License management of firmware-controllable features in computer systems
US9317666B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F21/572
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
License management of firmware-controllable features in computer systems is described. In an example, a computer system includes: a plurality of hardware modules having a plurality of features capable of selective activation; firmware-based controllers distributed among the plurality of hardware modules having control points to control activation of the plurality of features; and a management module to obtain license data and communicate with the firmware-based controllers to configure the control points to activate at least one of the plurality of features as permitted by the license data.
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