Self-initiated secure erasure responsive to an unauthorized power down event

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8832402
APP PUB NO 20120278579A1
SERIAL NO

13098062

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Method and apparatus for self-initiated secure erasure of data from a non-volatile memory, such as a solid state drive (SSD). In accordance with various embodiments, the memory is operated in communication with a host device. A self-initiated, non-destructive secure erasure of the data stored in the memory is carried out responsive to a detection of an unauthorized power down event associated with the memory.

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  • SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Goss, Ryan James Prior Lake, US 92 2268
Seekins, David Scott Shakopee, US 20 831

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