Software self-checking systems and methods
US8001388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 16, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2149
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Software self-checking mechanisms are described for improving software tamper resistance and/or reliability. Redundant tests are performed to detect modifications to a program while it is running. Modifications are recorded or reported. Embodiments of the software self-checking mechanisms can be implemented such that they are relatively stealthy and robust, and so that it they are compatible with copy-specific static watermarking and other tamper-resistance techniques.
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