Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080303955 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACCESSING DIGITAL VIDEO BROADCASTS WITHIN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A system and method of accessing digital video broadcasts within an information handling system is disclosed. In one form, a digital video broadcast processing system can include a digital video broadcast receiver module operable to process a first digital video broadcast data received within a multiple channel digital video broadcast signal and to output the first digital video broadcast data to an interconnect bus of a computer system. The digital video broadcast processing system can also include a communication interface operable to be removably coupled to an interconnect bus interface of the computer system. The communication interface can be operable to communicate the first digital video broadcast data, including an interconnect dependent data format, from the digital video broadcast receiver module to a digital video processing application of the computer system. | 12-11-2008 |
20080307482 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ACCESSING MULTICAST DIGITAL VIDEO BROADCASTS - A system and method of accessing and recording digital video broadcasts is disclosed. In one form, a method can include receiving a multicast digital video broadcast (DVB) signal and demodulating the multicast DVB signal to access a plurality of DVB data streams. The method can include initiating a processing the plurality of DVB data streams using a first DVB decapsulation module to detect a first DVB data stream and a second DVB data stream. The method can include detecting a first index frame within the first DVB data stream and detecting a second index frame within the second DVB data stream. The method can include storing a second index frame pointer identifying the second index frame and initiating an outputting of the first DVB data stream to a first display window. | 12-11-2008 |
20080307484 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ENABLING DIGITAL VIDEO BROADCAST ACCESS WITHIN AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A system and method of enabling digital video broadcast access within an information handling system is disclosed. In one form, a method of enabling access to digital video broadcasts can include enabling use of a digital video broadcast (DVB) service access module within an information handling system. The method can also include determining an availability of a first DVB carrier using the DVB service access module and a DVB receiver module of the information handling system. The method can further include enabling access to the first DVB carrier, and receiving a first DVB signal including a first DVB channel data. The method can also include outputting the first DVB channel data using a media application of the information handling system. | 12-11-2008 |
20090119497 | System and Method for Managing Booting of an Information Handling System - Systems and methods for managing booting of an information handling system are disclosed. A method for managing the booting of an information handling system may include receiving user input for booting an information handling system to a first partition or a second partition. The user input may be used to determine whether the received user input is for booting to the first partition or to the second partition. In response to determining that the received user input is for booting to the second partition, a determination may be made whether the information handling system is authorized to boot to the second partition. In response to determining that the information handling system is authorized to boot to the second partition, the information handling system may be booted to the second partition. In response to determining that the information handling system is not authorized to boot to the second partition, the information handling system may be booted to the first partition. | 05-07-2009 |
20090259481 | POINT OF SALE PERSONALIZATION OF AN INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM - A system for point of sale personalization of an information handling system (IHS), includes one or more subsystems to allow a customer to access a server to select a model of IHS, allow the customer to choose an operating system for the IHS, allow the customer to choose hardware for the IHS, simulate the IHS to the customer including the operating system and the hardware, receive personalization data from the customer, store the personalization data, assemble the IHS, including the hardware and installing the operating system, and download the personalization data to the IHS. | 10-15-2009 |
20100031310 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ROAMING PROTECTED CONTENT BACKUP AND DISTRIBUTION - A method includes receiving content and a license to the content at a storage system, receiving a request from a user system for the storage system to send the content and license to the user system, and sending the content and license from the storage system to the user system. Another method includes requesting content and a license to the content, receiving the content and license at a user system, requesting from the user system that the content and license be sent to a storage system, and requesting from the user system that the storage system send the content item to a second user system. In one embodiment, code could be used to perform a method that includes requesting content and a license to the content from a content provider, storing the content and license at a user system and a storage system, and requesting that the storage system send the content to another user system. | 02-04-2010 |
20100033916 | Auxiliary Display Systems and Methods - A portable information handling system (IHS) is disclosed wherein the system includes a cover, a primary display disposed on the cover and an auxiliary display coupled to the cover, wherein the auxiliary display is movable between a viewable position and a closed position. The system also includes a switch coupled to the auxiliary display, wherein the switch is adapted to place the auxiliary display in an operational state in the open position and in a non-operational state in the closed position. | 02-11-2010 |
20100095000 | Enabling Throttling of Resources on a Virtualization Enabled Information Handling System - A system for enabling throttling of resources, including central processing units (CPUs) and peripherals, on a virtualization-enabled information handling system such as a CE type information handling system is set forth. With the system for enabling throttling of resources, each virtual appliance within an information handling system is configured with its resource needs. | 04-15-2010 |
20100125914 | PROTECTED INFORMATION STREAM ALLOCATION USING A VIRTUALIZED PLATFORM - A protected stream manager includes one or more subsystems to receive a content stream in a virtual environment, obfuscate the content stream, and prioritize use of a processor to process the content stream. | 05-20-2010 |
20100241890 | Power Management Methods and Systems Using An External Power Supply - A method for managing power to an information handling system (IHS) is disclosed wherein the method includes providing a battery and an external power supply operable to supply power to the IHS. The method also includes providing an application programming interface (API) to the IHS, wherein the API is configured to monitor a first parameter and a second parameter. The method further includes supplying power to the IHS via the external power supply if the first parameter reaches a first threshold level and supplying power to the IHS via the battery if the second parameter reaches a second threshold level. An information handling system (IHS) is further disclosed including an external power supply, a battery, and a controller operable to select between the external power supply and the battery to supply power to the IHS. The IHS further includes an application programmable interface (API) operable to monitor a first parameter and direct the controller to select the external power supply to supply power to the IHS if the first parameter reaches a first threshold level, and wherein the API is further operable to monitor a second parameter and direct the controller to select the battery to supply power to the IHS if the second parameter reaches a second threshold level. | 09-23-2010 |
20110084666 | Smart Cart To Automatically Manage Portable Information Handling Systems - A smart cart for automatically managing a plurality of information handling systems. The system provides a plurality of functions. For example, in certain embodiments, the system provides one or more of security authentication for distributing the notebooks, automatic asset tracking functionality; identification of notebook charge status; provides identification of asset information (e.g., an asset tag number, a serial number or a computer name); network access to push patch updates at night when units are not in use; and charging control to optimize system availability and prevent AC input circuit overload. | 04-14-2011 |
20110255006 | System and Method of Accessing Digital Video Broadcasts within an Information Handling System - A system and method of accessing digital video broadcasts within an information handling system is disclosed. In one form, a digital video broadcast processing system can include a digital video broadcast receiver module operable to process a first digital video broadcast data received within a multiple channel digital video broadcast signal and to output the first digital video broadcast data to an interconnect bus of a computer system. The digital video broadcast processing system can also include a communication interface operable to be removeably coupled to an interconnect bus interface of the computer system. The communication interface can be operable to communicate the first digital video broadcast data, including an interconnect dependent data format, from the digital video broadcast receiver module to a digital video processing application of the computer system. | 10-20-2011 |
20110296156 | System and Method for Secure Client Hosted Virtualization in an Information Handling System - A client hosted virtualization system (CHVS) includes a processor and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the CHVS, authenticates a virtual machine image and launches the virtual machine based on the image. The CHVS is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. A client system update network includes a client update system and a CHVS with a processor, a security processor, and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code that initializes the CHVS, authenticates a virtual machine image and launches a virtual machine based on the image. The CHVS is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. The client update system receives updates and sends them to the CHVS. The CHVS authenticates the updates with the security processor, and overwrites the non-volatile memory with the updates. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296157 | System and Method for Supporting Secure Subsystems in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - An client hosted virtualization system includes an authentication device, a processor and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system authenticates a virtual machine image, launches a portion of the virtual machine that initiates an authentication session with the authentication device, receives an authentication object from the authentication device, sends the authentication object to the portion of the virtual machine, and launches another portion of the virtual machine. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296196 | System and Method for Supporting Task Oriented Devices in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a task oriented device, a processor, and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system, authenticates a virtual machine image, launches the virtual machine based on the image, receives a transaction targeted to the task oriented device, prioritizes the transaction, sends the transaction to the task oriented device, receives a response from the task oriented device, and sends the response to the virtual machine. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296197 | System and Method for Supporting Full Volume Encryption Devices in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a full volume encryption (FVE) storage device, a processor, and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system, authenticates a virtual machine image, launches the virtual machine based on the image, receives a transaction from the virtual machine targeted to the FVE storage device, sends the transaction to the FVE storage device, receives a response from the FVE storage device, and sends the first response to the first virtual machine. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296408 | System and Method for Implementing a Secure Client Hosted Virtualization Service Layer in an Information Handling System - A client hosted virtualization system (CHVS) has a non-volatile memory that includes BIOS code and virtualization manager code that operates to initialize the CHVS and to launch a virtual machine. The CHVS establishes a secure communication channel with a client update system via a network interface, receives an update to the virtualization manager code, authenticates the update and overwrites the non-volatile memory with the update. The CHVS is configurable to execute the BIOS and not virtualization manager, or to execute the virtualization manager and not the BIOS. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296409 | System and Method for Pre-Boot Authentication of a Secure Client Hosted Virtualization in an Information Handling System - A client hosted virtualization system (CHVS) includes a processor to execute code, a component, and a non-volatile memory. The non volatile memory includes BIOS code and code to implement a virtualization manager. The virtualization manager is operable to initialize the CHVS, launch a virtual machine on the CHVS, and assign the component to the virtual machine, such that the virtual machine has control of the component. The CHVS is configurable to execute the BIOS and not the virtualization manager, or to execute the virtualization manager and not the BIOS. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296410 | System and Method for Fuse Enablement of a Secure Client Hosted Virtualization in an Information Handling System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a processor to execute code, a non-volatile memory, and a switch. The memory includes code to implement a basic input/output system (BIOS) for the CHVS, and code to implement a virtualization manager. The virtualization manager is operable to initialize the CHVS, authenticate a virtual machine image associated with a virtual machine, and launch the virtual machine on the CHVS. The switch is operable to select one of a first state and a second state. The processor operates to execute the BIOS code when the switch is in the first state and to execute the virtualization manager code when the switch is in the second state. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296488 | System and Method for I/O Port Assignment and Security Policy Application in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a processor and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system, authenticates a virtual machine image, launches the virtual machine based on the image, and implements a policy manager. The policy manager determines a policy for the virtual machine, receives a request to access a device from the virtual machine, determines if the virtual machine is permitted to access the device based upon the policy, and if so, permits the virtual machine to access the device. If not, the policy manager denies the virtual machine access to the device. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 12-01-2011 |
20120117381 | System and Method for Component Authentication of a Secure Client Hosted Virtualization in an Information Handling System - A client hosted virtualization system (CHVS) includes a processor to execute code, a security processor, a component that includes a certificate, and a non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory includes BIOS code for the CHVS and virtualization manager code to initialize the CHVS, launch a virtual machine on the CHVS, and authenticate the component with the security processor by determining that the certificate is valid. The CHVS is configurable to execute the first code and not the second code, or to execute the second code and not the first code. | 05-10-2012 |
20120233026 | Point Of Sale Personalization Of An Information Handling System - A system for point of sale personalization of an information handling system (IHS), includes one or more subsystems to allow a customer to access a server to select a model of IHS, allow the customer to choose an operating system for the IHS, allow the customer to choose hardware for the IHS, simulate the IHS to the customer including the operating system and the hardware, receive personalization data from the customer, store the personalization data, assemble the IHS, including the hardware and installing the operating system, and download the personalization data to the IHS. | 09-13-2012 |
20130055243 | Unified Management Architecture to Support Multiple Platform-as-a-Service Workloads - An information handling system includes a memory and a workload manager. The memory stores a first application associated with a first platform of a plurality of platforms, and a second application associated with a second platform of the plurality of platforms. The workload manager is configured to receive rights and policies for the first application, and rights and policies for the second application; to include the rights and policies for the first application as metadata in the first application, and the rights and policies for the second application as metadata in the second application; to receive a selection of the first application, to determine whether features for the first application are currently running; if the features for the first application are not currently running, create a first virtual machine having the first platform, and the rights and policies for the first application; and to provide an instance of the first application on the first virtual machine. | 02-28-2013 |
20130254523 | System and Method for Supporting Full Volume Encryption Devices in a Client Hosted Virtualization System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a full volume encryption (FVE) storage device, a processor, and non-volatile memory with BIOS code and virtualization manager code. The virtualization manager initializes the client hosted virtualization system, authenticates a virtual machine image, launches the virtual machine based on the image, receives a transaction from the virtual machine targeted to the FVE storage device, sends the transaction to the FVE storage device, receives a response from the FVE storage device, and sends the first response to the first virtual machine. The client hosted virtualization system is configurable to execute the BIOS or the virtualization manager. | 09-26-2013 |
20130326585 | System and Method for Fuse Enablement of a Secure Client Hosted Virtualization in an Information Handling System - A client hosted virtualization system includes a processor to execute code, a non-volatile memory, and a switch. The memory includes code to implement a basic input/output system (BIOS) for the CHVS, and code to implement a virtualization manager. The virtualization manager is operable to initialize the CHVS, authenticate a virtual machine image associated with a virtual machine, and launch the virtual machine on the CHVS. The switch is operable to select one of a first state and a second state. The processor operates to execute the BIOS code when the switch is in the first state and to execute the virtualization manager code when the switch is in the second state. | 12-05-2013 |
20140040608 | Power Management Methods and Systems Using an External Power Supply - A method for managing power to an information handling system (IHS) is disclosed wherein the method includes providing a battery and an external power supply operable to supply power to the IHS. The method also includes providing an application programming interface (API) to the IHS, wherein the API is configured to monitor a first parameter and a second parameter. The method further includes supplying power to the IHS via the external power supply if the first parameter reaches a first threshold level and supplying power to the IHS via the battery if the second parameter reaches a second threshold level. An information handling system (IHS) is further disclosed including an external power supply, a battery, and a controller operable to select between the external power supply and the battery to supply power to the IHS. The IHS further includes an application programmable interface (API) operable to monitor a first parameter and direct the controller to select the external power supply to supply power to the IHS if the first parameter reaches a first threshold level, and wherein the API is further operable to monitor a second parameter and direct the controller to select the battery to supply power to the IHS if the second parameter reaches a second threshold level. | 02-06-2014 |
20140047243 | System and Method for Pre-Boot Authentication of a Secure Client Hosted Virtualization in an Information Handling System - A client hosted virtualization system (CHVS) includes a processor to execute code, a component, and a non-volatile memory. The non volatile memory includes BIOS code and code to implement a virtualization manager. The virtualization manager is operable to initialize the CHVS, launch a virtual machine on the CHVS, and assign the component to the virtual machine, such that the virtual machine has control of the component. The CHVS is configurable to execute the BIOS and not the virtualization manager, or to execute the virtualization manager and not the BIOS. | 02-13-2014 |
20140143842 | System and Method for Component Authentication of a Secure Client Hosted Virtualization in an Information Handling System - A client hosted virtualization system (CHVS) includes a processor to execute code, a security processor, a component that includes a certificate, and a non-volatile memory. The non-volatile memory includes BIOS code for the CHVS and virtualization manager code to initialize the CHVS, launch a virtual machine on the CHVS, and authenticate the component with the security processor by determining that the certificate is valid. The CHVS is configurable to execute the first code and not the second code, or to execute the second code and not the first code. | 05-22-2014 |