Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2012-2013
Title: Keiko Kokubun: Innovator in Pre-Boot Policy Modification and Hardware Password Systems
Introduction
Keiko Kokubun is a prominent inventor based in Yokohama, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of technology, particularly in the areas of pre-boot policy modification and hardware password systems. With a total of two patents to her name, Kokubun continues to push the boundaries of innovation.
Latest Patents
Kokubun's latest patents include an "Apparatus, system, and method for pre-boot policy modification." This invention discloses a key module that exchanges a key with a server in a secure environment. A communication module receives a policy encoded with the key, while a decode module decodes the encoded policy using the key and saves the policy setting prior to booting an operating system on the computer. An update module then boots the computer using the policy.
Another notable patent is the "Hardware password alignment system apparatus and methods." This system aligns a stored scancode sequence that corresponds to a hardware password with a password input device type, such as a current keyboard type. This alignment enables successful validation of a hardware password despite changes in the password input device type or inadvertent corruption of non-volatile memory used for storing the scancode sequence.
Career Highlights
Kokubun is currently employed at Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., where she continues to innovate and develop new technologies. Her work has garnered attention in the tech community, and she is recognized for her expertise in her field.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, Kokubun has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Jeffrey Mark Estroff and Mikio Hagiwara. These collaborations have contributed to her success and the advancement of her inventions.
Conclusion
Keiko Kokubun is a trailblazer in the realm of technology, with her patents reflecting her innovative spirit and dedication to improving computing systems. Her contributions are invaluable, and she continues to inspire future generations of inventors.
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