Method and apparatus for secure execution using a secure memory partition
US6986052B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2125
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A processor capable of secure execution. The processor contains an execution unit and secure partition logic that secures a partition in memory. The processor also contains cryptographic logic coupled to the execution unit that encrypts and decrypts secure data and code.
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