Automated data erasure device and method
OwnerLionel UZZANinventor
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Abstract
An automated device and method for erasing data stored in non-volatile memories (M) of electronic devices (A), such as smartphones or tablets. The device uses an irradiation chamber (1) comprising at least one X-ray source (S) confined in a X-ray-tight enclosure, capable of receiving a plurality of electronic devices (A) that can be brought into the chamber (1) by a conveyor (2). A control unit (CU) controls the conveyor (2) and the X-ray source (S) to irradiate each electronic device (A) with controlled power and duration for erasing data stored in the non-volatile memories (M) of said electronic devices (A).
Claims20
Automated device for erasing data stored in non-volatile memories (M) of electronic devices (A), for example portable devices, such as smartphones or tablets,
- wherein the device comprises an irradiation chamber (1) comprising at least one X-ray source (S) confined in an X-ray-tight enclosure and capable of successively receiving a plurality of electronic devices (A) to be brought into the chamber (1) by a conveyor (2), a control unit (CU) controlling the conveyor (2) and said X-ray source (S) to irradiate each of the electronic devices (A) with controlled power and duration for erasing data contained in the non-volatile memories (M) of said electronic devices (A).
A method for erasing data stored in non-volatile memories (M) of electronic devices (A), for example mobile devices, such as smartphones or tablets, wherein the method comprises an irradiation of said electronic devices (A) with at least one X-ray source (S) confined in a X-ray-tight enclosure of an irradiation chamber (1) capable of successively receiving a plurality of electronic devices (A) to be brought into the chamber by a conveyor (2), the conveyor (2) and said X-ray source (S) being controlled by a control unit (CU) controlling the power and duration of irradiation for erasing data contained in the non-volatile memory (M) of said electronic devices (A).
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