACM contains confidential data, a high security method is needed to safeguard against theft.
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30 Claims
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1. A computer module, said module comprising:
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an enclosure, said enclosure being insertable into a console;
a central processing unit in said enclosure, said central processing unit comprising a microprocessor based integrated circuit chip;
a hard disk drive in said enclosure, said hard disk drive being coupled to said central processing unit; and
a programmable memory device in said enclosure, said programmable memory device being configurable to store a password for preventing a possibility of unauthorized use of said hard disk drive. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method for operating a computer system, said method comprising:
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inserting an attached computer module (“
ACM”
) into a bay of a modular computer system, said ACM comprising a microprocessor unit coupled to a mass memory storage device;
applying power to said computer system and said ACM to execute a security program, said security program being stored in said mass memory storage device; and
prompting for a user password from a user on a display. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A computer system comprising:
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a console comprising, a primary power supply, and a first low voltage differential signal (LVDS) channel comprising two unidirectional serial channels that transmit data in opposite directions; and
a computer module configured to be operational only upon insertion into said console and receiving power from said primary power supply, said computer module comprising, an enclosure insertable into the console, a central processing unit in said enclosure, said central processing unit comprising a microprocessor based integrated circuit chip, a hard disk drive in said enclosure, said hard disk drive being coupled to said central processing unit, a second low voltage differential signal (LVDS) channel comprising two unidirectional serial channels that transmit encoded data of Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus transaction, and a programmable memory device in said enclosure, said programmable memory device being configurable to store a password for preventing a possibility of unauthorized use of said hard disk drive. - View Dependent Claims (25)
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26. A computer system comprising:
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a console comprising, a primary power supply, and a first low voltage differential signal (LVDS) channel comprising two unidirectional serial channels that transmit encoded data of Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus transaction; and
a computer module configured to be operational only upon insertion into said console and receiving power from said primary power supply, said computer module comprising, an enclosure insertable into the console, a central processing unit in said enclosure, said central processing unit comprising a microprocessor based integrated circuit chip, a hard disk drive in said enclosure, said hard disk drive being coupled to said central processing unit, a second low voltage differential signal (LVDS) channel comprising two unidirectional serial channels that transmit data in opposite direction, an interface controller coupled to the second LVDS channel, and a programmable memory device in said enclosure, said programmable memory device being configurable to store a password for preventing a possibility of unauthorized use of said hard disk drive. - View Dependent Claims (27)
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28. A method for operating a computer system, said method comprising:
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inserting an attached computer module (“
ACM”
) into a bay of a console of a modular computer system, the console comprising,a primary power supply, a LAN communication device, and a first low voltage differential signal (LVDS) channel comprising two unidirectional serial channels transmitting data in opposite direction, said ACM configured to be operational only upon insertion into said console and receiving power from said primary power supply, said ACM comprising a microprocessor unit coupled to a mass memory storage device, and a second low voltage differential signal (LVDS) channel comprising two unidirectional serial channels transmitting encoded data of Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus transaction in opposite direction;
applying power to said computer system and said ACM to execute a security program, said security program being stored in said mass memory storage device; and
prompting for a user password from a user on a display. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30)
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