THOMAS BRADFORD DODSON
Pilots at Keswick Dr, Folsom, CA
License number
California A2181832
Issued Date
May 2016
Expiration Date
Nov 2016
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
3534 Keswick Dr, Folsom, CA 95762
Professional information
Modular Bios Update Mechanism
US Patent:
2007020, Aug 30, 2007
Filed:
Apr 27, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/790783
Inventors:
Andrew Gafken - Folsom CA, US
Todd Wilson - Granite Bay CA, US
Thomas Dodson - El Dorado Hills CA, US
John Lovelace - Hillsboro OR, US
Todd Wilson - Granite Bay CA, US
Thomas Dodson - El Dorado Hills CA, US
John Lovelace - Hillsboro OR, US
International Classification:
G06F 15/177
US Classification:
713002000
Abstract:
A modular BIOS update mechanism provides a standardized method to update options ROMs and to provide video and processor microcode upgrades in a computer system without requiring a complete replacement of the system BIOS. The MBU mechanism provides several advantages. First, new features and BIOS bugs from earlier release may be delivered to an installed base of end-user systems even if direct OEM support cannot be identified. Also, BIOS components may be provided as a validated set of revisions. With resort to a validation matrix, BIOS updates may be managed easily. The modular BIOS update is particularly useful in systems having several independent BIOS's stored within unitary firmware.
Modular Bios Update Mechanism
US Patent:
7213152, May 1, 2007
Filed:
Feb 14, 2000
Appl. No.:
09/503939
Inventors:
Andrew H. Gafken - Folsom CA, US
Todd D. Wilson - Granite Bay CA, US
Thomas Dodson - El Dorado Hills CA, US
John V. Lovelace - Hillsboro OR, US
Todd D. Wilson - Granite Bay CA, US
Thomas Dodson - El Dorado Hills CA, US
John V. Lovelace - Hillsboro OR, US
Assignee:
Intel Corporation - Santa Clara CA
International Classification:
H04L 9/32
US Classification:
713187, 713191, 726 26, 726 30
Abstract:
A modular BIOS update mechanism provides a standardized method to update options ROMs and to provide video and processor microcode upgrades in a computer system without requiring a complete replacement of the system BIOS. The MBU mechanism provides several advantages. First, new features and BIOS bugs from earlier release may be delivered to an installed base of end-user systems even if direct OEM support cannot be identified. Also, BIOS components may be provided as a validated set of revisions. With resort to a validation matrix, BIOS updates may be managed easily. The modular BIOS update is particularly useful in systems having several independent BIOS's stored within unitary firmware.