Dell products l.p. (20240303342). SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING TAMPERING OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM simplified abstract
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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING TAMPERING OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM
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ISAAC QIN Wang of Austin TX (US)
ADOLFO SANDOR Montero of Pflugerville TX (US)
SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING TAMPERING OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240303342 titled 'SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DETECTING TAMPERING OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM
The abstract describes a system that provides signals to control the booting process of an information handling system (IHS) by communicating with a chip storing firmware and an embedded controller.
- System provides a first chip select signal to a chip storing IHS firmware.
- Detects a second chip select signal provided to the chip.
- Signals the embedded controller that the second chip select signal has been provided.
- Receives a signal to boot the IHS.
- Determines if the embedded controller has received the signal indicating the chip select signal has been provided.
- Prevents the IHS from booting if the signal is received, otherwise allows the IHS to boot using the stored firmware.
Potential Applications: - Control and management of the booting process in information handling systems. - Enhanced security measures for firmware access and booting procedures.
Problems Solved: - Ensures proper booting sequence and firmware access control in IHS. - Prevents unauthorized access to firmware during the booting process.
Benefits: - Improved security and control over the booting process. - Enhanced reliability and integrity of the firmware in IHS.
Commercial Applications: Title: Secure Booting System for Information Handling Systems This technology can be applied in industries requiring secure booting procedures, such as cybersecurity, data centers, and IoT devices. It can also be utilized in government and military sectors for enhanced data protection.
Questions about Secure Booting System for Information Handling Systems: 1. How does this technology improve the security of information handling systems during the booting process? - The technology ensures that only authorized signals can initiate the booting process, preventing unauthorized access to the firmware. 2. What are the potential implications of this technology in industries that require high levels of data security? - This technology can significantly enhance the security measures in industries such as cybersecurity, data centers, and IoT devices, ensuring the integrity of the booting process.
Original Abstract Submitted
in one or more embodiments, one or more systems, one or more methods, and/or one or more processes may: provide a first chip select signal to a chip of an information handling system (ihs), which stores at least a portion of ihs firmware, while at least one processor of the ihs is executing processor instructions; determine that a second chip select signal is provided to the chip; provide, to an embedded controller of the ihs, a signal that indicates that the second chip select signal has been provided to the chip; receive a signal to boot the ihs; determine if the embedded controller has received the signal that indicates that the second chip select signal has been provided to the chip; if so, prevent the ihs from booting; and if not, permit the ihs to boot utilizing the at least the portion of the ihs firmware stored by the chip.
