Utilization of a microcode interpreter built in to a processor
US9032186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2221/2111
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Augmented processor hardware contains a microcode interpreter. When encrypted microcode is included in a message from a service, the microcode may be passed to the microcode interpreter. Based on decryption and execution of the microcode taking place at the processor hardware, extended functionality may be realized.
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