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Dynamic extension of restricted software applications after an operating system mode switch

US11385879B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2020
Grant dateJul 12, 2022
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L67/02
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods, apparatus, systems, and articles of manufacture are disclosed for dynamic extension of restricted software applications after an operating system mode switch. An example non-transitory computer readable storage medium comprising instructions that, when executed, cause a computing device to detect a switch from a restricted operating system to an unrestricted operating system, and in response to detecting the switch, invoke a dormant executable to install an unrestricted application in the unrestricted operating system.

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