Tel Aviv University

Nanolock Security Inc.

Nanolock Security (israel) Ltd.

Shlomo Oren

Eran Fine

Viacheslav Krylov

Nitzan Daube

Lior Medina

Security systems for microelectronic devices physically lock the hardware itself and serve as a first line of defense by preventing overwriting, modification, maniplation or erasure of data stored in a device's memory. Implementations of the security systems can respond to lock/unlock commands that do not require signal or software interactivity with the functionality of the protected device, and which therefore may be consistent across devices. In various embodiments, a security device passively 'listens' on data lines of the protected device and, when a lock or unlock command is received (typically in conjunction with a valid authentication code), the security device physically blocks or allows passage of signals to and from the protected device.

Access control for integrated circuit devices

In accordance with various embodiments of the present invention, mechanical systems incorporating movable microelectromechanical (MEMS)-based features, e.g., cantilevers or suspended micron- and submicron-scale beams are utilized to secure solid-state devices such as controllers, microcontrollers, central processing units (CPUs), solid-state storage drives, and memory cards. In various embodiments of the invention, the beams are double-clamped, initially curved (or 'pre-buckled') segments that are provided within the solid-state device (e.g., on the top layer thereof) prior to encapsulation and packaging of the device.

Security system for solid-state electronics

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Auburn Hills, MI, United States of America

Shlomo Oren