Patent ID: 6463537
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
An identification and security system for a personal computer having an operating system, said identification and security system comprising:a) a motherboard modified to include a security engine and enabling and disabling logic coupled to the security engine; b) a basic input output system (BIOS) coupled to said motherboard, said BIOS modified to allow a microprocessor within the security engine to take over control of a microprocessor for the personal computer coupled to the motherboard; c) a device driver layer (DDL) portion of said operating system modified to: 1. prevent loading of device drivers unless an authorization code is present in an internal memory of said security engine; 2. intercept all read and write operations to allow encryption and decryption of all data input to and output from said personal computer; d) a smart card reader coupled to said security engine for reading a smart card, said smart card for providing said authorization code.