Microsoft technology licensing, llc (20240345924). PLATFORM-INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURE FOR SECURE SYSTEM RESET simplified abstract
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PLATFORM-INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURE FOR SECURE SYSTEM RESET
Organization Name
microsoft technology licensing, llc
Inventor(s)
Karunakara Kotary of Vancouver WA (US)
Akram Hamdy of Redmond WA (US)
Pingfan Song of Newcastle WA (US)
Neeraj Ladkani of Bothell WA (US)
Muhammad A. Ahmed of Redmond WA (US)
PLATFORM-INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURE FOR SECURE SYSTEM RESET - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240345924 titled 'PLATFORM-INDEPENDENT ARCHITECTURE FOR SECURE SYSTEM RESET
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method for securely resetting a processing device by booting it into a safe mode and updating the system firmware without powering on the central processing system.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Detection of trigger event by baseboard management controller (BMC)
- Booting system into safe mode
- Maintaining central processing system in off state
- Self-heal agent detecting architectural characteristics of managed host
- Establishing connection to cloud-based firmware catalog service
- Downloading compatible system firmware from cloud-based service
- Automatic installation of new firmware without powering on central processing system
Potential Applications: This technology can be applied in various industries such as IT, telecommunications, and data centers where secure and remote device management is crucial.
Problems Solved: This technology addresses the need for a secure and efficient method of updating system firmware on processing devices without compromising the integrity of the system.
Benefits:
- Enhanced security through secure firmware updates
- Remote management capabilities for processing devices
- Efficient system reset process without powering on the central processing system
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized by IT companies, data centers, and telecommunications providers to ensure the security and reliability of their processing devices.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to secure device management, remote firmware updates, and system reset methods in the field of computer hardware and software.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay informed about the latest advancements in secure device management, remote firmware updates, and system reset technologies to enhance the efficiency and security of processing devices.
Questions about Secure Device Management: 1. How does the method ensure the compatibility of the downloaded firmware with the architectural characteristics of the managed host? 2. What are the potential risks associated with updating system firmware remotely without powering on the central processing system?
Original Abstract Submitted
a platform-independent method of securely resetting a processing device includes detecting a predefined trigger event by a baseboard management controller (bmc) that executes system firmware on behalf of a managed host. in response to the predefined trigger event, the system is booted into a safe mode. while in the safe mode, a central processing system of the managed host is maintained in an off state, and a self-heal agent detects architectural characteristics of the managed host, establishes a connection to a cloud-based firmware catalog service, transmits the architectural characteristics of the managed host to the cloud-based firmware catalog service, and downloads a new version of system firmware from the cloud-based firmware catalog service that is compatible with the architectural characteristics of the managed host. the new version of the system firmware is automatically installed without powering on the central processing system of the managed host.
