公开(公告)号：US20080148389A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-19

申请号：US11612092

申请日：2006-12-18

Applicant: Howard Locker ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： Howard Locker ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: G06F7/04

CPC classification number: G06F21/575

Abstract: A method for providing centralized user authorization to allow secure sign-on to a computer system is disclosed. In response to a user attempting to boot up a computer system, a message is sent to a trusted server by a hypervisor within the computer to request a new hard drive password for the computer system. If the user is not authorized to access the computer system, a packet is sent by the trusted server to instruct the hypervisor to stop any boot process on the computer system. If the user is authorized to access the computer system, a packet containing a partial hard drive password is sent by the trusted server to the computer system. The packet is then encrypted with a system public key by the computer system to yield the partial hard drive password. The computer system subsequently combines the partial hard drive password with a user password to generate a new complete hard drive password to continue with the boot process.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于提供集中式用户授权以允许对计算机系统进行安全登录的方法。 响应于尝试启动计算机系统的用户，由计算机内的虚拟机管理程序向可信服务器发送消息，以请求计算机系统的新的硬盘驱动器密码。 如果用户没有权限访问计算机系统，则可信服务器发送一个数据包，以指示管理程序停止计算机系统上的任何引导过程。 如果用户被授权访问计算机系统，则包含部分硬盘驱动器密码的分组由可信服务器发送到计算机系统。 然后，计算机系统使用系统公钥对数据包进行加密，以产生部分硬盘驱动器密码。 计算机系统随后将部分硬盘驱动器密码与用户密码相结合，以生成新的完整硬盘驱动器密码，以继续引导过程。

公开(公告)号：US20080077785A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11535538

申请日：2006-09-27

Applicant: Rod D. Waltermann ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard J. Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield

Inventor： Rod D. Waltermann ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard J. Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield

IPC: G06F15/177 ,  G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/10 ,  G06F21/55 ,  G06F2221/0737 ,  G06F2221/0775 ,  G06F2221/2135

Abstract: A method for preventing unauthorized modifications to a rental computer system is disclosed. During boot up of the rental computer system, a determination is made whether or not a time-day card is bound to the rental computer system. If the time-day card is bound to the rental computer system, another determination is made whether or not a time/date value on the time-day card is less than a secure time/date value stored in a secure storage location during the most recent power down. If the time/date value on the time-day card is not less than the secure time/date value, yet another determination is made whether or not the time/date value is less than an end time/date rental value. If the time/date value is less than the end time/date rental value, the rental computer system continues to boot.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种防止对租赁计算机系统的未经授权的修改的方法。 在租赁计算机系统的引导期间，确定时间日卡是否绑定到租赁计算机系统。 如果时间日卡被绑定到租赁计算机系统，则另外确定时间日卡上的时间/日期值是否小于最多存储在安全存储位置中的安全时间/日期值 最近掉电。 如果时间日卡上的时间/日期值不小于安全时间/日期值，则另外确定时间/日期值是否小于结束时间/日期租赁值。 如果时间/日期值小于结束时间/日期租金值，则租用计算机系统将继续启动。

公开(公告)号：US20070283169A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11446737

申请日：2006-06-05

Applicant: Howard J. Locker ,  Daryl C. Cromer ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： Howard J. Locker ,  Daryl C. Cromer ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: H04L9/00 ,  G06F12/14 ,  H04L9/32 ,  G06F11/30

CPC classification number: G06F12/1475 ,  G06F21/78

Abstract: A method for controlling file access on computer systems is disclosed. Initially, a virtual machine manager (VMM) is provided in a computer system. In response to a write request, the VMM determines whether or not a location field is valid. If the location field is not valid, then the VMM writes the write request information to a storage device; but if the location field is valid, then the VMM encrypts the write request information before writing the write request information to the storage device. In response to a read request, the VMM again determines whether or not a location field is valid. If the location field is not valid, then the VMM sends the read request information to a read requester; but, if the location field is valid, then the VMM decrypts the read request information before sending the read request information to the read requester.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制计算机系统上的文件访问的方法。 最初，在计算机系统中提供虚拟机管理器（VMM）。 响应于写入请求，VMM确定位置字段是否有效。 如果位置字段无效，则VMM将写请求信息写入存储设备; 但是如果位置字段有效，则VMM在将写入请求信息写入存储设备之前对写入请求信息进行加密。 响应于读取请求，VMM再次确定位置字段是否有效。 如果位置字段无效，则VMM将读取请求信息发送给读取请求者; 但是，如果位置字段有效，则VMM在将读取请求信息发送给读取请求者之前解密读取请求信息。

公开(公告)号：US09262042B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13189788

申请日：2011-07-25

Applicant: Karen R. Kluttz ,  James A. Hunt ,  David Rivera ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： Karen R. Kluttz ,  James A. Hunt ,  David Rivera ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F17/30

CPC classification number: G06F3/0481 ,  G06F17/30126

Abstract: Devices, methods and products are described that provide file transfer applications. One aspect provides a method including opening a file transfer application on an information handling device having an internal storage device; providing a source display area indicating a source storage device; providing a destination display area indicating a destination storage device; responsive to movement of one or more file icons a predetermined threshold amount beyond a boundary separating said source display area and said destination display area, change one or more indications to indicate to a user a destination storage device to which one or more files is to be transferred, said changing further comprising modifying screen brightness of the source display area; and responsive to movement of said one or more file icons a predetermined threshold amount beyond said boundary, transferring said one or more files to said destination storage device. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract translation: 描述了提供文件传输应用的设备，方法和产品。 一方面提供一种方法，包括在具有内部存储装置的信息处理装置上打开文件传送应用程序; 提供指示源存储装置的源显示区域; 提供指示目的地存储装置的目的地显示区域; 响应于一个或多个文件图标的移动超过分隔所述源显示区域和所述目的地显示区域的边界的预定阈值量，改变一个或多个指示以向用户指示将要存在一个或多个文件的目的地存储设备 所述改变进一步包括改变所述源显示区域的屏幕亮度; 并且响应于所述一个或多个文件图标的移动超过所述边界的预定阈值量，将所述一个或多个文件传送到所述目的地存储设备。 描述其他实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08532004B2

公开(公告)日：2013-09-10

申请号：US12987846

申请日：2011-01-10

Applicant: James Anthony Hunt ,  Joshua Neil Novak ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： James Anthony Hunt ,  Joshua Neil Novak ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: G08C17/00

CPC classification number: H04W52/0229 ,  H04M2250/10 ,  H04W52/0258 ,  Y02D70/142 ,  Y02D70/144 ,  Y02D70/164 ,  Y02D70/23

Abstract: A computing apparatus receives data that corresponds to a wireless network connection established with an access point. The computing apparatus determines whether the access point corresponds to a predetermined access point type, and also determines that a device is to transition to a reduced power state. When the access point corresponds to the predetermined access point type and the determines that the device is to transition to the reduced power state, the computing apparatus transitions the device from a first power state to a reduced power state, and maintains the wireless network connection by using at least a subset of wireless functionality operatively coupled to the device.

Abstract translation: 计算装置接收对应于与接入点建立的无线网络连接的数据。 计算装置确定接入点是否对应于预定接入点类型，并且还确定设备要转换到降低功率状态。 当接入点对应于预定接入点类型并且确定设备要转换到降低功率状态时，计算设备将设备从第一功率状态转换到降低功率状态，并且通过以下方式维持无线网络连接： 使用可操作地耦合到所述设备的无线功能的至少一个子集。

公开(公告)号：US08490200B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-16

申请号：US12054531

申请日：2008-03-25

Applicant: David Rivera ,  David C. Challener ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： David Rivera ,  David C. Challener ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: H04L29/06

CPC classification number: G06F21/88

Abstract: A technique for identifying a user of a device includes receiving a tracking mechanism trigger and capturing (e.g., periodically) identifying information on the user of the device in response to the trigger.

Abstract translation: 用于识别设备的用户的技术包括响应于触发而接收跟踪机制触发和捕获（例如，周期性地）标识关于设备的用户的信息。

公开(公告)号：US20130055377A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13222033

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Liang Chen ,  Joshua N. Novak ,  Rod D. Waltermann ,  David Rivera ,  Jun Li

Inventor： Liang Chen ,  Joshua N. Novak ,  Rod D. Waltermann ,  David Rivera ,  Jun Li

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/54

Abstract: Devices, methods and products are described that provide for selective system or root level access for applications on an information handling device. One aspect provides a method comprising determining whether an application has system privileges on an information handling device; and executing privileged code from the application on said information handling device responsive to determining that the application has system privileges through one or more native services operating on said information handling device. Other aspects and embodiments are also described herein.

Abstract translation: 描述了为信息处理设备上的应用提供选择性系统或根级访问的设备，方法和产品。 一方面提供了一种方法，包括确定应用是否具有对信息处理设备的系统特权; 以及响应于通过在所述信息处理设备上操作的一个或多个本地服务来确定所述应用具有系统特权，在所述信息处理设备上执行来自所述应用的特权代码。 本文还描述了其它方面和实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08381304B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US11493952

申请日：2006-07-27

Applicant: Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: G06F21/00

CPC classification number: G06F21/805 ,  G06F2221/2143

Abstract: A hard disk drive unit includes a microprocessor programmed to erase data stored within the drive unit if it is determined that a process potentially leading to a misuse of the data stored within the drive unit, and if secure disposal configuration data stored in nonvolatile storage within the drive indicates that the data is to be erased. Such a process includes initializing the drive unit for operation without providing a password matching a password stored in the drive unit, initializing the drive unit in a system not having CMOS configuration data matching the drive unit, and determining that a failure rate within the drive unit exceeds a threshold level.

Abstract translation: 如果确定可能导致误用存储在驱动单元内的数据的过程，以及如果存储在驱动单元内的非易失性存储器中的安全处理配置数据，则硬盘驱动器单元包括被编程为擦除存储在驱动单元内的数据的微处理器 驱动器指示要擦除的数据。 这样的处理包括初始化用于操作的驱动单元，而不提供与存储在驱动单元中的密码匹配的密码，在不具有与驱动单元匹配的CMOS配置数据的系统中初始化驱动单元，以及确定驱动单元内的故障率 超过阈值水平。

公开(公告)号：US08285821B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-09

申请号：US12368882

申请日：2009-02-10

Applicant: David Carroll Challener ,  Richard Wayne Cheston ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springrield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： David Carroll Challener ,  Richard Wayne Cheston ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall Scott Springrield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: G06F15/177

CPC classification number: G06F12/0868 ,  G06F2212/263 ,  G06F2212/314 ,  H04L29/08846 ,  H04L67/1097 ,  H04L67/2842

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed of forward caching for a managed client. A storage module stores a software image on a storage device of a backend server. The backend server provides virtual disk storage on the storage device through a first intermediate network point for a plurality of diskless data processing devices. Each diskless data processing device communicates directly with the first intermediate network point. The storage module caches an image instance of the software image at the first intermediate network point. A tracking module detects an update to the software image on the storage device. The storage module copies the updated software image to the first intermediate network point as an updated image instance.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于被管理客户端的前向缓存的方法，装置和系统。 存储模块将软件映像存储在后端服务器的存储设备上。 后端服务器通过用于多个无盘数据处理设备的第一中间网络点在存储设备上提供虚拟磁盘存储。 每个无盘数据处理装置与第一中间网络点直接通信。 存储模块在第一中间网络点高速缓存软件映像的图像实例。 跟踪模块检测对存储设备上的软件映像的更新。 存储模块将更新的软件映像作为更新的图像实例复制到第一中间网络点。

公开(公告)号：US08239860B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US11394654

申请日：2006-03-31

Applicant: Howard J. Locker ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

Inventor： Howard J. Locker ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Rod D. Waltermann

IPC: G06F9/46 ,  G06F1/00 ,  H03B29/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/3058 ,  G06F1/206 ,  G06F1/3203 ,  G06F11/301

Abstract: Hypervisors are a new technology in the industry that enable multiple Operating Systems to co-exist on a single client. The use of a hypervisor provides a novel approach to thermal fan control. The hypervisor is able to fire up a maintenance Operating System on demand or have it running from the powering of the computer. The maintenance Operating System continuously monitors the status of the user Operating System and determines if the system is within the desired fan noise profile by measuring noise levels using means well known in the art. If the system seems to be drifting out of the desired profile, the maintenance Operating System will determine what type of action is required and choose the most appropriate course of action. These actions can be performed by either the maintenance Operating System or the hypervisor, as appropriate.

Abstract translation: 管理程序是行业中的一项新技术，可使多个操作系统在单个客户端上共存。 使用管理程序提供了一种新型的风扇控制方法。 管理程序能够根据需要启动维护操作系统，或者从计算机的电源运行。 维护操作系统通过使用本领域熟知的手段测量噪声水平来连续地监视用户操作系统的状态并确定系统是否在期望的风扇噪声分布内。 如果系统似乎从所需的配置文件中漂移出来，维护操作系统将确定需要哪种类型的操作，并选择最合适的操作步骤。 这些操作可以由维护操作系统或管理程序根据需要执行。