Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Credit or identification card systems
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-02
2002-03-26
Frech, Karl D. (Department: 2876)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Credit or identification card systems
C711S173000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06360945
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to data security arrangements.
When handling data, for example in a self service terminal such as an Automated Teller Machine (ATM), access needs to be restricted. When data is stored on a rotatable storage medium (e.g. a hard disk) there is a need to reduce the risk of unauthorized access.
The present invention is concerned with assisting in providing such security.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the invention there is provided a security method for a rotatable storage device characterized by providing a hidden security partition in the device, and wherein information on the position of the partition is stored on the device in such a manner as to prevent access by normal system operation.
In a preferred embodiment the method is employed in operating a self service terminal.
Further according to the invention there is provided a rotatable storage device having a storage sector for storing information on at least one storage partition and characterized by a hidden security partition located thereon and inaccessible during normal system operation.
In a preferred embodiment the device is employed in a self service terminal.
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Derwent abstract 98-021767 and IE—76125.
Ranish Partition Manager, Review No. 17756 at www.softweek.com and development history at www.users. intercom.com/~ranish/part/history.htm.
Frech Karl D.
Lee Diane I.
NCR Corporation
Priest Peter H.
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