Patent ID: 7823198
Filing Date: 2010-10-26
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. An electronic memory device configured to store and transfer data with a host device via a memory device connector and a mating host connector, the electronic memory device comprising: a memory storage configured for signal communication with the memory device connector; a plurality of key buttons disposed upon the memory device, the plurality of key buttons configured to allow entry of a security code comprising a plurality of fields; and a display disposed upon the memory device, the display configured to display the security code; wherein the plurality of key buttons are configured to provide selection and entry of each field of the security code; wherein the memory device is configured to prevent data transfer to or from the memory storage prior to entry of the security code; wherein the memory device is configured to allow data transfer to or from the memory storage in response to entry of the security code; and wherein the memory device is configured to prevent data transfer to or from the memory storage in response to disconnection of the memory device from the host device; a plurality of dial locks configured to allow entry of an access code; an interference member slidably operable to allow and prevent physical connection between the memory device connector and the mating host connector; wherein in response to a non-entry of the access code the plurality of dial locks are configured to restrain motion of the interference member; and wherein in response to entry of the access code, the plurality of dial locks are configured to allow the interference member to slidably retract and allow connection of the memory device connector with the mating host connector.