LOGIC REPOSITORY SERVICE USING ENCRYPTED CONFIGURATION DATA

Organization Name

amazon technologies, inc.

Inventor(s)

Islam Mohamed Hatem Abdulfattah Mohamed Atta of Vancouver (CA)

Christopher Joseph Pettey of Cedar Park TX (US)

Nafea Bshara of San Jose CA (US)

Asif Khan of Cedar Park TX (US)

Mark Bradley Davis of Austin AZ (US)

Prateek Tandon of Issaquah WA (US)

LOGIC REPOSITORY SERVICE USING ENCRYPTED CONFIGURATION DATA - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240259354 titled 'LOGIC REPOSITORY SERVICE USING ENCRYPTED CONFIGURATION DATA

The abstract describes a method of a logic repository service that involves generating configuration data for configurable hardware based on a specification for application logic, encrypting the data, signing it with a private key, and transmitting it in response to a request.

Simplified Explanation: The method involves creating configuration data for configurable hardware based on application logic specifications, encrypting and signing the data, and sending it out in response to a request.

Key Features and Innovation:

- Generation of configuration data for configurable hardware - Encryption of configuration data - Signing of encrypted data with a private key - Transmission of signed encrypted data in response to a request

Potential Applications:

- Secure transmission of configuration data for hardware - Efficient implementation of application logic in configurable hardware

Problems Solved:

- Ensuring secure transmission of sensitive configuration data - Simplifying the process of implementing application logic in configurable hardware

Benefits:

- Enhanced security of configuration data - Streamlined process for configuring hardware - Efficient implementation of application logic

Commercial Applications:

- Secure data transmission services for hardware manufacturers - Streamlined configuration processes for hardware developers - Potential applications in IoT devices, telecommunications equipment, and more

Questions about the Technology:

1. How does the encryption process ensure the security of the configuration data? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this method in different types of configurable hardware?

Frequently Updated Research:

- Stay updated on advancements in encryption technologies for securing configuration data - Monitor developments in hardware configuration processes for efficiency improvements.

Original Abstract Submitted

the following description is directed to a logic repository service. in one example, a method of a logic repository service can include receiving a first request to generate configuration data for configurable hardware using a specification for application logic of the configurable hardware. the method can include generating the configuration data for the configurable hardware. the configuration data can include data for implementing the application logic. the method can include encrypting the configuration data to generate encrypted configuration data. the method can include signing the encrypted configuration data using a private key. the method can include transmitting the signed encrypted configuration data in response to the request.