Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240134625). DYNAMICALLY UPDATING FIRMWARE PROFILE CONFIGURATIONS ON COMPUTING DEVICES simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 DYNAMICALLY UPDATING FIRMWARE PROFILE CONFIGURATIONS ON COMPUTING DEVICES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DYNAMICALLY UPDATING FIRMWARE PROFILE CONFIGURATIONS ON COMPUTING DEVICES - 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
DYNAMICALLY UPDATING FIRMWARE PROFILE CONFIGURATIONS ON COMPUTING DEVICES
Organization Name
microsoft technology licensing, llc
Inventor(s)
DYNAMICALLY UPDATING FIRMWARE PROFILE CONFIGURATIONS ON COMPUTING DEVICES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240134625 titled 'DYNAMICALLY UPDATING FIRMWARE PROFILE CONFIGURATIONS ON COMPUTING DEVICES
Simplified Explanation
The present disclosure describes a firmware configuration system that efficiently updates firmware profile configurations of computing devices, such as host devices in a data center, without the need to develop, deploy, and install a new BIOS. The system updates firmware profile configurations by modifying a profile configuration table in flash memory of a BIOS with a firmware profile configuration update patch, without affecting other parts of the BIOS.
- The firmware configuration system updates firmware profile configurations of computing devices.
- The system modifies a profile configuration table in flash memory of a BIOS with a firmware profile configuration update patch.
- The updates are done without the need to develop, deploy, and install a new BIOS.
- The system does not affect other parts of the BIOS during the update process.
Potential Applications
This technology can be applied in data centers, server farms, and other computing environments where efficient firmware updates are required.
Problems Solved
1. Simplifies the process of updating firmware profile configurations. 2. Eliminates the need to develop and install a new BIOS for updates.
Benefits
1. Time and cost savings in updating firmware configurations. 2. Reduced downtime during firmware updates. 3. Improved efficiency in managing firmware configurations.
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimizing firmware updates in data centers and server environments for improved performance and reliability.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be the use of firmware update tools or systems that update BIOS configurations without the need for a complete BIOS replacement.
Unanswered Questions
1. How does the firmware configuration system handle potential conflicts or errors during the update process? 2. Are there any limitations to the types of firmware profile configurations that can be updated using this system?
Original Abstract Submitted
the present disclosure relates to utilizing a firmware configuration system to efficiently update a firmware profile configuration of computing devices (e.g., host devices in a datacenter). for example, the firmware configuration system facilitates updating the firmware profile configuration, such as for a unified extensible firmware interface (uefi) profile and/or a basic input/output system (bios), without needing to develop, deploy, and install a new bios. more specifically, the firmware configuration system updates (e.g., via a baseband management controller) firmware profile configurations by modifying a profile configuration table in flash memory (i.e., on an spi flash-based chip) of a bios with a firmware profile configuration update patch and without affecting other parts of the bios.
