Patents by Inventor Daniel Bensimon

Daniel Bensimon has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Removable computer security device
    Patent number: 5533125
    Abstract: An intelligent removable information storage device (100), for coupling to a host microcomputer system (10), includes a local processor unit (106) including apparatus for preventing the microcomputer system from reading from, or writing to, the storage device absent the entry of an appropriate password by a user of the host microcomputer system. The storage device also includes a storage medium (e.g., a magnetic disk) for storing information including at least one password. The local processor unit includes apparatus for preventing access to the information stored in the storage means absent receipt of a valid password.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1996
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Daniel Bensimon, Neal A. Osborn, Joaquin F. Pacheco