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Authenticated code module

US7308576B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2001
Grant dateDec 11, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/52
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An authenticated code module comprises a value that attests to the authenticity of the module. The value is encrypted with a key corresponding to a key of a computing device that is to execute the module.

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