Portable computers security equipment and security measures

摘要

A security device and a method for controlling operating status of portable computers with a pager to prevent unauthorized access to information stored in the portable computers, in the event of a theft or a loss are disclosed. The security device for a portable computer comprises: a memory for storing pager processing routine; data processing means for receiving, storing, and determining paged information to generate a corresponding interrupt signal according to a determined resu and a controller for displaying a message or a telephone number, or for changing system password by performing the pager processing routine, according the interrupt signal from the data processing means. The security method for a portable computer comprises the steps of: receiving a paged information; determining the paged information after sensing the presence of power supply and generating an interrupt signal according a result of determined paged information; and controlling operating status of the portable computer according to a type of interrupt signal to prevent unauthorized access to the information stored in the portable computer.