Enhanced secure boot
US11354417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2149
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A disclosed example apparatus includes memory; and at least one processor to execute first instructions, the first instructions obtained from first encrypted firmware, the at least one processor to: encrypt handoff data with an original equipment manufacturer key to generate encrypted handoff data; decrypt second encrypted firmware based on the original equipment manufacturer key to generate second instructions; and provide access to the encrypted handoff data to the second instructions, the second instructions to perform initialization of a computer based on the handoff data obtained from the encrypted handoff data.
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