Patent ID: 6012632
Filing Date: 2000-01-11
Classification: G06F,G06Q,G07F,H04L

Abstract:
A secured network system comprising:a data processor for receiving and processing unclassified data;a personal computer card reader located in proximity to said data processor;said personal computer card reader being adapted to receive a microchip embedded card, said personal computer card reader providing an authorization signal whenever said microchip embedded card is presented to and authenticated by said personal computer card reader;a power relay switch connected to said data processor;a controller connected to said power relay switch, said controller being connected to said personal computer card reader to receive said authorization signal from said personal computer card reader;said controller, responsive to said authorization signal, activating said power relay switch;said power relay switch when activated coupling said data processor to an external power supply to enable said data processor allowing said data processor to receive and process said unclassified data;said power relay switch having a normally closed tamper switch coupled to said data processor and said controller; andsaid controller monitoring said normally closed tamper switch to detect when said normally closed tamper switch is opened which indicates that an unauthorized user of said secured network system is attempting to bypass said power relay switch.