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Auto install virtual machine monitor

US8527982B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2008
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F9/45558
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for detecting, installing and uninstalling a virtual machine monitor on a host device is provided. In general, in one aspect, a computer implemented method is provided. The computer implemented method includes initiating a user session on a host device, where the user session is initiated upon the insertion of a peripheral device into the host device. Additionally, a virtual machine monitor and a virtual machine are stored on the peripheral device and the virtual machine monitor is automatically installed on the host device. In some implementations, the virtual machine monitor is automatically uninstalled when the user session is terminated.

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