公开(公告)号：US20080141037A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11950755

申请日：2007-12-05

申请人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Michael T. Vanover ,  Steven R. Welch

发明人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Michael T. Vanover ,  Steven R. Welch

IPC分类号： H04L9/00

CPC分类号： G06F21/31 ,  G06F2221/2131

摘要： The loss of a computer's primary O.S. password, BIOS password, or HDD password (or even an application password) is sensed by a secondary O.S. based on a number of failed log on attempts to the affected component. The password can be reset by having the secondary O.S. generate an intermediate password automatically, verify user authorization, and then make the intermediate password available to, e.g., the primary O.S., so that the affected component can be accessed and its password reset without help desk personnel intervention.

摘要翻译： 电脑的主要损失 密码，BIOS密码或HDD密码（甚至应用密码）由辅助O.S 基于对受影响的组件的尝试登录失败的数量。 密码可以通过使用辅助OES来重置。 自动生成中间密码，验证用户授权，然后使中间密码可用于例如主O.S.，以便可以访问受影响的组件并重新设置其密码，而无需帮助台人员干预。

公开(公告)号：US07383575B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US10744440

申请日：2003-12-23

申请人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Michael T. Vanover ,  Steven R. Welch

发明人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Michael T. Vanover ,  Steven R. Welch

IPC分类号： H04L9/32

CPC分类号： G06F21/31 ,  G06F2221/2131

摘要： The loss of a computer's primary O.S. password, BIOS password, or HDD password (or even an application password) is sensed by a secondary O.S. based on a number of failed log on attempts to the affected component. The password can be reset by having the secondary O.S. generate an intermediate password automatically, verify user authorization, and then make the intermediate password available to, e.g., the primary O.S., so that the affected component can be accessed and its password reset without help desk personnel intervention.

摘要翻译： 电脑的主要损失 密码，BIOS密码或HDD密码（甚至应用密码）由辅助O.S 基于对受影响的组件的尝试登录失败的数量。 密码可以通过使用辅助OES来重置。 自动生成中间密码，验证用户授权，然后使中间密码可用于例如主O.S.，以便可以访问受影响的组件并重新设置其密码，而无需帮助台人员干预。

公开(公告)号：US08726260B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US11944887

申请日：2007-11-26

申请人： Michael T. Vanover ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield

发明人： Michael T. Vanover ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield

IPC分类号： G06F9/44 ,  H04B1/38

CPC分类号： G06F8/65

摘要： A technique for providing a software patch to an associated computer system includes receiving, at a wireless communication device, a communication. Next, it is determined, at the wireless communication device, whether the communication is associated with a software patch available for the associated computer system. When the communication is associated with the software patch, a notification is sent from the wireless communication device to the associated computer system that the software patch is available.

摘要翻译： 用于向相关联的计算机系统提供软件补丁的技术包括在无线通信设备处接收通信。 接下来，在无线通信设备处确定通信是否与可用于相关联的计算机系统的软件补丁相关联。 当通信与软件补丁相关联时，从无线通信设备向相关联的计算机系统发送通知，使软件补丁可用。

公开(公告)号：US20090138868A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US11944887

申请日：2007-11-26

申请人： Michael T. Vanover ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield

发明人： Michael T. Vanover ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield

IPC分类号： G06F9/44

CPC分类号： G06F8/65

摘要： A technique for providing a software patch to an associated computer system includes receiving, at a wireless communication device, a communication. Next, it is determined, at the wireless communication device, whether the communication is associated with a software patch available for the associated computer system. When the communication is associated with the software patch, a notification is sent from the wireless communication device to the associated computer system that the software patch is available.

摘要翻译： 用于向相关联的计算机系统提供软件补丁的技术包括在无线通信设备处接收通信。 接下来，在无线通信设备处确定通信是否与可用于相关联的计算机系统的软件补丁相关联。 当通信与软件补丁相关联时，从无线通信设备向相关联的计算机系统发送通知，使软件补丁可用。

公开(公告)号：US06725178B2

公开(公告)日：2004-04-20

申请号：US10050032

申请日：2002-01-15

申请人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  David B. Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  David B. Rhoades ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F1130

CPC分类号： G06F21/572 ,  G06F9/4401 ,  G06F21/575

摘要： A system and method for storing adapter card Option ROM BIOS extensions on the system's DASD and, more particularly, on a partition of the DASD that is generally inaccessible to the operating system. The system may partition the system DASD into a user partition and a hidden partition where the hidden partition is preferably inaccessible to the operating system. BIOS extensions files are stored in the hidden partition. The system BIOS, when executed, identifies the peripheral devices on the system and interrogates the hidden partition for BIOS extension files corresponding to each of the identified devices. If the hidden partition contains a BIOS extension file corresponding to an identified peripheral device, the file is verified for authenticity. If the verification completes successfully, the BIOS extension file is copied into shadow RAM and control is passed to it. In one embodiment, each BIOS extension file are downloaded to the system's DASD using a standards-based update process that is independent of the vendor or adapter card type.

摘要翻译： 用于在系统的DASD上存储适配器卡选项ROM BIOS扩展的系统和方法，更具体地，在通常对操作系统不可访问的DASD的分区上。 系统可以将系统DASD划分成用户分区和隐藏分区，其中隐藏分区优选地对于操作系统是不可访问的。 BIOS扩展文件存储在隐藏分区中。 系统BIOS在执行时识别系统上的外围设备，并询问与每个已识别设备相对应的BIOS扩展文件的隐藏分区。 如果隐藏的分区包含与识别的外围设备相对应的BIOS扩展文件，则验证该文件的真实性。 如果验证成功完成，BIOS扩展文件将被复制到影子RAM中，并将控制传递给它。 在一个实施例中，使用独立于供应商或适配卡类型的基于标准的更新过程将每个BIOS扩展文件下载到系统的DASD。

公开(公告)号：US06671720B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09516429

申请日：2000-03-01

申请人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Dhruv Manmohandas Desai ,  Howard Jeffery Locker ,  James Peter Ward

发明人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Dhruv Manmohandas Desai ,  Howard Jeffery Locker ,  James Peter Ward

IPC分类号： G06F15177

CPC分类号： H04L29/12273 ,  H04L61/2015 ,  H04L61/2053

摘要： A data processing system and method are described for providing a dynamically assigned network address to a client computer system. The data processing system includes a server computer system coupled to the network. An access port is provided which is coupled to the network. The computer system is coupled to the network utilizing the access port. The computer system is then powered on. The computer system requires a network address in order to communicate utilizing the network. The computer system initially has no stored network address each time prior to being powered on. A dynamic network address is provided to the computer system utilizing only the access port each time the computer system is powering on.

摘要翻译： 描述了一种用于向客户端计算机系统提供动态分配的网络地址的数据处理系统和方法。 数据处理系统包括耦合到网络的服务器计算机系统。 提供了连接到网络的访问端口。 计算机系统利用接入端口耦合到网络。 然后打开计算机系统电源。 计算机系统需要网络地址才能使用网络进行通信。 计算机系统在每次上电前最初都没有存储的网络地址。 每当计算机系统上电时，仅使用访问端口的计算机系统提供动态网络地址。

公开(公告)号：US20110238541A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-29

申请号：US12748423

申请日：2010-03-28

申请人： David C. Challener ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Howard J. Locker

发明人： David C. Challener ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Randall S. Springfield ,  Howard J. Locker

IPC分类号： G06F21/24 ,  G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06F9/455

CPC分类号： G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/38215 ,  G06Q20/3825 ,  G06Q40/02 ,  G06Q40/12 ,  G06Q50/265

摘要： An exemplary method includes transmitting, via a network interface, at least a currency amount in an attempt to confirm a financial transaction; responsive to the transmitting, receiving a confirmation indicator for the financial transaction; storing at least the currency amount in non-volatile memory; hashing at least the currency amount to generate a hash and storing the hash in a secure non-volatile memory; hashing at least the currency amount stored in the non-volatile memory to generate a verification hash; and in an attempt to verify at least the financial transaction, comparing the verification hash to the hash stored in the secure non-volatile memory. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.

摘要翻译： 一种示例性方法包括经由网络接口​​至少发送货币金额来尝试确认金融交易; 响应于发送，接收金融交易的确认指标; 将至少存储在非易失性存储器中的货币量; 至少散列货币量以产生散列并将散列存储在安全的非易失性存储器中; 至少散列存储在非易失性存储器中的货币量以产生验证散列; 并且尝试至少验证金融交易，将验证散列与存储在安全非易失性存储器中的散列进行比较。 还公开了各种其它装置，系统，方法等。

公开(公告)号：US07996901B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US11394657

申请日：2006-03-31

申请人： Frances K. O'Sullivan ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Robert S. Gamble ,  Howard J. Locker ,  Rod D. Walterman

发明人： Frances K. O'Sullivan ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Daryl Cromer ,  Robert S. Gamble ,  Howard J. Locker ,  Rod D. Walterman

IPC分类号： G06F11/00

CPC分类号： H04L63/145 ,  G06F21/53 ,  G06F21/566 ,  H04L51/00

摘要： 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 email virus protection. The hypervisor is able to fire up an Operating System on demand, for a specific purpose, or have it running from the powering of the computer. A second Operating System can be provided as a donor Operating System that acts as a scratch area or scratch pad. Emails sent to the recipient are opened under the donor Operating System, or the “Scratch OS”. Once the email activities are complete, the “Scratch OS” can be discarded. Thus, any damage that may be caused by an email virus would be nil, and further the User Operating System would be undamaged. This method would be effective in precluding any damage that a virus may have done.

摘要翻译： 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。 使用虚拟机管理程序提供了一种新颖的电子邮件病毒保护方法。 管理程序能够根据需要启动操作系统，用于特定目的，或者从计算机的电源运行。 可以提供第二个操作系统作为供应商操作系统，作为刮擦区域或便笺板。 发送给收件人的电子邮件将在捐赠者操作系统或“Scratch OS”下打开。 一旦电子邮件活动完成，“Scratch OS”就可以被丢弃。 因此，可能由电子邮件病毒引起的任何损害将为零，并且用户操作系统将进一步损坏。 这种方法将有效地排除病毒可能造成的任何损害。

公开(公告)号：US20080244254A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：US11694634

申请日：2007-03-30

申请人： Daryl Cromer ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield

发明人： Daryl Cromer ,  Richard W. Cheston ,  Howard Locker ,  Randall S. Springfield

IPC分类号： G06F15/177

CPC分类号： G06F9/45533 ,  G06F9/4416

摘要： A mobile device, such as a laptop or notebook computer, capable of booting from at least two environments. If a remote environment is present, the mobile device may boot from the remote environment. The mobile device may also boot from the local environment.

摘要翻译： 一种移动设备，例如笔记本电脑或笔记本电脑，能够从至少两个环境启动。 如果存在远程环境，则移动设备可以从远程环境引导。 移动设备也可以从本地环境引导。

公开(公告)号：US07353428B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-01

申请号：US10848796

申请日：2004-05-19

申请人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Philip Lee Childs ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Mark Charles Davis ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Paul Douglas Plaskonos

发明人： Richard W. Cheston ,  Philip Lee Childs ,  Daryl Carvis Cromer ,  Mark Charles Davis ,  Howard Jeffrey Locker ,  Paul Douglas Plaskonos

IPC分类号： G06F11/00

CPC分类号： G06F8/65 ,  G06F21/57

摘要： A client computer is connected via a network to an anti-virus server and polls the server for indication that an anti-virus needs to be immediately downloaded from the anti-virus server. The client computer disengages from the network, and re-establishes a link with only the trusted anti-virus server. The anti-virus fix is installed, the client computer re-booted, and the client computer is then allowed to reconnect to the full network. If the client's primary operating system (OS) is infected, a secondary OS in the client computer performs the anti-virus download and execution. The disengagement from the network is performed by applying a filter in a network interface card (NIC) driver by the primary OS, the secondary OS, a service processor (SP), or by a virtual machine manager (VMM), depending on which is available at the client computer.

摘要翻译： 客户端计算机通过网络连接到防病毒服务器，并轮询服务器以指示需要从防病毒服务器立即下载防病毒。 客户端计算机与网络脱离联系，并重新建立与唯一可信任的防病毒服务器的链接。 安装了防病毒修复程序，客户端计算机重新启动，然后允许客户端计算机重新连接到完整的网络。 如果客户端的主操作系统（OS）被感染，客户端计算机中的辅助操作系统将执行防病毒下载和执行。 通过由主OS，辅助OS，服务处理器（SP）或虚拟机管理器（VMM）在网络接口卡（NIC）驱动器中应用过滤器来执行从网络的脱离，这取决于哪个是 在客户端计算机上可用。