A processing unit includes a read-only encryption key. Software is loaded into a system memory area from a non-volatile storage device. Software code image that resides in the system storage area includes a prefix value and a suffix value. The prefix value is combined with the master key from the processing...http://www.google.fr/patents/US7475254?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US7475254 - Method for authenticating software using protected master key
Method for authenticating software using protected master key