Limited use memory device with associated information
AssigneeSearete LLC, a limited liability corporation of the State of Delaware
InventorsBran Ferren, Edward Jung
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Abstract
Embodiments of methods and systems for controlling access to information stored on memory or data storage devices are disclosed. In various embodiments, methods of retrieving information from a data storage device previously deactivated by modification or degradation of at least a portion of the data storage device are disclosed.
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A memory device comprising:
- a substrate;
- a data storage medium on the substrate;
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- machine-readable data stored in the data storage medium, the machine readable data including a first data portion that is non-degradable by a limited number of readings, and a second data portion that is degradable by the limited number of readings, the second data portion comprising read-support information necessary for reading data of interest from the first data portion, the memory device having associated therewith a copy or analog of the read-support information retained by a third party.
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A method of manufacturing a limited use memory device, comprising:
- providing a substrate;
- providing a data storage medium on the substrate;
- forming a first data storage region on the substrate, the first data storage region including a substantially non-degradable material;
- forming a second data storage region on the substrate, the second data storage region including a degradable material;
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- storing a data storage device identification code associated with the data storage device in a data storage location distinct from the data storage device.
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A method of configuring a limited use memory device, comprising:
- storing a first data portion including data of interest in a first data storage region of a limited use memory device, the first data storage region including a relatively non-degradable material;
- storing a second data portion including read-support information necessary for reading the data of interest from the first data storage region in a second data storage region of the limited use memory device, the second data storage region including a relatively degradable material;
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- saving an identification code associated with the limited use memory device in a data storage location distinct from the limited use memory device.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.