Patents by Inventor Matthew D. Singer

Matthew D. Singer has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • BIOS update file
    Patent number: 7017040
    Abstract: A system includes a processor, a memory including a basic input/output system (BIOS) in flash memory that includes digital signature verification, and a BIOS update installation process, and a medium containing a BIOS update file. The BIOS update file includes a signed data portion having a volume header, signed data and executable update code to configure the signed data with data in an unsigned data portion, and a digital signature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew D. Singer, Robert J. Johnson, Nicholas J. Adams