Software-controlled mechanical lock for portable electronic devices

作者: Hanns-Ingo Maack

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关键词: Computer hardwareOperating systemRecord lockingElectronicsDetectorSoftwareHost (network)Security systemEngineeringDocking stationElectromagnetic lock

摘要: A security system for preventing unauthorised removal of a portable electronic device, such as X-ray detector ( 106 ) or the like, from docking station 100 ). The is provided with an electromagnetic lock 102 which activated by means software command 112 issued screensaver function 110 running on remote host PC 108 When triggered after some predetermined period user inactivity, locks screen and keyboard to prevent use thereof, also issues above-mentioned activate