18236725. SECURE USER ASSIGNED DEVICE FROM MANUFACTURER simplified abstract (Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC)

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SECURE USER ASSIGNED DEVICE FROM MANUFACTURER

Organization Name

Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Inventor(s)

Anni Dong of Redmond WA (US)

Yanan Zhang of Bellevue WA (US)

Brian Stuard Perlman of Bothell WA (US)

SECURE USER ASSIGNED DEVICE FROM MANUFACTURER - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18236725 titled 'SECURE USER ASSIGNED DEVICE FROM MANUFACTURER

Simplified Explanation

The patent application relates to securing ownership of devices to specific users to prevent misuse of lost or stolen devices. Here is a simplified explanation of the abstract:

  • Users can purchase devices directly from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
  • During the purchasing process, users provide ownership information for the device, including a user identifier and an identity provider.
  • The ownership data is written to the device's firmware.
  • When the device is powered on, it requests a user identifier.
  • The device validates the user identifier with the identity provider before allowing any operations to continue.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Preventing unauthorized use of lost or stolen devices.
  • Ensuring that only authorized users can access and operate devices.
  • Enhancing device security and reducing the risk of data breaches.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Preventing malicious use of devices that are lost or stolen.
  • Protecting user data and sensitive information stored on devices.
  • Minimizing the risk of unauthorized access to devices and their functionalities.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enhanced device security through user authentication.
  • Improved protection of user data and privacy.
  • Increased control over device ownership and usage.
  • Reduced risk of unauthorized access and misuse of devices.


Original Abstract Submitted

This document relates to securing ownership of devices to particular users when the devices are shipped directly from an original equipment manufacturer in order to prevent malicious use of devices that are lost or stolen. A purchaser may purchase a device from an original equipment manufacturer, and as part of the purchasing process, may provide ownership information for the device, which may include a user identifier and an identity provider. The ownership data can be written to firmware, and upon powering on of the device, the device can request a user identifier, which is then validated by the identity provider before allowing operating systems operations to continue on the device.

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