Controlling use of electronic devices

摘要

An ElectroMagnetic Pulse (EMP) emitter can be positioned to introduce an EMP burst or series of EMP bursts into a passageway, such as a passageway providing access relative to a secure area. The EMP burst or series of EMP bursts can be introduced into the passageway at an intensity configured for rendering inoperable an electronic device, such as a device capable of data storage and transport through the passageway. Such an arrangement may be used for the prevention of theft, sabotage, or release of data maintained within the secure area.

主权项

1. A datacenter, comprising: a secure area comprising a computing device; a passageway for travel between the secure area and another area; an ElectroMagnetic Pulse (EMP) emitter positioned to introduce an EMP burst into the passageway at an intensity configured to damage an electronic device that is transported through the passageway: wherein the EMP emitter is at least one of positioned, shielded, or configured so as to prevent damage to the computing device from the EMP burst; and a frame positioned in the passageway, wherein the EMP emitter is positioned within shielding in the frame so as to constrain the EMP burst from the EMP emitter to affect a volume defined by the frame.