DS1410D

Parallel Port Button Holder

DS1410D

021798 1/2

FEATURES

PC Based–UNIX, Windows NT, QNX

DS1410D BUTTON HOLDER

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DESCRIPTION

The DS1410D Parallel Port Button Holder interfaces

Dallas Semiconductor Authorization Buttons to host

computers via a PC parallel port. In conjunction with the

Buttons, the DS1410D provides a high security storage

vault for critical execution control information. Only

users that possess a Button can utilize the software,

preventing execution of unauthorized copies.

The modularity of the DS1410D allows for easy feature

customization. The device supports the insertion of two

Buttons, which can be removed and replaced to vary

functionality.

For example, a DS1427 Time Button can be pro-

grammed for a 30 day expiration, issued with a

DS1410D, and a software copy. The evaluator can be

converted into a registered user by issuing a DS1425

Button and inserting it into the second receptacle.

The DS1410D supports the same Buttons as other Dal-

las Button Holders. This allows standardization of any

protection scheme across virtually all hardware plat-

forms, regardless of the operating system. The Buttons

remain constant, and the Button holders change

according to the specific platform interface.