公开(公告)号：US20060041932A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-23

申请号：US10924103

申请日：2004-08-23

Applicant: Daryl Cromer ,  Richard Cheston ,  Steven Goodman ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

Inventor： Daryl Cromer ,  Richard Cheston ,  Steven Goodman ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

IPC: H04L9/32

CPC classification number: H04L9/3226 ,  H04L9/0897

Abstract: Systems and methods to access password-protected stored data when a corresponding data password has been lost, forgotten, or is otherwise unavailable, and to recover the data password to facilitate access to the password-protected data from a digital memory device such as a hard disk drive associated with a user computer. In some embodiments the computer is communicatively coupled with a network and receives at least one encryption key from a secure computer via the network. In other embodiments the computer is a stand alone computer and receives at least one encryption key from a removable, non-volatile memory such as a CD ROM. The encryption key is used to encrypt the data password and both are stored on the hard disk drive. If the data password becomes lost, forgotten, or otherwise unavailable, the encrypted password is recovered from the hard disk drive and decrypted to recover the data password.

Abstract translation: 当相应的数据密码丢失，被遗忘或不可用时访问受密码保护的存储数据的系统和方法，以及恢复数据密码以便于从诸如硬的数字存储设备访问受密码保护的数据 与用户计算机相关联的磁盘驱动器。 在一些实施例中，计算机与网络通信耦合，并经由网络从安全计算机接收至少一个加密密钥。 在其他实施例中，计算机是独立的计算机，并且从诸如CD ROM的可移除的非易失性存储器接收至少一个加密密钥。 加密密钥用于加密数据密码，两者都存储在硬盘驱动器上。 如果数据密码丢失，忘记或以其他方式不可用，则会从硬盘驱动器恢复加密的密码并解密以恢复数据密码。

公开(公告)号：US20050283343A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US10871848

申请日：2004-06-18

Applicant: Daryl Cromer ,  Mark Davis ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

Inventor： Daryl Cromer ,  Mark Davis ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

IPC: G06F15/00 ,  H03F1/26 ,  H04B15/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/348 ,  G06F11/0778 ,  G06F11/1666 ,  G06F11/2015

Abstract: Methods and arrangements for capturing information related to operational conditions are disclosed. Embodiments include volatile memory to quickly record operational parameters via, e.g., basic input output system (BIOS) code, system management interrupt (SMI) code and/or executing applications. Many embodiments provide an alternative power source and a voltage switch to protect against loss of the information between storage in the volatile memory and storage in the non-volatile memory. Some embodiments include a read controller that provides access to the volatile memory when primary power is available. The read controller may also offer direct access to the non-volatile memory in case of a catastrophic failure that renders the processing device substantially non-functional. Further embodiments include a second processing device to generate a usage model and/or to perform diagnostics with the operational parameters.

Abstract translation: 公开了捕获与操作条件有关的信息的方法和布置。 实施例包括通过例如基本输入输出系统（BIOS）代码，系统管理中断（SMI）代码和/或执行应用程序来快速记录操作参数的易失性存储器。 许多实施例提供了替代电源和电压开关，以防止在易失性存储器中的存储器和非易失性存储器中的存储之间的信息丢失。 一些实施例包括在主电源可用时提供对易失性存储器的访问的读取控制器。 在导致处理设备基本上不起作用的灾难性故障的情况下，读控制器还可以提供对非易失性存储器的直接访问。 另外的实施例包括用于生成使用模型和/或使用操作参数执行诊断的第二处理装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050265385A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-01

申请号：US10856066

申请日：2004-05-28

Applicant: Daryl Cromer ,  Brandon Ellison ,  Eric Kern ,  Howard Locker ,  Edward Suffern

Inventor： Daryl Cromer ,  Brandon Ellison ,  Eric Kern ,  Howard Locker ,  Edward Suffern

IPC: G06F13/00 ,  G06F13/24 ,  H04J3/22

CPC classification number: G06F13/24

Abstract: A method and system for accessing a remote real communication port (“COM port”) from a server blade in a server blade chassis by creating a virtual COM port in the server blade. A basic input/output system (BIOS) controller monitors an internal COM port in the server blade for communication traffic. Upon detecting the communication traffic, the BIOS controller reroutes the traffic to a virtual USB COM port created by the BIOS controller chipset. The virtual USB COM port directs the communication traffic to an internal universal serial bus (USB) device in the server blade. The USB device then forwards the traffic to an Ethernet media access controller (MAC) input/output (I/O) on a sideband channel to a remote system, which passes the communication traffic to a real COM port in the remote system.

Abstract translation: 一种通过在服务器刀片服务器中创建虚拟COM端口从服务器刀片服务器机箱中的服务器刀片访问远程实际通信端口（“COM端口”）的方法和系统。 基本的输入/输出系统（BIOS）控制器监视服务器刀片中的内部COM端口以实现通信流量。 在检测到通信流量时，BIOS控制器将流量重新路由到由BIOS控制器芯片组创建的虚拟USB COM端口。 虚拟USB COM端口将通信流量引导到服务器刀片中的内部通用串行总线（USB）设备。 然后，USB设备将流量转发到边带通道上的以太网媒体访问控制器（MAC）输入/输出（I / O）到远程系统，远程系统将通信流量传递到远程系统中的真实COM端口。

公开(公告)号：US20050240998A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US10830378

申请日：2004-04-22

Applicant: Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

Inventor： Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Springfield

IPC: G06F21/00 ,  H04L9/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/85 ,  G06F21/57 ,  G06F2221/2153

Abstract: A secure computer system includes a central processing unit in which plural programs reside. The system includes means for verifying whether the at least one program is trusted or not trusted. That means can be an external key device that includes a verification program that can communicate with the programs residing within the central processing unit.

Abstract translation: 安全的计算机系统包括多个程序所在的中央处理单元。 该系统包括用于验证至少一个程序是否被信任或不被信任的装置。 这意味着可以是外部密钥设备，其包括可以与驻留在中央处理单元内的程序进行通信的验证程序。

公开(公告)号：US20050135372A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-23

申请号：US10742502

申请日：2003-12-19

Applicant: Daryl Cromer ,  Philip Jakes ,  Howard Locker

Inventor： Daryl Cromer ,  Philip Jakes ,  Howard Locker

IPC: H04L12/28 ,  H04L12/56 ,  H04L29/14

CPC classification number: H04L69/40 ,  H04W24/00 ,  H04W76/34 ,  H04W84/12 ,  H04W88/08

Abstract: A wireless network access point is described which provides the resources of a backbone network to wireless clients. The access point is able to detect a degraded condition on the backbone network. Upon detecting the degraded condition, the access point selectively dissociates clients on the wireless network. In order to select which clients are dissociated first, a predetermined client dissociation policy is established. The policy can include account priority, bandwidth utilization, elapsed time since last transfer, and, amongst other criteria, whether the client is currently transferring in peer-to-peer mode on the wireless network. Upon detecting the degraded condition, either immediately or after a predetermined delay to ensure that the degraded condition is not temporary, clients on the wireless network are dissociated according to the preestablished policy.

Abstract translation: 描述了向无线客户端提供骨干网络的资源的无线网络接入点。 接入点能够检测骨干网上的恶化状况。 在检测到恶化条件时，接入点选择性地分离无线网络上的客户机。 为了首先选择哪些客户端解离，建立了一个预定的客户端解离策略。 策略可以包括帐户优先级，带宽利用率，自上一次传输以来的经过时间，以及其他标准，客户端当前是否正在无线网络上的对等模式下传输。 在检测到退化状况之后，或者在预定的延迟之后，或者在预定的延迟之后确保退化的状况不是暂时的，则无线网络上的客户端根据预先建立的策略而被解离。

公开(公告)号：US06754826B1

公开(公告)日：2004-06-22

申请号：US09282713

申请日：1999-03-31

Applicant: David Carroll Challener ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Dhruv M. Desai ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Howard Locker ,  Andy Lloyd Trotter ,  James Peter Ward

Inventor： David Carroll Challener ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Dhruv M. Desai ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Howard Locker ,  Andy Lloyd Trotter ,  James Peter Ward

IPC: H04L932

CPC classification number: H04L63/0823 ,  H04L63/10

Abstract: A data processing system and method are disclosed for providing an access connector which limits access to a network to only authorized client computer systems. The network is controlled by a server computer system. The access connector is provided for physically coupling a client computer system to the network. The access connector is physically coupled to the network. Prior to permitting the client computer system to attempt to establish a client communication link with the network, the client computer system attempts to authenticate itself to the server computer system. In response to the client computer system being unable to authenticate itself to the server computer system, the access connector prohibits the client computer system from establishing a client communication link between the client computer system and the network.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供访问连接器的数据处理系统和方法，其将对网络的访问限于仅授权的客户端计算机系统。 网络由服务器计算机系统控制。 提供接入连接器用于将客户端计算机系统物理耦合到网络。 接入连接器物理耦合到网络。 在允许客户端计算机系统尝试与网络建立客户端通信链路之前，客户端计算机系统尝试向服务器计算机系统认证自身。 响应于客户端计算机系统无法向服务器计算机系统认证自身，访问连接器禁止客户端计算机系统在客户端计算机系统和网络之间建立客户端通信链路。

公开(公告)号：US06628663B1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-30

申请号：US09206014

申请日：1998-12-04

Applicant: Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Dhruv M. Desai ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Howard Locker ,  James Peter Ward

Inventor： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Dhruv M. Desai ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Howard Locker ,  James Peter Ward

IPC: H04L1266

CPC classification number: H04L29/06 ,  H04L67/00 ,  H04L69/08 ,  H04L69/329

Abstract: A method and system are described for permitting a dumb device having no operating system to create and transmit a network packet utilizing a network. The dumb device is coupled to a client computer system utilizing the network. A network interface is established within the dumb device. In response to an event, the dumb device generates an internal output signal. The output signal is received within the dumb device by the network interface. In response to a receipt of the output signal, the network interface creates and transmits a network packet including an indication of the event to the client computer system, wherein a dumb device having no operating system creates and transmits a network packet.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于允许没有操作系统的哑设备利用网络来创建和发送网络分组的方法和系统。 该哑设备被耦合到利用网络的客户端计算机系统。 网络接口建立在哑设备内。 响应于事件，哑设备产生内部输出信号。 输出信号由网络接口​​在哑设备内接收。 响应于输出信号的接收，网络接口创建并发送包括事件指示的网络分组给客户端计算机系统，其中没有操作系统的哑设备创建并发送网络分组。

公开(公告)号：US06493104B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-10

申请号：US09281562

申请日：1999-03-31

Applicant: Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Richard Alan Dayan ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Howard Locker ,  James Peter Ward

Inventor： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Richard Alan Dayan ,  Brandon Jon Ellison ,  Eric Richard Kern ,  Howard Locker ,  James Peter Ward

IPC: G06F1500

CPC classification number: G06F3/1204 ,  G06F3/1228 ,  G06F3/1236 ,  G06F3/1288 ,  G06F3/1292

Abstract: A data processing system and method are described for permitting a portable computer to automatically detect the presence of a printer within a remote area, and responsive to the detection, automatically establishing a communications link with the printer. The portable computer is physically disconnected from the printer. The portable computer transmits a wireless query signal to the remote area. In response to a printer physically located within the remote area receiving the wireless query signal, the printer transmits a wireless reply signal to the remote area. In response to the portable computer receiving the wireless reply signal, the computer automatically establishes a communications link with the printer so that the computer may utilize the printer to print information. The communications link may be established with a printer for which the computer does not include a printer driver necessary for communicating with the printer.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种数据处理系统和方法，用于允许便携式计算机自动检测远程区域内的打印机的存在，并且响应于该检测，自动建立与打印机的通信链路。 便携式计算机在物理上与打印机断开连接。 便携式计算机向远程区域发送无线查询信号。 响应于物理上位于接收无线查询信号的远程区域内的打印机，打印机向远程区域发送无线应答信号。 响应于便携式计算机接收到无线应答信号，计算机自动建立与打印机的通信链路，使得计算机可以利用打印机打印信息。 通信链路可以与计算机不包括与打印机通信所需的打印机驱动程序的打印机建立。

公开(公告)号：US06470455B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09282330

申请日：1999-03-31

Applicant: Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

Inventor： Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  David Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

IPC: G06F1130

CPC classification number: G06F21/85

Abstract: A data processing system and method are disclosed for prohibiting access to a SCSI bus prior to a correct entry of an access password. The system includes a plurality of internal SCSI bus devices coupled to the SCSI bus. The system also includes an external SCSI connector for coupling external SCSI devices to the SCSI bus. The access password is established and stored within the system. The plurality of internal SCSI bus devices and the external devices are prohibited from accessing the SCSI bus prior to a correct entry of the access password. The SCSI bus includes a busy signal line. Prior to a correct entry of the access password, the system asserts the busy signal line, indicating that the SCSI bus is busy. Both internal and external devices are prohibited from accessing the SCSI bus while the busy signal line is asserted.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在正确输入访问密码之前禁止访问SCSI总线的数据处理系统和方法。 该系统包括耦合到SCSI总线的多个内部SCSI总线设备。 该系统还包括用于将外部SCSI设备连接到SCSI总线的外部SCSI连接器。 访问密码建立并存储在系统中。 在正确输入访问密码之前，禁止多个内部SCSI总线设备和外部设备访问SCSI总线。 SCSI总线包括忙信号线。 在正确输入访问密码之前，系统断言忙信号线，表示SCSI总线正忙。 忙信号线被断言时，禁止内部和外部设备访问SCSI总线。

公开(公告)号：US06357007B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09108416

申请日：1998-07-01

Applicant: Daryl C. Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  James P. Ward ,  Michael J. Steinmetz

Inventor： Daryl C. Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  James P. Ward ,  Michael J. Steinmetz

IPC: G06F1134

CPC classification number: H04L63/10 ,  G06F21/86 ,  G06F21/88 ,  G06F2211/005 ,  G06F2221/2101 ,  G06F2221/2151 ,  H04L43/00 ,  H04L43/106 ,  H04L2463/121

Abstract: A system for monitoring tamper events in a computer system is disclosed. The computer system is on a network. The system comprises a tamper real time clock (RTC) means which receives at least one tamper event signal from the computer system. The tamper RTC means includes a timer for indicating the time of a tamper event and a management device for receiving the at least one tamper event signal. The management device issues a command to the tamper RTC means to obtain the time of the at least one tamper event. The management device also generates a network packet which includes the time of the tamper event to a system administrator of the network. The present invention in a preferred embodiment is directed to a computer system which has the ability to functionally detect and store the time of a tamper event. A tamper real time clock (RTC) circuit is operatively connected with logic to store the date and time of an event as it occurs. In a preferred embodiment, the tamper event could be as simple as a toggle switch being activated when a cover on the computer system is removed. The computer system could also send network alerts when the cover is removed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在计算机系统中监视篡改事件的系统。 计算机系统在网络上。 该系统包括从计算机系统接收至少一个篡改事件信号的篡改实时时钟（RTC）装置。 篡改RTC装置包括用于指示篡改事件的时间的定时器和用于接收至少一个篡改事件信号的管理装置。 管理设备向篡改RTC装置发出命令以获得至少一个篡改事件的时间。 管理设备还生成包括篡改事件的时间给网络的系统管理员的网络分组。 在优选实施例中的本发明涉及一种具有功能检测和存储篡改事件的时间的能力的计算机系统。 篡改实时时钟（RTC）电路与逻辑操作连接，以存储事件发生时的日期和时间。 在一个优选实施例中，篡改事件可以与在计算机系统上的盖被移除时激活的拨动开关一样简单。 当盖子被移除时，计算机系统还可以发送网络警报。