Method and System for USB with an Integrated Crypto Ignition Key
AssigneeExelis, Inc.
InventorAaron Applegate
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Abstract
Methods and systems provide a USB memory stick protected by an attached CIK. This system includes a USB memory stick composed of a main body and a cap. The main body houses the memory for data storage as well as the encrypt/decrypt device and ancillary circuitry. The cap houses the CIK, simultaneously providing a storage mechanism for the CIK as well as keeping the CIK obscured from plain view and visual detection.
Claims14
A system for a USB drive with a cryptographic ignition key, comprising:
- the USB drive configured to be activated by the cryptographic ignition key;
- and
- the cryptographic ignition key configured to connect to the USB drive and activate the USB drive.
A USB drive for use with a cryptographic ignition key, comprising:
- the USB drive configured to be activated by the cryptographic ignition key and comprising a connector configured to connect to the cryptographic ignition key configured to activate the USB drive, wherein the USB drive does not activate without the cryptographic ignition key.
A cryptographic ignition key, comprising:
- the cryptographic ignition key configured to connect to a USB drive and activate the USB drive upon connection, comprising a connector configured to connect to a USB drive.
A method in a data processing system for a USB drive with a cryptographic ignition key, comprising:
- connecting a USB drive configured to be activated by the cryptographic ignition key to the cryptographic ignition key;
- and
- activating the USB drive in response to the connection with the cryptographic ignition key.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.