Hybrid computer security clock
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1. A clock object comprising:
- a clock time that is readable by an electronic device; and
a monotonic time that is readable by the electronic device and is incremented for every read of the monotonic time from the clock object.
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Abstract
A clock object is provides, which includes a clock time and a monotonic time that are readable by the electronic device. The monotonic time is incremented every read of the monotonic time from the clock object. The clock object can also include an indication of a level of trust of the clock time.
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20 Claims
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1. A clock object comprising:
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a clock time that is readable by an electronic device; and
a monotonic time that is readable by the electronic device and is incremented for every read of the monotonic time from the clock object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A clock object comprising:
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a clock time that is readable by an electronic device; and
a trust indicator indicative of a trust level of the clock time, wherein the clock object is adapted to return the clock time and the trust indicator to the electronic device in response to a clock read request from the electronic device. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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