Patent ID: 7114051
Filing Date: 2006-09-26
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A method for accessing a memory storage device under the direction of a controller within said memory storage device, comprising: providing a removable memory storage device as said memory storage device, which includes a memory module having at least one memory chip; partitioning a logical space into one security area and at least one public area; storing partition information of said logical space into an information block within said memory module, said partition information including a password for accessing said security area; reading said information block within said memory module into said controller, wherein said password within said information block is loaded into said controller; executing a security management program in said host side for asking an end user to enter a password; and responding to a host input password for accessing said security area, comparing said host input password with said password loaded into said controller, wherein said public is accessed by said host after initial power-on while said security area is unable to be accessed by said host after initial power-on; said security area of said particular drive being able to be accessed by said host after passing the password identification.