Abstract:
A trusted platform module (TPM) management system (10) comprises a computing system (12) having a basic input/output system (BIOS) (24), a TPM (14) and an operating system (30), the BIOS (24) configured to, in response to detecting an unavailable state setting for the TPM (14), report to the operating system (30) a lack of presence of the TPM (14) on the computing system (12).
Abstract:
Exemplary embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein relate to a method of providing a system management command. The method comprises receiving from an authorized requestor information identifying the electronic device and a request to issue a system management command to the electronic device. The method additionally comprises providing, in response to the request, a system management command, information identifying a source of the command as a trusted source and the information identifying the electronic device. Also disclosed are an electronic device and a computer system according to the invention.
Abstract:
An operating environment configuration system (10) comprises a first operating system (20) of a computer device (11) having at least one configuration setting (50) associated therewith, and a second operating system (22) of the computer device (11) configured to automatically retrieve the at least one configuration setting (50) and configure at least one component (34) associated with the second operating system (22) with the at least one configuration setting (50).
Abstract:
There is provided a system and method of performing a management operation. An exemplary method comprises receiving a command that comprises information derived from a private key in response to a request to generate the command for an electronic device. The exemplary method also comprises verifying a source of the command using the information derived from the private key and a corresponding public key stored in an immutable memory of the electronic device. The exemplary method additionally comprises performing a management operation corresponding to the command if the verifying of the source of the command determines that the command is from an authorized source.
Abstract:
A multi-battery charging system (10) comprises a computing device (100) having a controller (101) configured to control a plurality of power regulators (102, 112), each of the plurality of power regulators (102, 112)for regulating charging power to a respective battery (108, 120), at least one of the power regulators (112) disposed external to the computing device (100).
Abstract:
A trusted platform module (TPM) management system (10) comprises a computing system (12) having a basic input/output system (BIOS) (24), a TPM (14) and an operating system (30), the BIOS (24) configured to, in response to detecting an unavailable state setting for the TPM (14), report to the operating system (30) a lack of presence of the TPM (14) on the computing system (12).