PROTECTION OF HARDWARE

CL 726 SC 34
7036144 Selective prevention of undesired communications within a computer network
Apr-25-2006 A system for controlling communication-access within a computer network, includes an access-prevention device connected in series with a computer's bi-directional network-communication port for preventing...
7028339 High security wireless key for asynchronous delivery drop boxes
Apr-11-2006 A wireless key (6), capable of transmitting an ultra-low frequency radio wave signal (5), is used to gain access to a secure receptacle (1), the wireless key (6) and receptacle...
7010639 Inter integrated circuit bus router for preventing communication to an unauthorized port
Mar-7-2006 An inter-integrated circuit port comprising an electrical connector for communicatively coupling to an I2C bus and a controller coupled to the electrical connector. The controller controls data communication...
7003676 Locking mechanism override and disable for personal computer ROM access protection
Feb-21-2006 A method and system for overriding access locks on secure assets in a computer system. The system includes a processor and a device coupled to the processor. The device includes one or more sub-devices,...
7000249 Pre-boot authentication system
Feb-14-2006 Systems are provided for the enhancement of the system BIOS for microprocessor-based devices. Before the end of a BIOS start-up procedure, the BIOS operation is diverted to a BIOS security authentication...
6990685 System and method for tracking bootable devices
Jan-24-2006 A system and method for tracking bootable devices are disclosed which provide significant advantages over current computer system device management techniques. A system incorporating teachings of the present...
6990589 Recording and/or playback apparatus and method
Jan-24-2006 A recording and/or playback apparatus having a first storage medium including a management region and a data region, an initializing device for initializing the first storage medium so that the first storage...