Device and method for automated data erasure in non-volatile memories of electronic devices
OwnerLionel Uzzaninventor
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Abstract
An automated device and method for erasing data stored in non-volatile memories of electronic devices, such as smartphones or tablets, is disclosed. The device includes the use of an irradiation chamber having at least one X-ray source confined in a X-ray-tight enclosure, capable of receiving a plurality of electronic devices that can be brought into the chamber by a conveyor. A control unit controls the conveyor and the X-ray source to irradiate each electronic device with controlled power and duration for erasing data stored in the non-volatile memories of the electronic devices.
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Automated device for erasing data stored in non-volatile memories of electronic devices, said automated device comprising an irradiation chamber comprising at least one X-ray source confined in an X-ray-tight enclosure and capable of successively receiving a plurality of electronic devices to be brought into the chamber by a conveyor, an identifier for identifying each of said devices to recognize the type of device and/or memory to be irradiated, a control unit controlling the conveyor and said X-ray source to irradiate each of the electronic devices with controlled power and duration as a function of irradiation parameters corresponding to the devices identified by the identifier, for erasing data contained in the non-volatile memories of said electronic devices.
A method for erasing data stored in non-volatile memories of electronic devices, said method comprising:
- i. identifying each of said devices to recognize the type of device and/or memory to be irradiated,
- ii. determining, by a control unit, irradiation parameters corresponding to the devices identified by the identifier,
- iii. irradiating said electronic devices with at least one X-ray source confined in a X-ray-tight enclosure of an irradiation chamber capable of successively receiving a plurality of electronic devices to be brought into the chamber by a conveyor, the conveyor and said X-ray source being controlled by said control unit depending on said irradiation parameters including the power and duration of irradiation for erasing data contained in the non-volatile memory of said electronic devices.
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