A secure programming system can receive a job control package having a security kernel and a target payload of content for programming into a pre-defined set of trusted devices. A device programmer can install a security kernel on the trusted devices and reboot the trusted devices using the security kernel to validate the proper operation of the security kernel. The target payload can then be securely installed on the trusted devices and validated.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
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DEVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM WITH HARDWARE HASH MODULE
A system and method of operation of a device programming system includes a hardware-based hash module for calculating cryptographic hashes at high-speed using electronic circuitry configured to directly calculate the hash value for a data block. Different protocols and data block sizes can be used as necessary. The hash module can be configured to calculate a hash for a data block, validate a data block based on a hash value, or a combination thereof. The hash values can be buffered in memory to allow for the difference in speed required to calculate and verify the hash values and the availability of data based on data delivery speeds.
G06F 21/79 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure storage of data in semiconductor storage media, e.g. directly-addressable memories
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DEVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM WITH HARDWARE HASH MODULE
A system and method of operation of a device programming system includes a hardware-based hash module for calculating cryptographic hashes at high-speed using electronic circuitry configured to directly calculate the hash value for a data block. Different protocols and data block sizes can be used as necessary. The hash module can be configured to calculate a hash for a data block, validate a data block based on a hash value, or a combination thereof. The hash values can be buffered in memory to allow for the difference in speed required to calculate and verify the hash values and the availability of data based on data delivery speeds.
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable device can be authenticated before programming to verify the device is a valid device produced by a silicon vendor. The authentication process can include a challenge-response validation. The target payload can be programmed into the programmable device and linked with an authorized manufacturer. The programmable device can be verified after programming the target payload by verifying the silicon vendor and the authorized manufacturer. The secure programming system can provision different content into different programmable devices simultaneously to create multiple final device types in a single pass.
G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/73 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information by creating or determining hardware identification, e.g. serial numbers
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable device can be authenticated before programming to verify the device is a valid device produced by a silicon vendor. The authentication process can include a challenge-response validation. The target payload can be programmed into the programmable device and linked with an authorized manufacturer. The programmable device can be verified after programming the target payload by verifying the silicon vendor and the authorized manufacturer. The secure programming system can provision different content into different programmable devices simultaneously to create multiple final device types in a single pass.
G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
G06F 21/73 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information by creating or determining hardware identification, e.g. serial numbers
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SECURE DEVICE PROGRAMMING SYSTEM WITH HARDWARE SECURITY MODULE AND SECURITY INTEROP LAYER
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable devices are provisioned with a job package created by a user on a host system and deployed on a device programmer. The secure programming system supports a hardware security module on the host system that can be accessed remotely from the device programmer using coordinated sets of template and mechanism dictionaries linked to a security API coupled to the hardware security module.
G06F 21/50 - Monitoring users, programs or devices to maintain the integrity of platforms, e.g. of processors, firmware or operating systems
H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
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Secure device programming system with hardware security module and security interop layer
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable devices are provisioned with a job package created by a user on a host system and deployed on a device programmer. The secure programming system supports a hardware security module on the host system that can be accessed remotely from the device programmer using coordinated sets of template and mechanism dictionaries linked to a security API coupled to the hardware security module.
G06F 21/78 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure storage of data
G06F 21/70 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer
G06F 21/72 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in cryptographic circuits
G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
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Unified programming environment for programmable devices
A secure programming system can receive a job control package having a security kernel and a target payload of content for programming into a pre-defined set of trusted devices. A device programmer can install a security kernel on the trusted devices and reboot the trusted devices using the security kernel to validate the proper operation of the security kernel. The target payload can then be securely installed on the trusted devices and validated.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
G06F 9/44 - Arrangements for executing specific programs
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
9.
Unified programming environment for programmable devices
A secure programming system can receive a job control package having a security kernel and a target payload of content for programming into a pre-defined set of trusted devices. A device programmer can install a security kernel on the trusted devices and reboot the trusted devices using the security kernel to validate the proper operation of the security kernel. The target payload can then be securely installed on the trusted devices and validated.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
G06F 9/44 - Arrangements for executing specific programs
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable device can be authenticated before programming to verify the device is a valid device produced by a silicon vendor. The authentication process can include a challenge-response validation. The target payload can be programmed into the programmable device and linked with an authorized manufacturer. The programmable device can be verified after programming the target payload by verifying the silicon vendor and the authorized manufacturer. The secure programming system can provision different content into different programmable devices simultaneously to create multiple final device types in a single pass.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
G06F 21/73 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information by creating or determining hardware identification, e.g. serial numbers
G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
A device identification is generated for a programmable device. A security key is generated to protect a content of the programmable device. A device birth certificate is generated with the device identification and the security key. The programmable device is programmed with the device birth certificate at time of manufacture of the programmable device.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures
G06F 21/73 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information by creating or determining hardware identification, e.g. serial numbers
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable device can be authenticated before programming to verify the device is a valid device produced by a silicon vendor. The authentication process can include a challenge-response validation. The target payload can be programmed into the programmable device and linked with an authorized manufacturer. The programmable device can be verified after programming the target payload by verifying the silicon vendor and the authorized manufacturer. The secure programming system can provision different content into different programmable devices simultaneously to create multiple final device types in a single pass.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
G06F 21/73 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information by creating or determining hardware identification, e.g. serial numbers
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Unified programming environment for programmable devices
A secure programming system can receive a job control package having a security kernel and a target payload of content for programming into a pre-defined set of trusted devices. A device programmer can install a security kernel on the trusted devices and reboot the trusted devices using the security kernel to validate the proper operation of the security kernel. The target payload can then be securely installed on the trusted devices and validated.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 9/44 - Arrangements for executing specific programs
H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
A system and method of operation of a device programming system includes a protocol emulation layer for translating data storage commands from an initial protocol to the protocol of the programmable devices. The protocol emulation layer simplifies the data access and control of the programmable devices by allowing the reuse of existing code bases for legacy devices.
A system and method of operation of a device programming system includes a protocol emulation layer for translating data storage commands from an initial protocol to the protocol of the programmable devices. The protocol emulation layer simplifies the data access and control of the programmable devices by allowing the reuse of existing code bases for legacy devices.
A device identification is generated for a programmable device. A security key is generated to protect a content of the programmable device. A device birth certificate is generated with the device identification and the security key. The programmable device is programmed with the device birth certificate at time of manufacture of the programmable device.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures
G06F 21/73 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information by creating or determining hardware identification, e.g. serial numbers
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable device can be authenticated before programming to verify the device is a valid device produced by a silicon vendor. The target payload can be programmed into the programmable device and linked with an authorized manufacturer. The programmable device can be verified after programming the target payload by verifying the silicon vendor and the authorized manufacturer.
H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G09C 1/00 - Apparatus or methods whereby a given sequence of signs, e.g. an intelligible text, is transformed into an unintelligible sequence of signs by transposing the signs or groups of signs or by replacing them by others according to a predetermined system
G06F 21/73 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information by creating or determining hardware identification, e.g. serial numbers
G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
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Device programming system with multiple-device interface and method of operation thereof
A device programming system, and a method of operation thereof, includes: a field programmable gate array unit configured using a programming driver retrieved based on a device type of a first programmable device; and a second programmable device and the first programmable device configured simultaneously using a master image and the field programmable gate array unit.
A secure programming system can receive a job control package having a security kernel and a target payload of content for programming into a pre-defined set of trusted devices. A device programmer can install a security kernel on the trusted devices and reboot the trusted devices using the security kernel to validate the proper operation of the security kernel. The target payload can then be securely installed on the trusted devices and validated.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 9/44 - Arrangements for executing specific programs
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable device can be authenticated before programming to verify the device is a valid device produced by a silicon vendor. The target payload can be programmed into the programmable device and linked with an authorized manufacturer. The programmable device can be verified after programming the target payload by verifying the silicon vendor and the authorized manufacturer.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/10 - Protecting distributed programs or content, e.g. vending or licensing of copyrighted material
G06F 21/00 - Security arrangements for protecting computers, components thereof, programs or data against unauthorised activity
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Automated manufacturing system with adapter security mechanism and method of manufacture thereof
A method of operation of an automated assembly system includes: detecting a socket adapter having an adapter identifier and an adapter cryptographic chip; calculating a primary key hash based on a primary key in a programming cryptographic chip; calculating an adapter hash based on the adapter identifier using the adapter cryptographic chip; matching the primary key hash to the adapter hash to update an authentication token with the adapter identifier for authenticating the socket adapter on the device programming system; and programming programmable devices in the socket adapter based on the authentication token.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/72 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in cryptographic circuits
22.
Unified programming environment for programmable devices
A secure programming system can receive a job control package having a security kernel and a target payload of content for programming into a pre-defined set of trusted devices. A device programmer can install a security kernel on the trusted devices and reboot the trusted devices using the security kernel to validate the proper operation of the security kernel. The target payload can then be securely installed on the trusted devices and validated.
G06F 12/14 - Protection against unauthorised use of memory
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 9/44 - Arrangements for executing specific programs
23.
UNIFIED PROGRAMMING ENVIRONMENT FOR PROGRAMMABLE DEVICES
A secure programming system can receive a job control package having a security kernel and a target payload of content for programming into a pre-defined set of trusted devices. A device programmer can install a security kernel on the trusted devices and reboot the trusted devices using the security kernel to validate the proper operation of the security kernel. The target payload can then be securely installed on the trusted devices and validated.
G06F 21/71 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 9/14 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols using a plurality of keys or algorithms
24.
EMBEDDING FOUNDATIONAL ROOT OF TRUST USING SECURITY ALGORITHMS
Approaches, techniques, and mechanisms are disclosed for provisioning programmable devices in a secure manner. The secure programming system can individually encrypt a target payload of data and code and then program the information into each individual one of the programmable devices targeted for a specific job. The secure programming system can create a customized payload package that can only be decrypted by a particular system or device having the correct security keys.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable device can be authenticated before programming to verify the device is a valid device produced by a silicon vendor. The target payload can be programmed into the programmable device and linked with an authorized manufacturer. The programmable device can be verified after programming the target payload by verifying the silicon vendor and the authorized manufacturer.
G06F 21/76 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in application-specific integrated circuits [ASIC] or field-programmable devices, e.g. field-programmable gate arrays [FPGA] or programmable logic devices [PLD]
G06F 21/30 - Authentication, i.e. establishing the identity or authorisation of security principals
An identification token of a programmable device is determined whether to be invalid. In response to determining that the identification token is invalid, the programmable device is identified as unauthorized. A parameter associated with the unauthorized programmable device is reported to a programming unit.
G06F 21/64 - Protecting data integrity, e.g. using checksums, certificates or signatures
G06F 21/34 - User authentication involving the use of external additional devices, e.g. dongles or smart cards
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
G06F 21/45 - Structures or tools for the administration of authentication
An identification token of a programmable device is determined whether to be invalid. In response to determining that the identification token is invalid, the programmable device is identified as unauthorized. A parameter associated with the unauthorized programmable device is reported to a programming unit.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
Approaches, techniques, and mechanisms are disclosed for provisioning programmable devices in a secure manner. The secure programming system can individually encrypt a target payload of data and code and then program the information into each individual one of the programmable devices targeted for a specific job. The secure programming system can create a customized payload package that can only be decrypted by a particular system or device having the correct security keys.
G06F 21/76 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in application-specific integrated circuits [ASIC] or field-programmable devices, e.g. field-programmable gate arrays [FPGA] or programmable logic devices [PLD]
G06F 21/72 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in cryptographic circuits
G06F 21/57 - Certifying or maintaining trusted computer platforms, e.g. secure boots or power-downs, version controls, system software checks, secure updates or assessing vulnerabilities
A secure programming system and method for provisioning and programming a target payload into a programmable device mounted in a programmer. The programmable device can be authenticated before programming to verify the device is a valid device produced by a silicon vendor. The target payload can be programmed into the programmable device and linked with an authorized manufacturer. The programmable device can be verified after programming the target payload by verifying the silicon vendor and the authorized manufacturer.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programming and handling equipment, namely, computer circuit boards, semiconductor device programmers and semiconductor device handlers, and computer programs, all for use in programming, testing, validating, controlling, sorting, handling, marking, labeling, managing and securing programmable semiconductor devices.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programming and handling equipment, namely, computer circuit boards, semiconductor device programmers and semiconductor device handlers, and computer programs, all for use in programming, testing, validating, controlling, sorting, handling, marking, labeling, managing, authenticating and securing programmable semiconductor devices, circuit boards and electronic systems and devices.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programming and handling equipment, namely, computer circuit boards, semiconductor device programmers and semiconductor device handlers, and computer programs, all for use in programming, testing, validating, controlling, sorting, handling, marking, labeling, managing, authenticating and securing programmable semiconductor devices, circuit boards and electronic systems and devices
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer programs for programming, testing, validating, controlling, sorting, handling, marking, labeling, managing and securing programmable semiconductor devices used exclusively with programming and handling equipment supplied by Data I/O Corporation
A device identification is generated for a programmable device. A security key is generated to protect a content of the programmable device. A device birth certificate is generated with the device identification and the security key. The programmable device is programmed with the device birth certificate at time of manufacture of the programmable device.
G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
A device identification is generated for a programmable device. A security key is generated to protect a content of the programmable device. A device birth certificate is generated with the device identification and the security key. The programmable device is programmed with the device birth certificate at time of manufacture of the programmable device.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
A device programming system, and a method of operation thereof, includes: a field programmable gate array unit configured using a programming driver retrieved based on a device type of a first programmable device; and a second programmable device and the first programmable device configured simultaneously using a master image and the field programmable gate array unit.
A device programming system, and a method of operation thereof, includes: a field programmable gate array unit configured using a programming driver retrieved based on a device type of a first programmable device; and a second programmable device and the first programmable device configured simultaneously using a master image and the field programmable gate array unit.
An automated manufacturing system, and a method of operation thereof, including: a job creator for generating a device programming job by encrypting a file based on an input component, the input component including an instruction set; a distribution network for distributing the device programming job to a manufacturing site; an assembly controller for decrypting the device programming job at an authorized manufacturing site; and an intelligent module for executing the device programming job decrypted by the assembly controller at the authorized manufacturing site for programming an assembly device.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
39.
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING SYSTEM WITH ADAPTER SECURITY MECHANISM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF
A method of operation of an automated assembly system includes: detecting a socket adapter having an adapter identifier and an adapter cryptographic chip; calculating a primary key hash based on a primary key in a programming cryptographic chip; calculating an adapter hash based on the adapter identifier using the adapter cryptographic chip; matching the primary key hash to the adapter hash to update an authentication token with the adapter identifier for authenticating the socket adapter on the device programming system; and programming programmable devices in the socket adapter based on the authentication token.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
G06F 12/14 - Protection against unauthorised use of memory
40.
Automated manufacturing system with job packaging mechanism and method of operation thereof
An automated manufacturing system, and a method of operation thereof, including: a job creator for generating a device programming job by encrypting a file based on an input component, the input component including an instruction set; a distribution network for distributing the device programming job to a manufacturing site; an assembly controller for decrypting the device programming job at an authorized manufacturing site; and an intelligent module for executing the device programming job decrypted by the assembly controller at the authorized manufacturing site for programming an assembly device.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
41.
Automated manufacturing system with adapter security mechanism and method of manufacture thereof
A method of operation of an automated assembly system includes: detecting a socket adapter having an adapter identifier and an adapter cryptographic chip; calculating a primary key hash based on a primary key in a programming cryptographic chip; calculating an adapter hash based on the adapter identifier using the adapter cryptographic chip; matching the primary key hash to the adapter hash to update an authentication token with the adapter identifier for authenticating the socket adapter on the device programming system; and programming programmable devices in the socket adapter based on the authentication token.
G06F 21/72 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer to assure secure computing or processing of information in cryptographic circuits
H04L 9/06 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols the encryption apparatus using shift registers or memories for blockwise coding, e.g. D.E.S. systems
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Programming and handling equipment, namely, computer circuit boards, semiconductor device programmers and semiconductor device handlers, and computer programs, all for use in programming, testing, validating, controlling, sorting, handling, marking, labeling, managing and securing programmable semiconductor devices
43.
Device programming system with whole chip read and method of operation thereof
A system and method of operation of a device programming system includes: a socket adapter having a source socket and a destination socket for reading a configuration information from a master device; a partition table calculated from the master device; and a master data file formed from the partition table and the configuration information, the master data file for configuring a programmable device.
A method of manufacture of an integrated circuit socket system includes: forming a retainer plate having a pinhole extending through the retainer plate; forming a base plate having a connector hole extending through the base plate, the connector hole aligned with the pinhole; inserting a compressible pin having a lower probe end through the connector hole and the pinhole below the connector hole, a portion of the compressible pin in the base plate; forming a device plate having a cavity hole extending through the device plate and aligned with the an upper probe end of the compressible pin exposed in the cavity hole; and mounting a removable fastener through the device plate, the base plate, and into the retainer plate, the device plate over the base plate directly on the retainer plate and attached to one another by the removable fastener.
H01L 23/32 - Holders for supporting the complete device in operation, i.e. detachable fixtures
H01R 33/76 - Holders with sockets, clips or analogous contacts, adapted for axially-sliding engagement with parallely-arranged pins, blades, or analogous contacts on counterpart, e.g. electronic tube socket
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Device programming system with data broadcast and method of operation thereof
A method of operation of a device programming system includes: providing a target programmer, having a programming bus; coupling an electronic device, having a non-volatile memory, to the target programmer by the programming bus; and programming a data image into the non-volatile memory by the target programmer includes: subscribing to a broadcast message, receiving a logical block, of the data image, by the broadcast message for programming the non-volatile memory, and sending an unsubscribe message after receiving the logical blocks of the data image from the broadcast message.
A method of operation of a device programming system includes: providing a target programmer, having a programming bus; coupling an electronic device, having a non-volatile memory, to the target programmer by the programming bus; and programming a data image into the non- volatile memory by the target programmer includes: subscribing to a broadcast message, receiving a logical block, of the data image, by the broadcast message for programming the non-volatile memory, and sending an unsubscribe message after receiving the logical blocks of the data image from the broadcast message.
A method of operation of a data programming control system includes: providing a secure data management host server coupled to a network; encrypting a contract manufacturer job by the secure data management host server, including: providing a memory image file, creating a programmer encrypted file from the memory image file, and encrypting permissions and the programmer encrypted file to form the contract manufacturer job; decrypting the contract manufacturer job transmitted through the network by a secure data management local server; transmitting the programmer encrypted file by the secure data management local server to a device programmer; and programming a device with the memory image file decrypted by the device programmer.
A method of operation of a data programming control system includes: providing a secure data management host server coupled to a network; encrypting a contract manufacturer job by the secure data management host server, including: providing a memory image file, creating a programmer encrypted file from the memory image file, and encrypting permissions and the programmer encrypted file to form the contract manufacturer job; decrypting the contract manufacturer job transmitted through the network by a secure data management local server; transmitting the programmer encrypted file by the secure data management local server to a device programmer; and programming a device with the memory image file decrypted by the device programmer.
An automated programming system that includes configuring the automated programming system to include an input module, a programming module, and an output module. Employing a non-text user interface system for real-time representation of the input module, the programming module and the output module.
A method of operation of a programmer actuator system includes: placing a programming assembly, having socket boxes, in the programming actuator system; and clamping the programming assembly in the programming actuator system using a pivoting arm bracket.
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
A method of operation of a micro device feeder system includes: adjusting a distance between a movable drive plate and a mounting plate for aligning a carrier tape carrying a micro device to a center line for pick-up of the micro device by external device handling equipment; and configuring a tape handling mechanism, having a sprocket assembly, to accommodate a predetermined width of the carrier tape.
H01L 21/677 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for conveying, e.g. between different work stations
H01L 21/50 - Assembly of semiconductor devices using processes or apparatus not provided for in a single one of the groups or
H01L 21/58 - Mounting semiconductor devices on supports
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Adjustable micro device feeder system and method of operation thereof
A method of operation of a micro device feeder system includes: adjusting a distance between a movable drive plate and a mounting plate for aligning a carrier tape carrying a micro device to a center line for pick-up of the micro device by external device handling equipment; and configuring a tape handling mechanism, having a sprocket assembly, to accommodate a predetermined width of the carrier tape.
A method of operation of a programmer actuator system includes: placing a programming assembly, having socket boxes, in the programming actuator system; and clamping the programming assembly in the programming actuator system using a pivoting arm bracket.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
G11C 17/00 - Read-only memories programmable only onceSemi-permanent stores, e.g. manually-replaceable information cards
A pick and place method [900] including: moving a vacuum probe [118] in a linear direction [104] using a linear actuator system [116], moving the vacuum probe [118] in a rotary direction [112] using a rotary actuator system [114], and applying a vacuum to the vacuum probe [118] to pick up a micro-device [101] after moving the vacuum probe [108] in the linear direction [104] or rotary direction [112] for pickup and movement of the micro-device [101].
A pick and place system including: moving a vacuum probe in a linear direction using a linear actuator system, moving the vacuum probe in a rotary direction using a rotary actuator system, and applying a vacuum to the vacuum probe to pick up a micro-device after moving the vacuum probe in the linear direction or rotary direction for pickup and movement of the micro-device.
An automated programming system that includes providing a smart interface system for recognizing an intelligent module installed within the automated programming system. Configuring the intelligent module with a composite connection for transmitting information between the intelligent module and the smart interface system, and linking the intelligent module to the smart interface system for communicating information.
G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computerOutput arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
An automated processing system [100] that includes providing an intelligent module [300] with a composite connection [302] for transmitting information and configuring the intelligent module [300] within the automated processing system [100] for automatic recognition.
G05B 13/00 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion
An auto-teaching system [700] that includes providing a first reference [306] in a first direction [302]. Providing a second reference [308] in a second direction [304] and scanning an optics system [222] over the first reference [306] and the second reference [308] to determine a teach point [300].
G05B 19/4093 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by part programming, e.g. entry of geometrical information as taken from a technical drawing, combining this with machining and material information to obtain control information, named part programme, for the NC machine
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AUTOMATED PROGRAMMING SYSTEM EMPLOYING SMART INTERFACES
An automated programming system [100] that includes providing a smart interface system [408] for recognizing an intelligent module [200] installed within the automated programming system [100]. Configuring the intelligent module [200] with a composite connection [202] for transmitting information between the intelligent module [200] and the smart interface system [408], and linking the intelligent module [200] to the smart interface system [408] for communicating information.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
G05B 19/4093 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by part programming, e.g. entry of geometrical information as taken from a technical drawing, combining this with machining and material information to obtain control information, named part programme, for the NC machine
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
G05B 19/4093 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by part programming, e.g. entry of geometrical information as taken from a technical drawing, combining this with machining and material information to obtain control information, named part programme, for the NC machine
An automated location system [300] that includes providing the number of rows and columns of a receptacle [304] to the automated location system [300]; scanning the receptacle [304] to determine changes in reflectivity; creating an X values list and a Y values list from the scan; and determining a location for each of a cavity [306] from the X values list and from the Y values list.
G05B 19/14 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using record carriers using punched cards or tapes
G05B 19/42 - Recording and playback systems, i.e. in which the programme is recorded from a cycle of operations, e.g. the cycle of operations being manually controlled, after which this record is played back on the same machine
An automated calibration system (300) that includes providing a three-dimensional calibration tool (304); engaging the three-dimensional calibration tool (304) with a probe (220); and determining the position of the probe (220) relative to an optical sensor (306) based on the engagement of the three-dimensional calibration tool (304) with the probe (220).
G05B 19/19 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by positioning or contouring control systems, e.g. to control position from one programmed point to another or to control movement along a programmed continuous path
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Automated programming system employing non-text user interface
An automated programming system that includes configuring the automated programming system to include an input module, a programming module, and an output module. Employing a non-text user interface system for real-time representation of the input module, the programming module and the output module.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
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COMPUTER CIRCUIT BOARDS AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS ALL FOR USE IN THE FIELD OF PROGRAMMABLE SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES, NAMELY, COMPUTER CIRCUIT BOARDS AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS USED FOR PROGRAMMING, DESIGNING, HANDLING, MARKING, TESTING, SORTING AND LABELING PROGRAMMABLE SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES AND CIRCUITS CONTAINING PROGRAMMABLE SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES; AND PROGRAMMING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT FOR USE IN PROGRAMMING, TESTING, SORTING, HANDLING, MARKING AND LABELING PROGRAMMABLE SEMI-CONDUCTOR DEVICES
