Patent ID: 8543764
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A storage device comprising: memory comprising at least first and second storage partitions, the first storage partition including encrypted data that is decrypted after a first user code is received; circuitry configured to authorize access to the first storage partition when the first user code is received; and a user interface configured to receive the first user code while the storage device is in a detached state, the user interface further configured to provide the first user code to the circuitry; wherein the circuitry is programmed to: deny access to the second storage partition when the first user code is received; allow access to the second storage partition and not to the first storage partition when a second user code is received; allow access to the first and the second storage partitions when a third user code is received; and reset the first, second, and third user codes when a reset code is received by the circuitry.