Abstract: A memory card is presented. The memory card includes a storage medium for storing data. The memory card also includes a processor electronically coupled to the storage medium. The processor is configured to receive a data stream from a digital imaging device, and analyze the data stream to detect a pre-determined signal from the digital imaging device. When the pre-determined signal is detected in the data stream, the processor is configured to retrieve digital image data from the data stream, encrypt the digital image data, and store the encrypted digital image data on the storage medium.

Abstract: The DIVA stands for Digital Imaging Validation: is an external electronic device equipped with controlled microprocessor, which includes write protection, data encryption, and duplication capabilities. This electronic device is equipped with flash memory chips to hold/store digital image data produced by any digital imaging devices. This electronic device is packaged in small form factor housing (including compact flash form, dongle form, PCMCIA form etc) with abilities to act as storage memory device of the digital imaging device and can be directly inserted or attached to the interface port of the corresponding imaging device. The DIVA is also known as Programmable Microprocessor-Integrated Encryption External Storage Media. Furthermore, DIVA is also comprises of a system utilizing secured web-based application to deploy its full capability.