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| 20080259087 | Programming Framework for Closed Systems - Mechanisms allow for execution of unsigned managed code graphic resource call in a closed system when such unsigned content is executing on the system. For example, a managed code graphic resource device is used between an application running unsigned content and a supervisor mode graphic resource device. A managed mode graphics device validates graphic resource calls made by the application. A managed mode graphics device manages resource calls by differentiating between calls that may be made directly to the supervisor mode graphics device, calls that may be pipelined for later action, and calls that may be made to an intermediate device. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080263537 | Programming Framework for Closed Systems - Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for platform abstraction of a computing platform using a programming framework. The programming framework allows application programs to interact with different platforms in an identical manner by abstracting the platform. The application uses identical instructions to the programming framework across different platforms, with the programming framework modifying the instructions to fit platform specific requirements. The programming framework also emulates platform specific expected application behavior on behalf of the application. The programming framework may also provide an additional layer of security for the platform, limiting the access of the application program. | 10-23-2008 |
| 20080293484 | Programming Framework for Closed Systems - Mechanisms are disclosed that allow for execution of unsigned content and the securing of resources in a closed system when such unsigned content is executing on the system. For example, an application programming interface is used between an access layer implementing unsigned content and an operating system of the closed system. The application programming interface may have sub-interfaces that correspond to sub-layers of the access layer, including a graphics sub-interface, an audio sub-interface, an input sub-interface, and a storage sub-interface. These sub-interfaces present access calls made by the sub-layers to the protected resources of the closed system. By providing the application programming interface, unsigned content, e.g., video games can run on a closed system that is typically designed to run only signed content. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20100011446 | VERIFICATION OF UN-TRUSTED CODE FOR CONSUMPTION ON AN INSECURE DEVICE - Disclosed is a code verification service that detects malformed data in an automated process and rejects submission and distribution if any malicious code is found. Once the submission is verified it may be packaged in container. The container may then be deployed to a mobile device, and the public key may be used to verify that the container authentic. The device can load trusted managed libraries needed to execute the application and a manager can ensure that only trusted libraries access native resources of the device. | 01-14-2010 |
