Secure peripheral connecting device

摘要

A secure peripheral device, coupled to a computer, capable of enabling a user to use a peripheral device such as a microphone, speakers, headset or video camera when the device is in operational state, while giving to the user a clear visual indication that the device is enabled. The device simultaneously disables the user peripheral device; and turns off the visual indication when the secure peripheral device is in secure state. The operational state is activated by the user by pressing a momentary push-button switch. A timer resets the device to a secure state after a short preset time. The device has anti-tempering functionality and becomes permanently disabled if tempered with. Optionally the device is coupled to the computer via a USB port that powers it.

主权项

1. A secure peripheral connecting device comprising:
at least one computer interface, to interface the secure peripheral connecting device with a coupled computer; at least one peripheral device interface, to interface the secure peripheral connecting device with a user peripheral device; a user switch; an indicator element to indicate active mode of the secure peripheral connecting device; switches; and a controller, wherein user activation of said user switch causes said controller to activate said switches for setting the secure peripheral connecting device in an operational state by: enabling transfer of data to and from said user peripheral device and said coupled computer; and causing said indicator element to indicate an active mode of the secure peripheral connecting device, and wherein after a preset time, said controller automatically activates said switches for setting the secure peripheral connecting device in a secured state by: disabling transfer of data to and from said user peripheral device and said coupled computer; and causing said indicator element to stop indicating the active mode of the secure peripheral connecting device.