Dell Technologies. has filed a patent for an authentication device with a connection component, housing with a screen portion for authentication data display, and a stress-preventing cable portion. The device aims to enhance security during interactions with computing systems. GlobalData’s report on Dell Technologies gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.

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Hardware authentication device with screen, cable, and stress prevention

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Dell Technologies Inc

A hardware authentication device has been patented, comprising a connection component, a housing with a screen portion to display authentication data, and a cable portion to prevent stress on the connection component during handling. The device includes an activation component for interaction with the computing system, processors for executing authentication procedures, and is movable in six degrees of motion while connected to the system. The housing also features an aperture for storing the connection component when not in use, and is designed to include a battery for powering the device.

The patented method for manufacturing the hardware authentication device involves providing a housing with a screen portion, configuring it with a cable portion, and connecting a connection component to establish a physical connection with the computing system. The method includes an activation component for interaction, processors for executing authentication procedures, and an aperture for storing the connection component. The housing is designed to include a battery and prevent stress on the connection component and computing system during handling. The interaction with the computing system can include credential registration, authentication procedures, and device management. This patented technology aims to provide a secure and user-friendly authentication solution for various applications.

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