e.Digital's microSignet:


Introducing microSignet
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When semiconductors are manufactured, memories within those semiconductors include naturally occurring defects. These imperfections often don’t interfere with the operation of the semiconductor but these defects are a permanent characteristic.



These physical defects are unique to each piece of silicon, much like a fingerprint is to each human. By using the microSignet 'fingerprints' of specific semiconductors, data such as applications, documents, movies, music and more can be secured to allow access only by specific devices or combinations of devices.

microSignet relies on the physics which drives static and dynamic semiconductor individualities, rather than traditional serialization or software protocols.

microSignet Enhances Cloud Computing



Cloud computing models allow access to as much or as little of services or media content as users want. Significant innovations in virtualization and distributed computing, as well as improved access to high-speed Internet have accelerated interest in cloud models. However, cloud computing’s value is only as good as the certainty of the systems on either side of the cloud.

microSignet addresses this issue directly by relying on the unique identification of the hardware components that process and store high value content, such as applications, sensitive documents, motion pictures, music, video games, and more. Because of the unique microSignet 'fingerprints', the services and media can be fully secured.

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microSignetTM
Patent Portfolio

US12/946057
US13/974473

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING INFORMATION STORED IN SEMICONDUCTORS