Systems and method for bootup activation of firmware images
US11922170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F16/182
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A storage device is disclosed. The storage device may include a first storage. The first storage may include a primary firmware slot to store a first firmware, a secondary firmware slot to store a second firmware, a primary file system slot to store an existing file system, and a secondary file system slot. The storage device may include a processor configured to execute the first firmware or the second firmware. The storage device may include a second storage for user data, the second storage configured to use the existing file system. The second firmware may include a tag indicating that the second firmware is subject to bootup activation.
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