System and method for virtualization using an open bus hypervisor
US8091086B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 2, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2209/543
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system includes an Open Bus Hypervisor having the highest privilege level. An Open Bus Hypervisor is a set of modules that operate on the root level. The Open Bus Hypervisor provides support for processing, filtering and redirecting of low level events. The Open Bus Hypervisor is used primarily for maintenance and support of computer virtualization features, which are implemented within computer system CPU. Additionally, the Open Bus Hypervisor can be used for supporting new hardware and software modules installed on a computer system. A Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM) runs with fewer privileges than the Open Bus Hypervisor. A Primary Virtual Machine (PVM) runs without system level privileges and has a Primary Operating System (POS) running within it.
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