Method and apparatus for upgrading the software lock of microprocessor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5790783
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08623020

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A method and apparatus for providing, maintaining and upgrading the software lock of a microprocessor. When a processor upgrade occurs, software that was serialized to the previously installed processor detects that it is running on an unauthorized processor. The software initiates a reauthorization process based on a reauthorization use profile. The temporary re-enabling of the software is allowed if the authorization service is not available.

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  • ADVANCED MICRO DEVICES, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lee, Sherman Rancho P.V., CA 71 1597
MacDonald, James R Buda, TX 44 1414
Wisor, Michael T Austin, TX 28 843

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