发明名称 |
Methods and apparatus for secure hardware configuration |
摘要 |
Methods and apparatus are provided for electronically configuring hardware features and options. A computer chip encoding method is provided in which a predetermined code or encryption sequence is uniquely associated with a computer chip. This code is used to modify a hardware configuration by enabling new features or options. The systems and methods reduce manufacturing and inventory costs by allowing a generic product to be produced which is then customized to meet the needs of the user. In addition, features and options of a data processing system can be dynamically upgraded without interruption of service or hardware replacement.
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申请公布号 |
US5530749(A) |
申请公布日期 |
1996.06.25 |
申请号 |
US19950458903 |
申请日期 |
1995.06.02 |
申请人 |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION |
发明人 |
EASTER, RANDALL J.;SPANO, VINCENT A.;ZAJAC, MYRON W.;CAMPBELL, JOHN E. |
分类号 |
G01R31/317;G01R31/3185;G06F1/00;G06F11/00;G06F12/14;G06F21/00;(IPC1-7):H04L9/00 |
主分类号 |
G01R31/317 |
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