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Graphics processor with encrypted kernels

US11018863B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2019
Grant dateMay 25, 2021
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/75
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment of a graphics apparatus may include a graphics processor including a kernel executor, and a security engine communicatively coupled to the graphics processor. The security engine may be configured to create a kernel security key, encrypt an executable kernel for the kernel executor in accordance with the kernel security key, and share the kernel security key with the graphics processor.

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