Static information storage and retrieval – Systems using particular element – Amorphous
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-01
2006-08-01
Phung, Anh (Department: 2824)
Static information storage and retrieval
Systems using particular element
Amorphous
C257S002000, C365S185040
Reexamination Certificate
active
07085155
ABSTRACT:
An electronic device for securing the contents of data storage and processing elements. The device includes a security element and a phase-change element connected in a parallel arrangement. The security element is a three-terminal device, having an ON state and an OFF state which differ in resistance and regulate electronic access to the phase-change element by controlling the flow of electrical current applied to the parallel combination. In the ON state, the resistance of the security element is less than that of the phase-change element, thereby precluding a determination of the resistance of the phase-change element. In this PROTECT mode, the contents of the phase-change element are secured. In the OFF state, the resistance of the security element is greater than that of the phase-change material so that the resistance of the parallel combination approaches that of the phase-change element. In this READ mode, the resistance and information content of the phase-change element can be determined.
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Cohen Morrel H.
Ovshinsky Stanford R.
Bray Kevin L.
Energy Conversion Devices Inc.
Phung Anh
Siskind Marvin S.
Wendler Eric J.
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