Title:
ストレージ装置、ストレージ装置の制御方法、およびコンピュータプログラム
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP4883728
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A storage device with an authentication feature providing enhanced convenience during locking. The device is a USB hard disk designed for connection to a personal computer, and includes a disk, an access controller, and a push-button. The access controller includes an encryption/decryption module 35; and, as functions executed by the CPU, an authentication module, an authenticated status holding module, and a decryption restricting module. When the push-button is depressed (S210: YES), the access controller resets itself (Step S220). When the access controller is reset, the startup control routine is executed again, and the access controller enters the locked state requiring password authentication by an operator.
Inventors:
Ishii Shun
Application Number:
JP2009151812A
Publication Date:
February 22, 2012
Filing Date:
June 26, 2009
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Buffalo Co., Ltd.
International Classes:
G06F3/06; G06F21/31; G06F21/34; G06F21/60; G06F21/62
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Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Meisei International Patent Office