17959501. SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING HARDWARE UTILIZATION simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING HARDWARE UTILIZATION
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Inventor(s)
Elie Antoun Jreij of Pflugerville TX (US)
Austin Patrick Bolen of Austin TX (US)
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING HARDWARE UTILIZATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17959501 titled 'SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING HARDWARE UTILIZATION
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of this patent application describes a node with a processor running an operating system, a peripheral port connected to a peripheral device, and a system control processor running a second operating system. The system control processor meters the usage of the peripheral device by the first operating system by obtaining utilization data from the peripheral device and sending it to a remote authentication server, inaccessible to the first operating system.
- Explanation of the patent:
- Node with a processor running an operating system - Peripheral port connected to a peripheral device - System control processor running a second operating system - Method for metering usage of the peripheral device by the first operating system - Obtaining utilization data from the peripheral device - Sending utilization data to a remote authentication server - First operating system cannot access the system control processor
Potential Applications: This technology could be applied in secure systems where monitoring and controlling peripheral device usage is crucial, such as in industrial control systems or secure data centers.
Problems Solved: This technology solves the problem of unauthorized access and usage of peripheral devices by the first operating system, ensuring secure and monitored usage.
Benefits: - Enhanced security by monitoring and controlling peripheral device usage - Prevents unauthorized access to peripheral devices - Enables remote authentication and monitoring of device usage
Potential Commercial Applications: "Secure Peripheral Device Metering Technology for Industrial Control Systems"
Possible Prior Art: Prior art may include systems that monitor and control access to peripheral devices, but the specific method described in this patent application for metering usage and sending data to a remote server may be novel.
Unanswered Questions: 1. How does the system control processor ensure the accuracy and reliability of the utilization data obtained from the peripheral device? 2. What measures are in place to protect the communication between the system control processor and the remote authentication server from potential security threats?
Original Abstract Submitted
A node comprising, a processor executing a first operating system, a peripheral port connected to a peripheral device, a system control processor executing a second operating system, where the system control processor is configured to perform a method for metering usage of the peripheral device by the first operating system, the method that includes obtaining utilization data from a peripheral device, and sending the utilization data to a remote authentication server, where the first operating system cannot access the system control processor.
