Boot validation system and method

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2006-06-22

2008-09-09

Lau, Tung S (Department: 2863)

Data processing: measuring, calibrating, or testing

Measurement system

Performance or efficiency evaluation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07424398

ABSTRACT:
A boot validation system and method may be used in a computer system to validate boot code before allowing the computer system to execute the boot code. In particular, a secure hash algorithm may be used to compute a hash value of the boot code and the computed hash value may be compared to a preprogrammed hash value stored in a secure non-volatile device. If the hash values match the boot code may be validated and the system may then be allowed to execute the boot code. Once the boot code is validated, the boot code may be executed to validate other code (e.g., firmware) in the computer system. In an exemplary embodiment, the boot validation systems and method may be used in an imaging device, such as a printer.

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