View source for 17664206. TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS simplified abstract (Apple Inc.)

=TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Apple Inc.|Apple Inc.]]


[[Category:Apple Inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Geoffrey Mccormack of San Jose CA (US)|Geoffrey Mccormack of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Geoffrey Mccormack of San Jose CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Damien P. Sorresso of San Francisco CA (US)|Damien P. Sorresso of San Francisco CA (US)]][[Category:Damien P. Sorresso of San Francisco CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Eric B. Tamura of Sunnyvale CA (US)|Eric B. Tamura of Sunnyvale CA (US)]][[Category:Eric B. Tamura of Sunnyvale CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Robert J. Kendall-kuppe of San Jose CA (US)|Robert J. Kendall-kuppe of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Robert J. Kendall-kuppe of San Jose CA (US)]]

==TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17664206 titled 'TECHNIQUES FOR MANAGING SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes techniques for securely executing an application on a computing device. The method involves the following steps:

* Receiving a request to launch the application, which references an application archive file.
* The application archive file includes a data structure that defines the organization of files associated with the application and includes cryptographic information for verifying the files and the data structure.
* Determining the validity of the data structure and files using the cryptographic information.
* Associating the valid data structure with the file system volume of the computing device.

Potential applications of this technology:

* Securely launching and executing applications on computing devices.
* Ensuring the integrity and authenticity of application files and data structures.
* Protecting against unauthorized modifications or tampering of application files.

Problems solved by this technology:

* Ensuring the security and integrity of applications by verifying their files and data structures.
* Preventing unauthorized or malicious modifications to application files.
* Providing a secure environment for executing applications on computing devices.

Benefits of this technology:

* Enhanced security and protection against tampering or unauthorized modifications.
* Improved trust and confidence in the integrity of applications.
* Simplified and streamlined process for launching and executing applications.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

Enclosed herein are techniques for securely executing an application. A method can be implemented by an operating system of a computing device, where the computing device includes a file system volume that includes a first data structure, and the method includes the steps of (1) receiving a request to launch the application, where the request references an application archive file that includes a second data structure that: (i) defines an organization of a plurality of files associated with the application, and (ii) includes cryptographic information for verifying the plurality of files and the second data structure; (2) in response to receiving the request: determining whether the second data structure, the plurality of files, or both, are valid using the cryptographic information; and (3) in response to determining that the second data structure, the plurality of files, or both, are valid: associating the second data structure with the first data structure.



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