18489686. SYSTEM ON CHIP AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)
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SYSTEM ON CHIP AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
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Keunyoung Park of Seongnam-si (KR)
SYSTEM ON CHIP AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18489686 titled 'SYSTEM ON CHIP AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF
Simplified Explanation
The abstract of the patent application describes a system on chip that includes a memory, a main processor, and first Intellectual Properties (IPs) that perform processing operations. The main processor copies target firmware to the memory using a firmware loader and a hypervisor. It also blocks access of the main processor and the first IPs to the target firmware before verifying it. After verification, the hypervisor grants access to the target firmware by a target IP among the first IPs corresponding to the target firmware.
- The system on chip includes a memory, a main processor, and first IPs for processing operations.
- The main processor copies target firmware to the memory using a firmware loader and a hypervisor.
- The main processor and first IPs are blocked from accessing the target firmware before verification.
- The hypervisor grants access to the target firmware by a target IP after verification.
Potential Applications:
- Embedded systems
- Internet of Things (IoT) devices
- Mobile devices
- Automotive systems
Problems Solved:
- Secure firmware loading and verification
- Protection against unauthorized access to firmware
- Efficient management of firmware updates
Benefits:
- Enhanced security for firmware
- Improved reliability of system on chip
- Simplified firmware management and updates
Original Abstract Submitted
A system on chip includes a memory, a main processor that runs an operating system, and first Intellectual Properties (IPs) that perform respective processing operations. The main processor operates to copy target firmware to the memory using a firmware loader, using a hypervisor, block access of the main processor and the first IPs to the target firmware before verification of the target firmware, and using the hypervisor, grant access to the target firmware by a target IP among the first IPs that corresponds to the target firmware after the verification of the target firmware.
