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Tamper response mechanism

US7818799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2006
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F21/554
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A tamper response mechanism introduces a delayed failure into a program in response to detected tampering with the program. The mechanism determines a manner of responding to the detected tampering. The manner of responding may include corrupting a global pointer or using other techniques. The mechanism also determines when to respond to the tampering and implements the response at the determined time.

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