Data security method and device for computer modules
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1. A security protection method for a computer module, said method comprising:
- inserting the computer module into a console;
initiating a security program in said module to read a security identification of said console and to read a security identification of said computer module;
determining of a predetermined security status based upon a relationship of said console identification and said computer module identification;
selecting said predetermined security status; and
operating said computer module based upon said security status.
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Abstract
A security method for an attached computer module in a computer system. The security method reads a security identification number in an attached computer module and compares it to a security identification number in a console, which houses the attached computer module. Based upon a relationship between these numbers, a security status is selected. The security status determines the security level of operating the computer system.
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1. A security protection method for a computer module, said method comprising:
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inserting the computer module into a console; initiating a security program in said module to read a security identification of said console and to read a security identification of said computer module; determining of a predetermined security status based upon a relationship of said console identification and said computer module identification; selecting said predetermined security status; and operating said computer module based upon said security status. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for secured information transactions, the system comprising:
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a console comprising a peripheral controller housed in the console; a user identification input device coupled to the peripheral controller, the user identification input device being provided for user identification data; and an attached computer module coupled to the console, the attached computer module comprising a security memory device stored with the user identification data. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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11. A method for operating a module computer into one of a plurality of network systems, the method comprising:
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providing a computer module, the module comprising a connection program; inserting the computer module into a computer console, the computer console having access to a network; receiving connection information from the computer console; configuring the connection program to adapt to the connection information; and establish a connection between the computer module and a server coupled to the network. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13)
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14. A method of improving performance of a computer, comprising:
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obtaining an integrated Central Processing Unit (CPU) with a graphics controller in a single chip; connecting a Differential Signal channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller to output video data; conveying Transition Minimized Differential Signaling (TDMS) signals through the Differential Signal channel; connecting memory directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller; providing a connector for the computer for connection to a console; and providing a first Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) channel to couple to the connector, the first LVDS channel comprising two unidirectional, serial bit channels that transmit data in opposite directions. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of improving performance of a computer, comprising:
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obtaining an integrated Central Processing Unit (CPU) with a graphics controller in a single chip; connecting a Differential Signal channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller to output video data; providing a connector for the computer for connection to a console; providing a first Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) channel to couple to the connector, the first LVDS channel comprising two unidirectional, serial bit channels that transmit data in opposite directions; and conveying Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol information through the first LVDS channel. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of improving performance of a computer, comprising:
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obtaining an integrated Central Processing Unit (CPU) with a graphics controller in a single chip; connecting a first Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller, wherein the first LVDS channel comprises two unidirectional, serial bit channels that transmit data in opposite directions; conveying Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol information through the first LVDS channel; providing a connector for the computer for connection to an external peripheral; and providing a second LVDS channel to couple to the connector, the second LVDS channel comprising two unidirectional, serial bit channels that transmit data in opposite directions. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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26. A method of improving performance of a computer, comprising:
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obtainin an integrated Central Processing Unit (CPU) with a graphics controller in a single chip; connecting a Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller, wherein the LVDS channel comprises two unidirectional, serial bit channels that transmit data in opposite directions; conveying Universal Serial Bus (USB) protocol information through the LVDS channel; connecting a Differential Signal channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller to output video data; and connecting memory directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29)
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30. A method of improving performance of a computer, comprising:
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obtaining an integrated Central Processing Unit (CPU) with a graphics controller in a single chip; connecting a Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller, wherein the LVDS channel comprises two unidirectional, serial bit channels that transmit data in opposite directions; conveying serially encoded address and data of a Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) bus transaction through the LVDS channel; connecting a Differential Signal channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller to output video data; and connecting memory directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A method of improving performance of a computer, comprising:
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obtaining an integrated Central Processing Unit (CPU) and graphics controller in a single chip; connecting a first Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller, wherein the LVDS channel comprises two unidirectional, serial bit channels that transmit data in opposite directions; connecting a Differential Signal channel directly to the integrated CPU and graphics controller to output video data; providing a connector for the computer for connection to an external peripheral; and providing a second LVDS channel to couple to the connector, the second LVDS channel comprising two unidirectional, serial bit channels that transmit data in opposite directions. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38)
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