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Low-level code signing mechanism

US8977862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateMar 10, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L63/102
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Before an application is allowed to execute a secure function, code signing keys associated with the application are analyzed for correspondence with the class that contains the secure function as well as correspondence with the secure function. Optionally, code signing keys associated with the application are analyzed for correspondence with the input parameters to the function.

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