Data processing: software development – installation – and managem – Software upgrading or updating
Reexamination Certificate
2011-04-26
2011-04-26
Das, Chameli C (Department: 2192)
Data processing: software development, installation, and managem
Software upgrading or updating
C717S124000, C717S126000, C711S103000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07934209
ABSTRACT:
Firmware-based conversion methods for storing converted firmware variables in a firmware storage device, such as flash memory. Under one method, “eager” compression of firmware is performed. In response to a storage request, a determination is made to whether a compressor is available. If it is, the firmware variable is stored in a compressed form in the storage device; if not, the firmware variable is stored in an uncompressed form. In response to a read request for a stored firmware variable, a determination is made to whether the variable is stored in a compressed or uncompressed form. If it is compressed, a decompressor is employed to return the variable to its uncompressed form prior to providing it to the requestor; already uncompressed variables are provided directly to the requester. An application program interface is provided to enable operating system runtime access to the firmware variables. Similar conversions may be employed separately or in parallel, including encryption.
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Doran Mark
Miller Greg
Rothman Michael
Zimmer Vincent
Blakely , Sokoloff, Taylor & Zafman LLP
Das Chameli C
Intel Corporation
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