18122998. DEVICE RECOVERY USING ACTIVATION OF BIOS RECOVERY IMAGE simplified abstract (Dell Products L.P.)
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DEVICE RECOVERY USING ACTIVATION OF BIOS RECOVERY IMAGE
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Tomer Shachar of Beer Sheva (IL)
Yevgeni Gehtman of Modi'in (IL)
DEVICE RECOVERY USING ACTIVATION OF BIOS RECOVERY IMAGE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18122998 titled 'DEVICE RECOVERY USING ACTIVATION OF BIOS RECOVERY IMAGE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes techniques for device recovery using the activation of a BIOS recovery image. This involves updating a BIOS chip with a recovery image obtained from a recovery chip, initiating a boot process with the updated BIOS, and receiving an activation signal to trigger the recovery process.
- Receiving an activation signal to initiate BIOS recovery
- Obtaining a BIOS recovery image from a recovery chip
- Updating the BIOS chip with the recovery image
- Initiating a boot process with the updated BIOS
- Activation signal can be triggered by user or system failure during boot process
Potential Applications: 1. Computer systems 2. Mobile devices 3. Embedded systems 4. Industrial machinery 5. Automotive electronics
Problems Solved: 1. Device failure recovery 2. System stability improvement 3. Data protection during recovery process 4. Simplified BIOS update procedures 5. Enhanced user experience
Benefits: 1. Improved system reliability 2. Faster recovery from failures 3. Reduced downtime for users 4. Enhanced data security 5. Streamlined device maintenance
Commercial Applications: The technology can be utilized in various industries such as IT, telecommunications, manufacturing, and automotive for ensuring system reliability, reducing maintenance costs, and improving overall user experience.
Prior Art: Readers can explore prior art related to BIOS recovery techniques, system recovery processes, and firmware update methods in the field of computer hardware and embedded systems.
Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in BIOS recovery technologies, system recovery strategies, and firmware update mechanisms to enhance device reliability and performance.
Questions about BIOS Recovery Techniques: 1. How does BIOS recovery using a recovery image differ from traditional recovery methods? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing BIOS recovery processes in different types of devices?
Original Abstract Submitted
Techniques are provided for device recovery using activation of a basic input/output system (BIOS) recovery image. One method comprises receiving an activation signal to initiate a recovery of a BIOS; obtaining, responsive to the activation signal, a BIOS recovery image from a recovery chip; updating a BIOS chip comprising the BIOS using the obtained BIOS recovery image; and initiating a boot process using the updated at least one BIOS chip. The activation signal may be received in response to a user physically activating a BIOS recovery activator (e.g., during an execution of a boot process). The activation signal may be received during an execution of a boot process for the at least one processing device and/or responsive to a failure occurring during the boot process for the at least one processing device.
