Quanta Computer. has filed a patent for a computing system with a BIOS, BMC, and hardware components. The BMC can transition between locked and unlocked states based on user commands. If an authentic unlock signature is received in the locked state, the BMC allows access to the hardware components. GlobalData’s report on Quanta Computer gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Secure computing system with user-controlled bmc lock/unlock feature
The patent application (Publication Number: US20240037283A1) describes a computing system with a unique security feature implemented by a baseboard management controller (BMC) coupled to a basic input output system (BIOS) and various hardware components. The BMC is designed to transition between a locked state and an unlocked state based on commands received from users. When an unlock command with an authentic unlock signature is received, the BMC transitions to the unlocked state, allowing the user to access the hardware components. Conversely, if the unlock signature is not authentic, the BMC remains in the locked state, ensuring security.
Furthermore, the BMC's behavior differs based on its state - responding to user commands only in the unlocked state and ignoring non-authentic commands in the locked state. Additionally, the BMC remains in the unlocked state for a specified period before transitioning back to the locked state. The unlock signature is encrypted, decrypted by the BMC using a private key, and authenticated based on its similarity to the original unlock command. The BMC also interacts with the BIOS, responding to BIOS unlock commands during the boot process and transitioning based on system management mode status. Overall, the patent application outlines a method for securing a computing system through user-authenticated transitions between locked and unlocked states, enhancing system security and user access control.
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