Motion detecting computer control device

• US 20050086515A1
• Filed: 10/15/2004
• Published: 04/21/2005
• Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2003
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Clifford D. Paris
• Original Assignee: Clifford D. Paris
• Inventors: Paris, Clifford D.
• Application Number:
  US10/964,622
• Publication Number:
  US 20050086515A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 726/26
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 11/3041 where the computing system component is an input/output interface interconnection of, or transfer of information or other signals between, memories, input/output devices or central processing units G06F13/00
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 11/3058 Monitoring arrangements for monitoring environmental properties or parameters of the computing system or of the computing system component, e.g. monitoring of power, currents, temperature, humidity, position, vibrations thermal management in cooling arrangements of a computing system G06F1/206
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 11/32 with visual or acoustical indication of the functioning of the machine
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/35 communicating wirelessly
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 21/554 involving event detection and direct action
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2111 Location-sensitive, e.g. geographical location, GPS
• CPC Class Codes: G06F 2221/2143 Clearing memory, e.g. to prevent the data from being stolen
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/1441 Countermeasures against malicious traffic countermeasures against attacks on cryptographic mechanisms H04L9/002
• CPC Class Codes: H04L 63/30 for supporting lawful interception, monitoring or retaining of communications or communication related information circuit switched telephony call monitoring H04M3/2281

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a security based computer system providing protection from unauthorized viewing of a computer monitor, including a central processing unit coupled to a monitor and a keyboard, a motion detector providing a signal as an individual approaches the vicinity of the monitor and a system for receiving the signal generated by the detector and instructing the monitor to alter a current screen shown on the monitor to protect the current screen from being viewed by the individual.

Claims

1. A security based computer system providing protection from unauthorized viewing of a computer monitor, comprising:

a central processing unit coupled to a monitor and a user input device;

a detector providing a signal as an individual approaches the vicinity of the monitor;

means for receiving the signal generated by the detector and instructing the monitor to alter a current screen shown on the monitor to protect the current screen from being viewed by the individual.

2. The computer system according to claim 1, wherein the means for receiving is associated with the central processing unit and the central processing unit directly alters the current screen shown on the monitor.

3. The computer system according to claim 1, wherein the current screen is caused to go blank upon the identification of an individual in the vicinity.

4. The computer system according to claim 1, wherein the current screen is caused to switch to an alternate security screen upon the identification of an individual in the vicinity.

5. The computer system according to claim 1, wherein the detector is a motion detector.

6. The computer system according to claim 5, wherein the current screen is caused to switch to an alternate security screen upon the identification of an individual in the vicinity.

7. The computer system according to claim 1, wherein the current screen is caused to blur upon the identification of an individual in the vicinity.

8. The computer system according to claim 1, further including means for reverting to the current screen.

9. The computer system according to claim 8, wherein the reverting means includes an icon that may be clicked on to revert.

10. The computer system according to claim 8, wherein the reverting means includes a predetermined keystroke.

11. A security system adapted for associated with a computer system including a central processing unit, a monitor and a user input device, the security system providing protection from unauthorized viewing of a current screen shown on a computer monitor, the security system comprising:

a detector providing a signal as an individual approaches the vicinity of the monitor;

means for receiving the signal generated by the detector and instructing the monitor to alter a current screen shown on the monitor to protect the current screen from being viewed by the individual.

12. The security system according to claim 11, wherein the means for receiving is associated with the central processing unit and the central processing unit directly alters the current screen shown on the monitor.

13. The security system according to claim 11, wherein the current screen is caused to go blank upon the identification of an individual in the vicinity.

14. The security system according to claim 11, wherein the current screen is caused to switch to an alternate security screen upon the identification of an individual in the vicinity.

15. The security system according to claim 11, wherein the detector is a motion detector.

16. The security system according to claim 15, wherein the current screen is caused to switch to an alternate security screen upon the identification of an individual in the vicinity.

17. The security system according to claim 15, further including means for reverting to the current screen.

18. The security system according to claim 17, wherein the reverting means includes an icon that may be clicked on to revert.

19. The security system according to claim 17, wherein the reverting means includes a keystroke.

20. The security system according to claim 11, wherein the current screen is caused to blur upon the identification of an individual in the vicinity.