Systems and methods for removing data stored on long-term memory devices
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1. A stand-alone, dedicated function device for removing data from a long-term memory component, comprising:
- an interface for connecting the stand-alone, dedicated function device to the long-term memory component;
a control circuit configured to control the long-term memory component through the interface to irretrievably remove data from the long-term memory component without regard to data content or data storage format of the data on the long-term memory component by overwriting the data of the long-term memory component;
a user controllable switch that, when actuated by a user, causes the control circuit to commence irretrievably removing all the data from the long-term memory component;
a casing configured to contain the control circuit and the interface, the casing being of a size that is portable by the user;
a power supply configured to supply power to the control circuit;
wherein the control circuit is further configured to open a hidden storage area on the long-term memory component before irretrievably removing the data.
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An application specific device for erasing data from a long-term storage device includes a power supply, a control circuit, and an interface to the storage device. The control circuit controls the long-term storage device to irretrievably remove data from the storage device. The storage device may be, for example, a hard disk drive or compact flash memory. The application specific device is physically small, is operating system independent, and has simple interface that is useable by non-computer professionals.
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1. A stand-alone, dedicated function device for removing data from a long-term memory component, comprising:
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an interface for connecting the stand-alone, dedicated function device to the long-term memory component; a control circuit configured to control the long-term memory component through the interface to irretrievably remove data from the long-term memory component without regard to data content or data storage format of the data on the long-term memory component by overwriting the data of the long-term memory component; a user controllable switch that, when actuated by a user, causes the control circuit to commence irretrievably removing all the data from the long-term memory component; a casing configured to contain the control circuit and the interface, the casing being of a size that is portable by the user; a power supply configured to supply power to the control circuit; wherein the control circuit is further configured to open a hidden storage area on the long-term memory component before irretrievably removing the data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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