Apparatus, systems, and methods to protect hardware and software

This invention describes a way to secure the internal workings of a computer system, such as a single chip or a package of multiple chips. It does this by making the physical connections (pins) between different parts of the system scrambled and then using a special chip manager to create secure, authenticated pathways. This ensures that only authorized parts can communicate, protecting proprietary functions and content within the hardware.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread industry push for chiplet architectures and heightened concerns over hardware supply chain integrity. The need for robust, low-level hardware interface protection, as described, has become more critical.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: SpecializedNeeds custom silicon, chip design, scrambled pins.

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