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Network interface device

US11960596B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2021
Grant dateApr 16, 2024
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/0218
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A network interface device comprises a first area of trust comprising a first part of the network interface device, the first part comprising one or more first kernels. A second area of trust comprising a second part of the network interface device different to said first part is provided, the second part comprising one or more second kernels. A communication link is provided between the first area of trust and the second area of trust. At least one of the first and second areas of trust is provided with isolation circuitry configured to control which data which is passed to the other of the first and second areas via the communication link.

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