18519007. ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ERASING DATA STORED IN STORAGE DEVICE OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS simplified abstract (Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.)

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ERASING DATA STORED IN STORAGE DEVICE OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Organization Name

Panasonic Intellectual Property Management Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Katsunao Takahashi of Osaka (JP)

Kengo Tsuzuki of Osaka (JP)

Masanori Kitamikado of Hyogo (JP)

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ERASING DATA STORED IN STORAGE DEVICE OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18519007 titled 'ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR ERASING DATA STORED IN STORAGE DEVICE OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes an electronic apparatus that can register with a server device, inquire about the erasure of data stored in its storage device, and erase the data upon receiving an instruction from the server device.

• The electronic apparatus includes a first storage device and a processor.
• The processor registers the electronic apparatus with a server device by transmitting identification information.
• The processor inquires with the server device about erasing data stored in the first storage device.
• The data stored in the first storage device is erased upon receiving an instruction from the server device.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in data security systems, remote data management solutions, and electronic device tracking systems.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of unauthorized access to sensitive data stored in electronic devices, as well as the need for remote data erasure capabilities in case of theft or loss.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced data security, remote management of electronic devices, and protection of sensitive information in case of device theft or loss.

Potential Commercial Applications

A potential commercial application of this technology could be in the development of secure data storage solutions for businesses, government agencies, and individuals.

Possible Prior Art

One possible prior art for this technology could be remote data wiping applications used in mobile devices to erase data remotely in case of theft or loss.

How does the processor communicate with the server device?

The abstract does not specify the communication protocol or method used by the processor to interact with the server device. This information would be crucial in understanding the technical implementation of the invention.

What security measures are in place to prevent unauthorized erasure of data?

The abstract does not mention any security measures or protocols to ensure that only authorized entities can erase the data stored in the first storage device. Understanding the security mechanisms in place would be essential for evaluating the reliability of the technology.

Original Abstract Submitted

An electronic apparatus includes a first storage device and a processor. The processor causes a server device to register the electronic apparatus by transmitting a first signal including identification information for identifying the first storage device, transmits, to the server device, a second signal including identification information of the first storage device and inquiring whether or not it is registered in the server device that data stored in the first storage device is to be erased, and erases the data stored in the first storage device when the electronic apparatus receives a third signal instructing erasure of the data stored in the first storage device. The third signal is transmitted when the identification information of the first storage device matches the identification information of the first storage device and it is registered in the server device that the data stored in the first storage device is to be erased.