INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF
COMPUTER AND SCIENCE ENGINEERING
A Seminar Report on

“i-TWIN TECHNOLOGY”

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirement for

the award of degree of

Bachelor of Technology
In
Computer Science and Engineering

Submitted By
Afroj Alam
(1500101227)
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that AFROJ ALAM (1501012012) of B.

TECH, Computer Science and Engineering have carried

out the seminar report on “i-TWIN TECHNOLOGY” under

the esteemed guidance of Department for the fulfillment of

the award of the BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY in

Computer Science and Engineering in INTEGRAL

UNIVERSITY, LUCKNOW for the year 2015-2019.

Guided by: -

JAMEEL AHMED SIR

 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It gives me the great pleasure to present before you
“I TWIN PENDRIVE TECHNOLOGY” strictly under
the guidance of Mr. JAMEEL AHMAD Sir.

They promoted me to honor our commitment for

make “I TWIN PEN DRIVE TECHNOLOGY” up to
date.
I have made sincere efforts to make the report more
meaningful, complete compact and compressive. It’s
a great pleasure to lets you know that I have put my
feelings into practice.

At least we give our special thanks to our batch

mates for all the valuable suggestions without which
this seminar report could not be completed.

Thanking You
 ABSTRACT
A USB flash drive is a data storage device that consists
of flash memory with an integrated Universal Serial Bus
(USB) interface. A Cloud Storage is also a similar case where
in the data is stored remotely and is accessed whenever
needed. But a drawback of this USB flash drives is its small
size cause of which it can easily be misplaced or lost. This is
a particular problem if the data it contains is sensitive and
confidential. In Cloud Storages the data can be stolen or
misused if the username and password of an account to
access the storage is hacked by someone. There are many
more drawbacks like limited storage, no security, back up,
temp files, no remote disable etc.
i-Twin is a 'limitless' secure USB device that enables users
to access, edit & share all their files & media between any
two online computers anywhere in the world. The only limit
is the size of your computer’s hard drive. i-Twin is an
innovative solution that allows remote file access without
the security and privacy risks of the cloud and USB flash
drives.
It’s very easy to access as a USB device and no special
installation is required. i-Twin uses thoroughly analyzed
crypto protocols and algorithms (AES 256bit encryption). It
has features like bi-directional file access, no temp files,
remote disable, smart key generation, password support
and twin trust authentication.
 CONTENTS
1. Introduction

2.History

3.Working of i-Twin

4. Features of i-Twin

5..Detailed authentication process

6. Comparison with other technologies

1. i-Twin vs USB

2. i-Twin vs Cloud storage

7.Advantages

8.Requirements

9.Conclusion

10.References
 INTRODUCTION
i-Twin is a revolutionary new file sharing and remote access
device brought to you by a company called i-Twin. It's like two ends
of a cable, without the cable. It's as simple to use as a flash drive. It’s
literally plug and play.

i-Twin can connect any two online computers anywhere in the

world. i-Twin enables you to have access to any or all of your home
computer's files and folders while you're on-the-go. Similarly, you can
also use i-Twin to access to any or all of your office computer's files
and folders while on-the-go. There's no in-built limit to the amount
of storage you can access with i-Twin while you're on-the-go. The only
limit is the size of your hard drives. The only other "limit" is the speed
of your Internet connection. The faster it is, the better your
experience.

You can select files for accessing later on-the-go, or you can edit
them remotely, without the files leaving your computer. You can also
back-up files to your home or office computer while you're out on-
the-go. It's so easy, it's unbelievable.

i-Twin device
 HISTORY
i-Twin was invented by an Indian Named Lux
Anantharaman. After achieving a Bachelor’s degree in
Electrical and Electronic Engineering from IIT in Chennai
and a Master’s degree from IISC in Bangalore, Lux worked
first as an IT security researcher at the Institute of Systems
Science, Singapore and then as senior researcher at Kent
Ridge Digital Labs and the Institute for Infocomm Research.
Lux specializes in PKI implementations, efficient digital
certificate revocations and usable security. Lux was
pursuing a part-time MBA at NUS Business School,
Singapore, but put studies on hold because of potential of i-
Twin.

Lux Anantharaman
(Founder and Designer)
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
from Chennai and a master’s degree
from IISC in Bangalore.
 WORKING OF i-TWIN

How to use i-Twin

•When you connect i-Twin, you'll see a regular window pop-up, just as you
would if you plugged in a regular USB flash drive.
•Drag and drop files and folders into this window to share them - as many as
you want. Leave your computer with one half of i-Twin connected to it.
•Detach the other half of i-Twin and take it with you.
•Wherever you go, you can remotely access the shared files, simply by plugging
the half you are carrying into any online Windows computer, anywhere.
•i-Twin allows you to transfer files to - or from - your home computer. Or your
office computer. Or your friend's, or your colleague's! i-Twin also allows you to
edit the shared files on a remote computer, while keeping them on that remote
computer, (no need to transfer those files before you edit them).
 FEATURES OF i-TWIN
•Like A Limitless Capacity Secure USB Drive
i-Twin allows you to securely access your entire hard drive. It's as if you are
carrying an access-key to all your files in a device that fits in the palm of your
hand. And unlike portable storage, i-Twin lets your data stay safely at home (or
in the office).

•Remotely edit shared files

Remotely edit any shared file from any location. i-Twin allows you to keep a single
version on one computer, with you and your chosen i-Twin partner collaborating
directly on this version. Say goodbye to multiple versions of files flying around
by email.

•Backup your data from anywhere

When you are on the road, you can use i-Twin to move copies of files from your
laptop to your home or office computer. If you are traveling and taking lots of
pictures, you can free up your SD card by moving files onto your laptop and
transferring them back home. It keeps your data safe and secure.

•One-time cost. No fees, ever

Don't pay for cloud storage. Don't pay subscription fees for file access. Don't get
locked in. You have all the storage you need on your computer and home hard
drive. With i-Twin, share it and access it from anywhere.

•Data Security
i-Twin doesn't store any data on itself. It just enables a secure connection
between two computers. Your remote data can only be accessed if you have the
physical i-Twin with you. It even makes use of AES (256-bit key encryption) in
order to transfer the data from one computer to another.
 DETAILED AUTHENTICATION
PROCESS
•Before allowing any data transfer every i-Twin is
authenticated by i-Twins Twin Trust Services.
•All communications between the i-Twin are i-Twin Trust is
secured using industry strength HTTPs (RSA1024 bits, 128
bits RC4) protocol.
•After successful authentication by Twin Trust assist i-
Twin to discover its other half.
•After authentication with Twin Trust, two halves of i-Twin
mutually authenticated each other using pre-shared AES
256-bit crypto key.
•If password is set, then verification is performed on both i-
Twins before data transfer is initiated.
COMPARISION WITH OTHER
TECHNOLOGIES
i-Twin vs USB

i-Twin USB

Price
$ 99 $120 (approx.) for 64GB.

Capacity Access to computer's entire

2GB to 256GB (depending on
hard drive & any attached
model).
storage.

Remote Disable
If you lose one half, you If you lose the device, you lose
can remotely disable it. and expose your data.

Data Encryption Standard USB devices don't

AES 256-bit. support encryption. Need

additional software.

Creation of 2nd You can edit remote files Yes. This leads to confusion
copy of file directly, with no additional due to multiple versions of the

copy created. same file.

i-Twin vs USB
i-Twin Vs Cloud Storage

i-Twin Cloud storage

Install & configure it.

Ease of Installation Plug 'n' Play, Need to create,

remember & use login.

Storage Limit & Monthly No storage limit and fee Has storage limits and
Fees required fee.

Hardware based security

Security & Privacy plus optional password Password only.

& remote disable

Directly edit your Remote editing requires

Remote Editing home/office files 2nd copy to be created

remotely, on other computers.

 ADVANTAGES
•Smart key generation
Two i-Twins together generate a random 256-bit AES key, every
time they are physically paired and plugged into a computer.
Smart Key generation is assisted by the computer to add
randomness. Smart crypto key resides only on the two halves of
the paired i-Twin. Smart Crypto key is used for encrypting all
data traffic between two i-Twins.
•No “Temp Files”
Unplug i-Twin and all temp files are purged automatically.
This is especially useful when using a computer that does not
belong to you.
•Password support
i-Twin even provides password support. Passwords of any
length can be set. Unlike other web services, i-Twin's password
is stored on itself, not on any server. If you forget your
password, simply pair both halves of your i-Twin, plug them
into a computer and set a new password. No need for tech
support!
•Bi-Directional File Access
When using i-Twin, the connection between the 2 computers is
completely symmetrical. Access, copy, backup & remotely edit
files on computer A from computer B, and on B from A. You will
have access to files on both A and B.
•i-Twin is like the two ends of a cable, without the cable.
i-Twin is just like a wireless device connecting two systems
and securely transferring data between them.
 REQUIREMENTS

•Windows and Mac OS X compatible

•You can use i-Twin on any of both Windows and Mac

OSX platforms.
•Minimum 512MB 1GB ram needed
•15MB space on hard disk
•USB 2.0 port
•Broadband connection uploading speed should be
1Mbps

Windows and Mac OS X compatible

 CONCLUSION
The i-Twin - A fantastic solution for the home user
who wishes to access
and change their files remotely and securely. The i-Twin
bypasses the virtual world of cloud services to turn your
physical storage into its own networking solution. The i-Twin
is simple to use and inexpensively solves the Drop box
limitations. For those who want to keep files up-to-date
between two computers the i-Twin is for you.

REFERENCES

•http://www.i-Twin.com