17849702. MEMORY PARTITIONED DATA STORAGE DEVICE simplified abstract (Western Digital Technologies, Inc.)
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MEMORY PARTITIONED DATA STORAGE DEVICE
Organization Name
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Nataniel Peisakhov of Petah Tikva (IL)
MEMORY PARTITIONED DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17849702 titled 'MEMORY PARTITIONED DATA STORAGE DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a data storage device that includes a non-volatile storage medium with multiple partitions, including at least one secure partition. The device has a data path for communication between a host computer system and the storage medium. A partition controller is connected to a switch and can transition the device between a secure mode and a non-secure mode.
- The data storage device has a non-volatile storage medium with multiple partitions, including a secure partition.
- It has a data path that allows communication between a host computer system and the storage medium.
- The device includes a partition controller that can transition the device between a secure mode and a non-secure mode.
- In the secure mode, the secure partition is connected to the host via the data path.
- In the non-secure mode, the secure partition is disconnected from the host via the data path.
Potential Applications
- Secure data storage for sensitive information
- Protection of confidential files or documents
- Secure storage for financial or personal data
Problems Solved
- Provides a secure partition for storing sensitive data
- Allows for easy transition between secure and non-secure modes
- Protects data from unauthorized access or tampering
Benefits
- Enhanced security for stored data
- Flexibility in managing secure and non-secure data
- Easy control over access to sensitive information
Original Abstract Submitted
A data storage device comprising a non-volatile storage medium configured to store user data, where the storage medium is organized as one or more partitions, including at least one secure partition. The partitions are defined by a corresponding set of pre-specified physical memory blocks of the storage medium. The data storage device also includes a data path configured to provide data communication between a host computer system and the storage medium of the data storage device. A partition controller of the data storage device is coupled to a switch. In response to an actuation of the switch, the partition controller is configured to cause the data storage device to selectively transition between: a secure mode in which the set of physical memory blocks of each secure partition is connected to the host via the data path; and a non-secure mode in which the set of physical memory blocks of each secure partition is disconnected from the host via the data path.
