Method and apparatus for securing a peripheral data interface

A method and apparatus for controlling connectivity comprising a connectivity control element coupled between an interface connector and an interface circuit, and an interface controller, coupled to the connectivity control element, for authenticating a peripheral device and controlling connectivity...

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Hauptverfasser: Topp, Christopher Lawrence, Citterelle, Kevin Bradley, Long, Ngo Bach, Huscroft, Charles Kevin, Hobbs, David Victor
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A method and apparatus for controlling connectivity comprising a connectivity control element coupled between an interface connector and an interface circuit, and an interface controller, coupled to the connectivity control element, for authenticating a peripheral device and controlling connectivity between the interface connector and the interface circuit based upon authentication of the peripheral device.