Degausser Mechanism  Utilizing Magnetic Fluid for Destroying the Functionality of Data Bearing Components of Magnetic Media  Data Bearing Devices

The current invention is a Degausser Mechanism Utilizing Magnetic Fluid for Destroying the Functionality of Data Bearing Components of Magnetic Media Data Bearing Devices. This degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid provides reconciliation and tracking with a unique identification tag using a secure database of the provider of the degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid. This degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid provides destruction of the functionality of the data bearing components of magnetic media data bearing devices, and containment of the remains of the magnetic media devices with the functionality of data destroyed onsite by the user until auditing. This degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid is portable and is intended to be used in small enterprise offices or other locations.

BACKGROUND

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to mechanism for Utilizing Magnetic Fluid for Destroying the Functionality of Data Bearing Components of Magnetic Media Data Bearing Devices

2. Description of Prior Art

Magnetic media data bearing devices that eventually fail or are decommissioned are separated from the computer device and need to have the functionality of the data bearing components destroyed so that the data is no longer usable. This process must be verified to meet cyber security regulations.

Other systems may not provide reconciliation and tracking of devices during the data destruction process. Other systems may not be intended for use with magnetic media data bearing devices that have had changes in their characteristics. Other systems may not be modifiable to meet changes made to cyber security regulations. Other systems may not process magnetic media data bearing devices in a time saving manner. Other systems may not be intended for use in small enterprise offices or other locations. Other systems may not provide auditing and issuing of Certificates of Destruction for their processes.

There is still room for improvement in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid that provides reconciliation and tracking with a unique identification tag using a secure database of the provider of the degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid.

This degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid provides destruction of the functionality of the data bearing components of magnetic media data bearing devices, and containment of the remains of the magnetic media devices with the functionality of data destroyed onsite by the user until auditing. This degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid is portable and is intended to be used in small enterprise offices or other locations. This degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid has components that are modular and can be modified based on changes in the characteristics of magnetic media data bearing devices and changes in the cyber security regulations for data destruction. This degausser mechanism utilizing magnetic fluid provides for auditing and issuing of Certificates of Destruction for their processes.

It is more efficient, effective, accurate and functional than the current art.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention.

As shown inFIG. 1, the current invention is a process of the sanitizer using the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2to destroy the functionality of the data bearing components.

Magnetic media data bearing devices10that eventually fail or are decommissioned are separated from a computer device and need to have the functionality of the data bearing components destroyed so that the data is no longer usable. This process must be verified to meet cyber security regulations. The invention claimed here solves this problem.

When the failed or decommissioned magnetic media data bearing device10is removed from a computer device and is designated for destruction of data, it will be reconciled and tracked by being enrolled into the secure database310of the provider of the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2and assigned a unique identification tag40. It will be processed using the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2.

After this process is completed and verified, the magnetic media data bearing device10with the functionality of the data bearing components destroyed onsite with the user will be contained by the user until being packaged and shipped to the provider of the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2for auditing through a secure database. A Certificate of Destruction500will be issued and the magnetic media data bearing device10with the functionality of the data bearing components destroyed onsite with the user will be physically destroyed by the provider of the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2and will be disposed of following environmentally sound processes.

This degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2is anticipated to be able to be used in small enterprise offices or other locations. The components of this degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2are modular and can be modified based on changes in the characteristics of magnetic media products and changes in the cyber security regulations for data destruction.

This invention is an improvement on what currently exists. This degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2provides reconciliation and tracking with a unique identification tag40using a secure database, processing to destroy the functionality of the data bearing components of magnetic media data bearing devices10using a degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2that has been certified by a third-party test lab to meet NSA standards for data destruction on magnetic media, and containment with the user of the remains of magnetic media devices10with the functionality of the data bearing components destroyed onsite with the user until auditing. This degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2is anticipated to be able to be used in small enterprise offices or other locations. The components of this degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2are modular and can be modified based on changes in the characteristics of magnetic media products and changes in the cyber security regulations for data destruction.

Process

Step1-6are completed in order as listed. Step1begins the process of providing the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2product to the user. Step2is when the magnetic media data bearing device10has its unique identification tag40scanned into the database310by the user. Step3is when the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2is performed onsite by the user and verified in real time onsite or remotely by the verifier. Step4is the containment by the user of the magnetic media that has the functionality of the data destroyed until packaging and shipping to the provider of the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2for auditing. Step5is the system for auditing and issuing of a Certificate of Destruction500by the provider of the degausser mechanism1utilizing magnetic fluid2. Step6is processing of the remains of the magnetic media device that has the functionality of the data destroyed after auditing with physical destruction and disposal per environmentally sound processes.

Other systems do not reconcile and track devices10during the data destruction process. Other systems do not destroy the functionality of data bearing components on magnetic media data bearing devices10. Other systems do not destroy the functionality of data bearing components on magnetic media data bearing devices10onsite with the user. Other systems do not process data bearing devices10in small enterprise offices or other locations. Other systems do not destroy data in a time saving manner. Other systems are not modifiable for use with magnetic media data bearing devices10that have had changes in their characteristics. Other systems are not modifiable to meet changes made to cyber security regulations. Other systems do not provide auditing and issuing of Certificates of Destruction500for their processes.

Advantages

The current invention can produce a new method to destroy the functionality of data on magnetic media data bearing devices and a new method for users to have their process of destroying the functionality of data on magnetic media data bearing devices verified and audited.

CONCLUSION

Although the present invention has been described in considerable detail with reference to certain preferred versions thereof, other versions are possible. Therefore, the point and scope of the appended claims should not be limited to the description of the preferred versions contained herein.

As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided. With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.