Privilege level checking instruction for implementing a secure hierarchical computer system

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PATENT NO 4809160
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06792702

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A low overhead way for insuring that only routines of sufficient privilege can execute on a secured page of memory in an hierarchial computer system, and for raising the privilege level of a low privilege process in an orderly and secure way is presented. This is done through the execution of a single 'gateway' branch instruction standing between a procedure call by a lower privileged routine, such as a user program, and an operating system itself.

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  • HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Baum, Allen Palo Alto, CA 10 472
Bryg, William R Saratoga, CA 38 1701
Mahon, Michael J San Jose, CA 12 448
Miller, Terrence C Menlo Park, CA 9 654

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