Method and apparatus for securing a peripheral data interface

Details Method and apparatus for securing a peripheral data interface Method and apparatus for securing a peripheral data interface

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Barron, Jr., Gilberto (Department: 2432)

Information security

Access control or authentication

Network

C726S017000, C713S189000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07877788

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for controlling connectivity comprising a connectivity control element coupled between an interface connector and an interface circuit, and an interface controller, coupled to the connectivity control element, for authenticating a peripheral device and controlling connectivity between the interface connector and the interface circuit based upon authentication of the peripheral device.

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