Technique for secure remote configuration of a system
US7308718B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2129
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
After a processor-controlled system having communications capabilities is delivered to a user in its generic configuration, customization of the system is realized in accordance with the invention by downloading thereto selected information objects, e.g., software components and/or data, from a server. To avoid unauthorized downloading of the selected information objects, certain information in a request for the objects by the system to the server is encrypted and/or cryptographically signed. Such information may be, e.g., a serial number identifying the system. If the server succeeds in decrypting the encrypted information and/or authenticating the digital signature, and thereby verifies the identity and legitimacy of the system, the server downloads the selected information objects to realize the customization.
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