Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for EM communications. One of the apparatus includes a first device comprising: a first contactless connector and a second contactless connector, and a first controller configured to test the first contactless connector and the second contactless connector to determine a primary connector and a redundant connector, wherein the primary connector is configured to establish a communication link with a connector of another device.

Abstract: An LED lighting element comprised of at least two pieces designed for use with legacy lighting fixtures having a separable transformer and lighting element to improve efficacy and economy of LED lighting. In addition, the assembly can be provided with intelligent electronics for wireless control, operation and monitoring and/or with a battery for operation during power outages and/or as a warning system for the hearing impaired by stroboscopically flashing the LED lights and/or as sensing elements which cause activation due to some other sensed stimulus.

Abstract: Systems and methods of storage device data encryption and data access via a hardware key are described here. One embodiment includes a hardware key to intercept a request sent from a host to a storage device to access data stored on one of a set of storage devices, wherein the data stored on the storage device has been encrypted. The hardware key is configured to be plugged into a port of the host and comprising a unit to control data access to the set of storage devices. The hardware key is to interpret the request and issue a command to the one of the set of storage devices, to access the encrypted data. The hardware key is to provide an encryption key to decipher the encrypted data from the one of the set of storage devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods of storage device data encryption and data access are described herein. Some embodiments of the present invention are summarized in this section. One embodiment includes receiving a request to access data stored on a storage device, wherein the data stored on the storage device has been encrypted using at least one encryption key. In response to receiving the request, prompting a user to provide a password, and in response to receiving a password matching a predetermined password, accessing the encryption key to decipher the requested data stored on the storage device.

Abstract: Systems and methods of storage device data encryption and data access via a hardware key are described herein. One embodiment includes a hardware key intercepting a request sent from a host to a storage device to access data stored on the storage device, wherein the data stored on the storage device has been encrypted using a first encryption key, the hardware key configured to be plugged into a port of the host and the hardware key comprising a controller comprising the first encryption key to decipher the encrypted data from the storage device. The hardware key interpreting the request and issuing a command to the storage device to access the encrypted data. The hardware key providing the first encryption key to decipher the encrypted data from the storage device.

Abstract: A controller chip for coupling a computer system with a flash storage system is disclosed. The controller chip comprises an interface mechanism for determining whether the Flash storage system includes a controller and an adapter for providing the appropriate interface to the computer system to allow the computer system to communicate with the Flash storage system. In a preferred embodiment, the flash storage system comprising at least a portion of a medium ID section; and a flash section, wherein the medium ID section contains specifications of the medium ID. Through the use of this system a plurality of different adapters and a flash storage system can be managed while utilizing the same hardware components.

Abstract: A storage controller comprising a first interface to exchange data with an appliance, such as a cell phone; a second interface to exchange data with a host system and receive power from the host system to provide power to the appliance; and a solid state memory to provide the appliance with storage for data.

Abstract: A device for allowing secure identification of an individual when accessing information is disclosed. The device comprises a serial port and a controller coupled to the serial port. The device further includes a storage medium coupled to the controller; the storage medium including security information which can be accessed by the controller. A device in accordance with the present invention may take a variety of physical forms. In a preferred embodiment, a USB (universal serial bus) connection is utilized for connecting the device to a computer. Such a device has a unique ID embedded in an integrated circuit inside the device. The device can optionally store in excess of 1 gigabyte of information. Information within the device can be protected by various layers of security (password layer, unique ID layer, encryption layer). The level of security can include all of these layers, as well as any subset of these layers.

Abstract: A controller chip for coupling a computer system with a flash storage system is disclosed. The controller chip comprises an interface mechanism for determining whether the Flash storage system includes a controller and an adapter for providing the appropriate interface to the computer system to allow the computer system to communicate with the Flash storage system. In a preferred embodiment, the flash storage system comprising at least a portion of a medium ID section; and a flash section, wherein the medium ID section contains specifications of the medium ID. Through the use of this system a plurality of different adapters and a flash storage system can be managed while utilizing the same hardware components.