Methods and apparatus for a secure sleep state
US9811475B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02D30/50
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for a secure sleep state are disclosed. An example method includes, in response to an initiation of a sleep state of a computing platform, encrypting a memory of the computing platform; and decrypting the memory when resuming the computing platform from the sleep state, wherein placing the computing platform in the sleep state includes powering down a portion of the computing platform and preserving a state of the computing platform.
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