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US 2010/0161996 A1Published application
System and Method for Developing Computer Chips Containing Sensitive Information
OwnerDouglas L. Whiting, Raymond R. Savardainventors
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OwnerDouglas L. Whiting, Raymond R. Savardainventors
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A system and method for developing a software program containing sensitive information requires the use of a developer key (a unique public/private key pair) to download the software onto a uniquely identified developer chip. The software program can then be developed and debugged on the developer chip. After being developed and debugged, the software program is transferred to a uniquely identified release chip for subsequent use. Specifically, transfer of the software program requires use of a release key (also a public/private key pair) that is different from the developer key. The private key part of the developer key, as well as all developer chips (albeit a limited number) are protected by strict security procedures.
A system for creating a software program, wherein the software program includes sensitive information protected by a cryptographic boundary, the system comprising:
A system for developing and debugging a software program wherein the software program includes sensitive information protected by a cryptographic boundary, the device comprising:
A method for creating a software program wherein the software program includes sensitive information protected by a cryptographic boundary, the method comprising the steps of:
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