公开(公告)号：US06275851B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09206628

申请日：1998-12-07

Applicant: Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Richard Alan Dayan ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Richard Alan Dayan ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F1300

CPC classification number: G06F9/4401 ,  G06F21/575 ,  H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/34 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system to remotely control modifications of initialization settings included within a client computer system. The client computer system is coupled to a server computer system to form a network. During a set-up process executing within the client computer system, the client computer system receives an attempted modification of one of a plurality of initialization settings utilized during booting. In response to the attempted modification, the server computer system determines whether the modification is prohibited. In response to the modification being prohibited, the server computer system prohibits the modification of the one of said plurality of initialization settings, wherein the client computer system is prohibited from booting utilizing the modified one of said plurality of initialization settings.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于允许服务器计算机系统远程控制包括在客户端计算机系统内的初始化设置的修改的数据处理系统和方法。 客户端计算机系统耦合到服务器计算机系统以形成网络。 在客户端计算机系统内执行的设置过程中，客户端计算机系统接收在启动过程中使用的多个初始化设置之一的尝试修改。 响应于尝试的修改，服务器计算机系统确定修改是否被禁止。 响应于禁止的修改，服务器计算机系统禁止修改所述多个初始化设置中的一个，其中使用所述多个初始化设置中的修改的一个初始化设置禁止客户端计算机系统启动。

公开(公告)号：US06263388B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09201063

申请日：1998-11-30

Applicant: Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F1730

CPC classification number: H04L41/00 ,  G06F21/305 ,  H04L12/12 ,  H04L29/12783 ,  H04L61/35 ,  H04L63/10 ,  Y02D50/40 ,  Y10S707/99939

Abstract: A data processing system and method are described for permitting a server computer system to remotely disable an ability of a client computer system to access a network which couples the client computer system to the server computer system. The server computer system transmits an indication to the client computer system utilizing the network that the ability of the client computer system to access said network be at least temporarily disabled. In response to a receipt of the indication by the client computer system, the ability of the client computer system to access the network is at least temporarily disabled. The client computer system is unable to transmit information utilizing the network while the client computer system is temporarily disabled.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种数据处理系统和方法，用于允许服务器计算机系统远程禁用客户端计算机系统访问将客户端计算机系统耦合到服务器计算机系统的网络的能力。 服务器计算机系统使用网络向客户端计算机系统发送指示，使得客户端计算机系统访问所述网络的能力至少被暂时禁用。 响应于客户端计算机系统接收到指示，客户端计算机系统访问网络的能力至少被暂时禁用。 当客户端计算机系统暂时禁用时，客户端计算机系统无法使用网络传输信息。

公开(公告)号：US06237100B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-22

申请号：US09204655

申请日：1998-12-02

Applicant: Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Joseph Wayne Freeman ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Joseph Wayne Freeman ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F126

CPC classification number: G06F21/81 ,  G06F1/26 ,  G06F21/31

Abstract: A data processing system and method are described for controlling power supplied to the system. The system includes an internal power supply for receiving energy from an external source and supplying the energy to the system. The energy is full system power and is required for the system to be fully operable. The system is initially powered-off such that the energy is not initially supplied to the system. A power-on password is established. The internal power supply supplies the energy to the system only in response to a correct entry of the power-on password, wherein the system is inoperable prior to the correct entry of the power-on password.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于控制供应给系统的电力的数据处理系统和方法。 该系统包括用于从外部源接收能量并将能量提供给系统的内部电源。 能量是全系统功率，是系统完全可操作的必需品。 该系统最初被关闭，使得能量最初不被提供给系统。 建立开机密码。 只有在正确输入开机密码的情况下，内部电源才能向系统供电，其中系统在正确输入开机密码之前不可操作。

公开(公告)号：US06189108B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09025975

申请日：1998-02-19

Applicant: Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James Peter Ward

Inventor： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  James Peter Ward

IPC: G06F126

CPC classification number: G06F1/3209

Abstract: A client on a network is provided with low power logic, at the network adaptor, that is always active and simulates network packet traffic (e.g. Ethernet packets) normally sent under control of the main client system processor(s). This logic collects client status information regarding power state and reports to the network manager such information which allows the network manager to exercise broader control and perform maintenance and upgrades which would usually require a dialog with the user and consequently limit off-hours reconfiguring of the client.

Abstract translation: 在网络上的客户端被提供在网络适配器处的低功率逻辑，其始终是活动的并且模拟通常在主客户端系统处理器的控制下发送的网络分组业务（例如以太网分组）。 该逻辑收集有关电力状态的客户状态信息，并向网络管理员报告这样的信息，这些信息允许网络管理员进行更广泛的控制并进行维护和升级，通常需要与用户进行对话，从而限制客户端的小时重新配置 。

公开(公告)号：US08898461B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13039371

申请日：2011-03-03

Applicant: Kenneth Scott Seethaler ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： Kenneth Scott Seethaler ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: H02J7/00 ,  H04L9/00 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06F21/81 ,  G06F21/44

CPC classification number: H02J7/0029 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F21/44 ,  G06F21/81 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H02J2007/0001 ,  H04L9/3263 ,  H04L9/3271

Abstract: Improved handling of battery recognition tasks in an electronic device such as a cell phone, smart phone, computer system, recording device or others is facilitated. Recognition of a battery so as to enable exchange of power between the device and the battery is determined by a match between one of a plurality of number strings stored in the device and the decrypted response to an encrypted challenge derived from the one of stored number string.

Abstract translation: 改进了诸如手机，智能电话，计算机系统，记录装置等的电子设备中的电池识别任务的改进。 识别电池以使设备和电池之间的电力交换由存储在设备中的多个数字串中的一个之间的匹配和对从存储的数字串中的一个导出的加密的询问的解密的响应来确定 。

公开(公告)号：US08706642B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US11609814

申请日：2006-12-12

Applicant: Stacy John Cannady ,  David Carroll Challener ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Mark Charles Davis ,  David Rivera ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： Stacy John Cannady ,  David Carroll Challener ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Mark Charles Davis ,  David Rivera ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: G06Q20/00

CPC classification number: G07F7/08 ,  G06Q20/24 ,  G06Q20/26 ,  G06Q20/3674 ,  G06Q20/3829 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/403 ,  G06Q20/4037 ,  H04L9/3231 ,  H04L9/3234 ,  H04L2209/56 ,  H04L2209/805

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for securely authorizing changes to a transaction restriction. A security module securely stores encryption keys for a payment instrument. The payment instrument electronically transacts payments and includes a transaction restriction. An authentication module receives an authentication from a user of the payment instrument. The security module validates the authentication with a first encryption key. In addition, the security module authorizes a change to the transaction restriction using a second encryption key if the authentication is valid. The security module resides on a computer that the user designates as authorized to validate the authentication.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于安全地授权对交易限制的改变的装置，系统和方法。 安全模块安全地存储付款工具的加密密钥。 支付工具以电子方式处理付款，并包括交易限制。 验证模块从付款工具的用户接收认证。 安全模块使用第一个加密密钥验证身份验证。 此外，如果认证有效，则安全模块授权使用第二加密密钥更改事务限制。 安全模块驻留在用户指定为授权验证身份验证的计算机上。

公开(公告)号：US08566110B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US11403752

申请日：2006-04-13

Applicant: Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  Rod David Waltermann

Inventor： Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Randall Scott Springfield ,  Rod David Waltermann

IPC: G06Q10/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/575 ,  G06F21/725 ,  G06Q30/0645

Abstract: Hacking a rental computer to use it beyond purchased rental time is prevented by plugging a time card with internal counter into a DIMM socket of the motherboard and encrypting the register locations of the time card with the private key of the motherboard to bind the time card to the motherboard. Thus, if the time card is not detected at boot or if it is removed during operation the computer is disabled. The counter counts down the rented time period as it receives clocking signals, and at the elapse of the purchased period disables the computer.

Abstract translation: 将出租计算机用于超出购买的租赁时间的情况下，可以通过将带有内部计数器的时间卡插入主板的DIMM插槽，并用主板的私钥将时间卡的注册位置加密，将时间卡绑定到 主板。 因此，如果在启动时未检测到时间卡，或者在操作期间删除了时间卡，则计算机被禁用。 计数器会收到租用的时间段，因为它收到时钟信号，并且在购买的时间段过去禁用计算机。

公开(公告)号：US08499345B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-30

申请号：US12243762

申请日：2008-10-01

Applicant: David Carroll Challener ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Joseph Michael Pennisi ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： David Carroll Challener ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Joseph Michael Pennisi ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/6218

Abstract: An approach is provided that receives a user identifier from a user of the information handling system. The user identifier can include a username as well as a user authentication code, such as a password. Hardware settings that correspond to the user identifier are retrieved from a nonvolatile memory. Hardware devices, such as ports (e.g., USB controller), network interfaces, storage devices, and boot sequences, are configured using the retrieved hardware settings. After the hardware devices have been configured to correspond to the identified user, an operating system is booted.

Abstract translation: 提供一种从信息处理系统的用户接收用户标识符的方法。 用户标识符可以包括用户名以及诸如密码的用户认证码。 从非易失性存储器检索对应于用户标识符的硬件设置。 使用检索的硬件设置来配置诸如端口（例如，USB控制器），网络接口，存储设备和引导顺序的硬件设备。 在将硬件设备配置为对应于所识别的用户之后，引导操作系统。

公开(公告)号：US08151101B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-03

申请号：US12265909

申请日：2008-11-06

Applicant: David Carroll Challener ,  Howard Locker ,  Joseph Michael Pennist ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： David Carroll Challener ,  Howard Locker ,  Joseph Michael Pennist ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F9/00 ,  G06F9/24 ,  G06F9/44

CPC classification number: G06F8/66

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for quiescing a boot environment. A reservation module reserves a portion of a first storage device. A store module stores an update boot image to the reserved portion. A detection module detects the update boot image stored on the first storage device when the computer boots and executes the update boot image in place of a standard boot image in response to detecting the update boot image. The update boot image places a computer in a known quiescent state.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于停止引导环境的装置，系统和方法。 预留模块保留第一存储设备的一部分。 存储模块将更新引导映像存储到保留部分。 当计算机启动时，检测模块检测存储在第一存储设备上的更新引导映像，并且响应于检测到更新引导映像而执行替换引导映像代替标准引导映像。 更新引导映像将计算机置于已知的静态状态。

公开(公告)号：US20110231671A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-22

申请号：US12725838

申请日：2010-03-17

Applicant: Howard J. Locker ,  David Carroll Challener ,  Mark Charles Davis ,  Randall Scott Springfield

Inventor： Howard J. Locker ,  David Carroll Challener ,  Mark Charles Davis ,  Randall Scott Springfield

IPC: G06F12/14 ,  G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/6209 ,  G06F2221/2101

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for auditing access to secure data. A detection module detects an access to the secure data. A record module records an encrypted log entry describing the access to the secure data. A verification module verifies the secure data is securely stored.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于审计对安全数据的访问的装置，系统和方法。 检测模块检测对安全数据的访问。 记录模块记录描述对安全数据的访问的加密日志条目。 验证模块验证安全数据是否安全存储。