18541887. SECURITY CAPSULE FOR ENABLING RESTRICTED FEATURES OF A MEMORY DEVICE simplified abstract (Micron Technology, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 SECURITY CAPSULE FOR ENABLING RESTRICTED FEATURES OF A MEMORY DEVICE
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 SECURITY CAPSULE FOR ENABLING RESTRICTED FEATURES OF A MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
SECURITY CAPSULE FOR ENABLING RESTRICTED FEATURES OF A MEMORY DEVICE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Robert W. Strong of Folsom CA (US)
SECURITY CAPSULE FOR ENABLING RESTRICTED FEATURES OF A MEMORY DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18541887 titled 'SECURITY CAPSULE FOR ENABLING RESTRICTED FEATURES OF A MEMORY DEVICE
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method for initializing and authenticating a memory device using a security capsule digitally signed with a private key.
- Processing device initializes memory device in unauthenticated state
- Memory device unable to execute restricted commands
- Processing device accesses security capsule digitally signed with private key
- Processing device verifies security capsule is validly signed using public key
- Memory device transitions to authenticated state
- Memory device able to execute restricted commands in authenticated state
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in various industries such as:
- Data security
- Secure communication systems
- Embedded systems
Problems Solved
This technology addresses the following issues:
- Unauthorized access to memory devices
- Execution of restricted commands by unauthorized users
- Data breaches and security vulnerabilities
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include:
- Enhanced security for memory devices
- Protection against unauthorized access
- Secure execution of restricted commands
Potential Commercial Applications
The potential commercial applications of this technology include:
- Secure storage devices
- Secure communication devices
- Embedded systems with restricted access requirements
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art for this technology could be:
- Secure boot mechanisms for computing devices
Unanswered Questions
How does the processing device verify the validity of the security capsule?
The processing device uses a public key corresponding to the private key to verify the security capsule. This ensures that the security capsule is validly signed and authenticates the memory device.
What are the specific restricted commands that the memory device is able to execute in the authenticated state?
The patent application does not specify the exact restricted commands that the memory device can execute in the authenticated state. It would be interesting to know the specific commands and their implications for the technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
A processing device initializes a memory device in an unauthenticated state in which the memory device is unable to execute one or more restricted commands. The processing device accesses a security capsule that is digitally signed using a private key. The processing device transitions the memory device to an authenticated state based on verifying that the security capsule is validly signed. The processing device uses a public key corresponding to the private key to verify the security capsule is validly signed. While in the authenticated state, the memory device is able to execute the one or more restricted commands.
