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Methods and systems for creating root-of-trust for computing system components

US11675602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2021
Grant dateJun 13, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 30, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2221/033
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments for managing a computing system are provided. A Root-of-Trust (RoT) device within the computing system is caused to boot. The computing system includes at least one peripheral device, and the RoT device is in operable communication with the at least one peripheral device and a management server. The at least one peripheral device is caused to at least partially boot. The RoT device is caused to retrieve a firmware image associated with the at least one peripheral device from the management server. The at least one peripheral device is caused to reboot utilizing the firmware image.

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