Systems and methods that can facilitate securing data associated with a memory from tampering are presented. A counter tamper component can detect tamper attacks or tamper attempts associated with a memory and/or data stored therein or associated therewith and reacts to such tamper attacks/attempts, as the counter tamper component can provide evidence of, provide a response to, and/or resist tamper attacks/attempts. The counter tamper component can be associated with a memory module that includes a memory device(s) module and is contained in an electronic device and the memory module can change a color state to provide evidence of tampering. A window component is positioned on the casing of the electronic device so that the memory module is visible to the user so the user can perceive that a tamper attack associated with the module has occurred.

Tamper reactive memory device to secure data from tamper attacks

A method and system for distributing and personalizing E-Coupons include sending a generic E-Coupon identifier to a mobile device and requesting a redeemable personalized E-Coupon based on the generic E-Coupon identifier. User location, time, purchase history and preference may be provided and used to personalize the E-Coupon. The personalized E-Coupon may then be distributed to the mobile device. The generic E-Coupon identifier may be distributed through different media, such as audio, video, multimedia or wireless data networks. For high security devices, the personalized E-Coupon may be sent digitally signed. For low security devices, the E-Coupon Manager may store the personalized E-Coupon and send to the mobile device a unique E-Coupon ID. The distributed personalized E-Coupons may be used to receive discounts at a merchant physical location or Internet site.

Method and apparatus for distribution and personalization of e-coupons

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving, by a feed point of a dielectric antenna, electromagnetic waves from a dielectric core coupled to the feed point without an electrical return path, where at least a portion of the dielectric antenna comprises a conductive surface, directing, by the feed point, the electromagnetic waves to a proximal portion of the dielectric antenna, and radiating, via an aperture of the dielectric antenna, a wireless signal responsive to the electromagnetic waves being received at the aperture. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Method and apparatus for coupling an antenna to a device

A distributed antenna and backhaul system provide network connectivity for a small cell deployment. Rather than building new structures, and installing additional fiber and cable, embodiments described herein disclose using high-bandwidth, millimeter-wave communications and existing power line infrastructure. Above ground backhaul connections via power lines and line-of-sight millimeter-wave band signals as well as underground backhaul connections via buried electrical conduits can provide connectivity to the distributed base stations. An overhead millimeter-wave system can also be used to provide backhaul connectivity. Modules can be placed onto existing infrastructure, such as streetlights and utility poles, and the modules can contain base stations and antennas to transmit the millimeter-waves to and from other modules.

Backhaul link for distributed antenna system

A distributed antenna system is provided that frequency shifts the output of one or more microcells to a 60 GHz or higher frequency range for transmission to a set of distributed antennas. The cellular band outputs of these microcell base station devices are used to modulate a 60 GHz (or higher) carrier wave, yielding a group of subcarriers on the 60 GHz carrier wave. This group will then be transmitted in the air via analog microwave RF unit, after which it can be repeated or radiated to the surrounding area. The repeaters amplify the signal and resend it on the air again toward the next repeater. In places where a microcell is required, the 60 GHz signal is shifted in frequency back to its original frequency (e.g., the 1.9 GHz cellular band) and radiated locally to nearby mobile devices.

Remote distributed antenna system

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve encryption processing that is high in integrity and secrecy of communication data in the constraint on a processing time.SOLUTION: A control device comprises: a requirement list storage unit which stores a security requirement for communication data corresponding to an application operating in the control device and a command used by the application; an evaluation result storage unit which stores an evaluation result associated with execution of a variety of encryption algorithms; an own device environment information storage unit which stores environment information indicating the state of the control device; and a cryptography selection unit which selects, from the variety of encryption algorithms, an encryption algorithm which encrypts the communication data and satisfies the security requirement, the evaluation result, and first environment information corresponding to an application having generated first communication data and a command used for generation of communication data by the application.

Dynamic cryptography change system

A storage device includes a tamper-resistant module and a flash memory. In correspondence with a command, a CPU inside the tamper-resistant module judges the security of data received from the outside, then recording the data as follows: High-security and small-capacity data is recorded into a memory inside the tamper-resistant module. High-security and large-capacity data is encrypted, then being recorded into the flash memory. Low-security data is recorded as it is into the flash memory. This recording method permits large-capacity data to be stored while ensuring a security (i.e., a security level) corresponding thereto.

Storage device including a non-volatile memory

A memory apparatus having a volatile memory for storing data from a host, a nonvolatile memory capable of storing the data stored in the volatile memory, and electrically deleting the data, and a control circuit for controlling data transfer between the volatile memory and the nonvolatile memory. A capacity of a data storage area of the volatile memory is larger than that of a data storage area of the nonvolatile memory.

Transferring data between volatile and non-volatile memories based on system parameters using a controller

A license hub including a hub apparatus to which one or more apparatus and devices can be electrically connected, and a safe storage device for storing therein keys used to decode the encrypted contents data is added to the existing system to construct a license network. A controller of the license network acquires the information of various kinds of apparatuses and devices which are electrically connected to the license hub, and determines automatically the apparatus and/or the device suitable for executing the processing when carrying out the playback of contents or movement of the key to execute these processings.

Hub apparatus with copyright protection function

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a nonvolatile semiconductor memory device such as capable of executing an automatic reading operation of data from a specific address of a nonvolatile memory array, while a normal reading operation of the nonvolatile memory array is executed, which is responsive to a reading command and a reading address SOLUTION: The nonvolatile semiconductor memory device is equipped with the nonvolatile memory array 121 and a control circuit 120 In response to the reading command and reading address from the outside, the control circuit 120 executes the normal reading operation of data from the nonvolatile memory array 121 and outputs the normal reading data to the outside In response to a specific signal PRE supplied from the outside when a power source is applied, the control circuit 120 executes the automatic reading operation of data from the specific address (0-order address) of the nonvolatile memory array so that the automatic reading data from this specific address are output to the outside COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Shinya Iguchi

Papers

Dynamic cryptography change system

Storage device including a non-volatile memory

Transferring data between volatile and non-volatile memories based on system parameters using a controller

Hub apparatus with copyright protection function

Nonvolatile semiconductor memory device