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Trusting an Unverified Code Image in a Computing Device

  • US 20080165971A1
  • Filed: 01/07/2007
  • Published: 07/10/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/07/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A computer implemented method, comprising:

  • configuring a key stored within a ROM of a device including one of enabling and disabling the key according to a predetermined condition, the key uniquely identifying the device; and

    executing a code image from a provider to set up at least one component of an operating environment of the device, the provider satisfying the predetermined condition, wherein the code image is optionally verified based on the configuration of the key.

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