ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 2 -- United States Patent no. 12,485,426, issued on Dec. 2.
"Automated data destruction system and method of use" was invented by Michael Koufos (Jacksonville, Fla.) and Simon Levin (Jacksonville, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention provides an automated data destruction system to remove data effectively and reliably from a mobile communication device. The system comprises a platform, a securement mechanism, a positioning mechanism, a power drill, a vision recognition system, and a controlling system. The vision recognition system and the processor identify the mobile communication device, and the controlling system controls the securement mechanism...