System and Method To Track And Authenticate Semiconductor Chips, Multi-Chip Package Modules, And Their Derivative System Products
First Claim
1. A method for providing identity tracking and authentication for a multi-chip package (MCP) module or a designated semiconductor chip selected from one or more semiconductor chips formed on an MCP base of the MCP module, the MCP module being provided with a first communication function, the method comprising:
- providing a communication element formed on the MCP base, the communication element including a memory unit for storing information including at least identity information of the designated semiconductor chip or the MCP module;
providing an electrical connection between the communication element and the designated semiconductor chip;
accessing by the designated semiconductor chip the information stored in the memory unit of the communication element through the electrical connection; and
providing the information stored in the communication element to a system outside of the MCP module through the first communication function of the MCP module, the information being used at least to track or authenticate the MCP module or the designated semiconductor chip of the MCP module.
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Abstract
A method for providing identity authentication and tracking for a multi-chip package (MCP) module or a designated semiconductor chip formed inside a MCP module where the MCP module is provided with a first communication function includes providing a communication element formed on the MCP base where the communication element includes a memory unit for storing identification information; providing an electrical connection between the communication element and the designated semiconductor chip; accessing by the designated semiconductor chip the information stored in the memory unit of the communication element through the electrical connection; and providing the information stored in the communication element to a system outside of the MCP module through the first communication function where the information is used at least to track or authenticate the MCP module or the designated semiconductor chip of the MCP module.
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32 Claims
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1. A method for providing identity tracking and authentication for a multi-chip package (MCP) module or a designated semiconductor chip selected from one or more semiconductor chips formed on an MCP base of the MCP module, the MCP module being provided with a first communication function, the method comprising:
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providing a communication element formed on the MCP base, the communication element including a memory unit for storing information including at least identity information of the designated semiconductor chip or the MCP module; providing an electrical connection between the communication element and the designated semiconductor chip; accessing by the designated semiconductor chip the information stored in the memory unit of the communication element through the electrical connection; and providing the information stored in the communication element to a system outside of the MCP module through the first communication function of the MCP module, the information being used at least to track or authenticate the MCP module or the designated semiconductor chip of the MCP module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A method for providing identity tracking and authentication for a multi-chip package (MCP) module or a designated semiconductor chip selected from one or more semiconductor chips formed on an MCP base of the MCP module, the MCP module being provided with a first communication function, the method comprising:
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providing a wireless communication element formed on the MCP base, the wireless communication element including a memory unit for storing information including at least identity information of the designated semiconductor chip or the MCP module and including a wireless communication circuit; providing a wireless communication transceiver formed on the MCP base and in communication with the designated semiconductor chip, the wireless communication transceiver providing a second communication function; accessing by the wireless communication transceiver the information stored in the memory unit of the wireless communication element through the second communication function; and providing the information stored in the wireless communication element to a system outside of the MCP module through the first communication function of the MCP module, the information being used at least to track or authenticate the MCP module or the designated semiconductor chip of the MCP module. - View Dependent Claims (24)
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25. A multi-chip package (MCP) module including one or more semiconductor chips formed on an MCP base of the MCP module, the MCP module being provided with a first communication function, the MCP module comprising:
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a communication element formed on the MCP base, the communication element including a memory unit for storing information including at least identity information of the designated semiconductor chip or the MCP module; and an electrical connection between the communication element and a designated semiconductor chip selected from the one or more semiconductor chips formed on an MCP base of the MCP module, wherein the designated semiconductor chip accesses the information stored in the memory unit of the communication element through the electrical connection, and provides the information stored in the communication element to a system outside of the MCP module through the first communication function of the MCP module, the information being used at least to track or authenticate the MCP module or the designated semiconductor chip of the MCP module. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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