Computing apparatus configurable for secured boot
US11822665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2129
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, apparatus, and computer program products for configurable secure boots are disclosed. One method includes determining, by a processor of a computing apparatus, whether a geographical location of the computing apparatus corresponds to a predetermined location, performing a boot process for booting up the computing apparatus in response to the geographical location of the computing apparatus corresponding to the predetermined location, and disabling the boot process from booting up the computing apparatus in response to the geographical location of the computing apparatus failing to correspond to the predetermined location. Computing apparatus and computer program products for performing the method are also disclosed.
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