Patents Represented by Attorney IP Strategies
  • Patent number: 7854001
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for reducing phishing attacks that employ malicious websites is provided. The computer-implemented method includes gathering information about potentially malicious websites from a plurality of sources. The computer-implemented method also includes reducing the number of potentially malicious websites gathered; thereby creating a malicious website database that tracks at least a subset of the potentially malicious websites. In addition, the computer-implemented method includes generating a malicious website blacklist from the malicious website database, each website in the malicious website blacklist satisfying inclusion criteria, wherein the malicious website blacklist is employed to decide whether an access request to a given website is permitted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Trend Micro Incorporated
    Inventors: Chih-Sheng Chen, Yao-Tang Chang, Shr-An Su
  • Patent number: 7851368
    Abstract: In a plasma processing system having a plasma processing chamber, at least one powered electrode and an ignition electrode, a method for igniting a plasma is disclosed. The method includes introducing a substrate into the plasma processing chamber. The method also includes flowing a gas mixture into the plasma processing chamber; energizing the ignition electrode at a strike frequency; and striking a plasma from the gas mixture with the ignition electrode. The method further includes energizing the at least one powered electrode with a target frequency, wherein the strike frequency is greater than the target frequency; and de-energizing the ignition electrode while processing the substrate in the plasma processing chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Eric Hudson, Alexei Marakhtanov
  • Patent number: 7844104
    Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for establishing a data collection with the aid of at least one imaging apparatus (1, 2, 3) and at least one illumination device (11, 12, 13). According to the inventive method, an object is recorded from at least three different directions while being illuminated from at least three directions in reflected light. Each direction of recording lies essentially opposite a direction of illumination such that at least one contour of the object is visible with an illuminated side and a shaded side thereof from each of the three directions of recording while substantially the entire object is recorded from the at least three directions of recording by the at least one imaging apparatus. The directions of recording and the directions of illumination can be moved in a defined manner at several degrees of freedom relative to the object. The recorded images and/or data derived therefrom are stored in the data collection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventor: Hermann Tropf
  • Patent number: 7837827
    Abstract: A method for processing a substrate in a plasma processing chamber is provided. The substrate is disposed above a chuck and surrounded by a first edge ring. The first edge ring is electrically isolated from the chuck. The method includes providing a second edge ring. The second edge ring is disposed below an edge of the substrate. The method also includes providing a coupling ring. The coupling ring is configured to facilitate RF coupling from an ESC (electrostatic chuck) assembly to the first edge ring, thereby causing the first edge ring to have an edge ring potential during substrate processing and causing the RF coupling to be maximized at the first edge ring and minimized at the second edge ring during the substrate processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Rajinder Dhindsa, Alexei Marakhtanov
  • Patent number: 7837825
    Abstract: A plasma reactor comprises a chamber, a bottom electrode, a top electrode, a first set of confinement rings, a second set of confinement rings, and a ground extension. The top and bottom electrodes, the first and second sets of confinement rings, and the ground extension are all enclosed within the chamber. The first set of confinement rings is substantially parallel to the bottom electrode and the top electrode and surrounds a first volume between the bottom electrode and the top electrode. The second set of confinement rings is substantially parallel to the bottom electrode and the top electrode and surrounds a second volume between the bottom electrode and the top electrode. The second volume is at least greater than the first volume. A ground extension is adjacent to and surrounds the bottom electrode. The first set of confinement rings and the second set of confinement rings are capable of being raised and lowered to extend into a region above the ground extension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventor: Andreas Fischer
  • Patent number: 7836502
    Abstract: A method for performing content analysis of a plurality of resources is provided. The method includes performing background content scanning on the plurality of resources based on a resource priority queue. The method also includes storing already scanned resources of the plurality of resources in a scan result database. The method further includes receiving a first access request asynchronously with the scanning and the storing. The method yet also includes, if the first access request pertains to a given resource not contemporaneously designated as a satisfactory scan result according to the scan result database, granting the given resource a higher priority in the resource priority queue than resources remaining to be scanned in the plurality of resources, thereby enabling the given resource to be scanned ahead of the resources remaining to be scanned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Trend Micro Inc.
    Inventors: Xiaoming Zhao, Gang Chen, Eric Chang
  • Patent number: 7827133
    Abstract: The invention relates, in an embodiment, to a computer-implemented method for handling a target document, the target document having been transmitted electronically and involving an encoding scheme. The method includes training, using a plurality of text document samples, to obtain a set of machine learning models. Training includes using SIM (Similarity Algorithm) to generate the set of machine learning models from feature vectors obtained from the plurality of text document samples. The method also includes applying the set of machine learning models against a set of target document feature vectors converted from the target document to detect the encoding scheme. The method including decoding the target document to obtain decoded content of the document based on at least the first encoding scheme.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Trend Micro Inc.
    Inventor: Lili Diao
  • Patent number: 7822570
    Abstract: A method for determining an actual gas flow rate in a reaction chamber of a plasma processing system is provided. The method includes delivering gas by a gas flow delivery system controlled by a mass flow controller (MFC) to an orifice, which is located upstream from the reaction chamber. The method also includes pressurizing the gas to create a choked flow condition within the orifice. The method further includes measuring a set of upstream pressure values of the gas via a set of pressure sensors. The method yet also includes applying a calibration factor of a set of calibration factors to determine the actual flow rate. The calibration factor is a ratio of an average of the set of upstream pressure values to an average of a set of golden upstream pressure values, which is associated with an indicated flow rate for an MFC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Iqbal A. Shareef, James V. Tietz, Vernon Wong, Richard J. Meinecke
  • Patent number: 7819256
    Abstract: The present invention refers to a separator for separating heavy material components, particularly stones, ceramic material and glass, from a flow of solid material comprising heavy and light material components, comprising a first conveying means for conveying the flow of solid material, a second conveying means provided for conveying the non-separated material components of the flow of solid material downstream of the first conveying means, a flexible means arranged between the downstream end of the first conveying means and the upstream end of the second conveying means and which is formed such that the light material components are conveying from the first conveying means past the flexible means to the second conveying means and the heavy material components leave the flow of solid material in front of the upstream end of the second conveying means (5). The invention further refers to a method of separating heavy material components by means of a flexible means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Inventor: Manuel Lindner
  • Patent number: 7822340
    Abstract: An arrangement in a fiber optic network device for analyzing a set of optical signals traversing the fiber optic network device is provided. The arrangement includes a set of ports for receiving and outputting the set of optical signals. The arrangement also includes a set of photodiodes, which is configured at least for receiving and forwarding the set of optical signals. The arrangement further includes a splitter, which is configured at least for receiving the set of optical signals from a first photodiode, splitting the set of optical signals into at least a first part and a second part, and forwarding the first part to a second photodiode and the second part to a third photodiode. The set of optical signals is configured to traverse the fiber optic network device irrespective whether power is provided to circuitry of the fiber optic network device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: NetOptics, Inc.
    Inventors: Eldad Matityahu, Robert Shaw, Dennis Carpio, Gurveer Singh, William Nelson Bedell
  • Patent number: 7818343
    Abstract: A method for providing reputation information concerning a domain is disclosed. The domain may include one or more devices on a network. The method may include retrieving a first reputation pertaining to a first function of the domain. The method may also include generating a message containing information pertaining to the first reputation and at least a second reputation, wherein the second reputation pertains to a second function of the domain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Trend Micro Inc.
    Inventors: Bharath Kumar Chandra Sekhar, Narasimham Kodukula
  • Patent number: 7817800
    Abstract: A cryptographic key split binder includes key split generators that generate cryptographic key splits from seed data and a key split randomizer for randomizing cryptographic key splits to produce a cryptographic key, and a process for forming cryptographic keys. Key split generators can include a random split generator for generating a random key split based on reference data, a token split generator for generating a token key split based on label data, a console split generator for generating a console key split based on maintenance data or a biometric split generator for generating a biometric key split based on biometric data. Any key split can further be based on static data, which can be updated. Label data can be read from a storage medium, and can include user authorization data. A cryptographic key can be, for example, a stream of symbols, at least one symbol block, or a key matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: TecSec, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Jay Wack, Edward M. Scheidt, James L. Kolouch
  • Patent number: 7814540
    Abstract: Methods and arrangements for implementing new email handling policies in gateway logic that is inserted upstream of the existing email system (which may or may not have an existing email gateway). By inserting the gateway logic upstream of the existing email system, it is unnecessary to reconfigure existing email handling logic since the remainder of the email system downstream of the newly inserted gateway logic is substantially undisturbed. Techniques and arrangements are proposed to ensure the remainder of the email system continues to function correctly after the insertion of the new gateway logic.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Trend Micro Inc.
    Inventors: En-Yi Liao, Cheng-Lin Hou, Jerry Chinghsien Liao
  • Patent number: 7814046
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for facilitating plasma processing tool component management across plurality of tools is provided. The method includes receiving first component data for first plurality of components, including identification and usage history, at first database associated with first tool. The method also includes receiving second component data for second plurality of components at second database associated with second tool, which is different from first tool. The method further includes synchronizing first and second component data with third database. The synchronizing includes synchronizing between third database and at least one of first and second database rules that govern usage of at least one component of first and second plurality of components. The third database is coupled to exchange data with plurality of tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Chung-Ho Huang, Hae-Pyng Jea, Tung Hsu, Jackie Seto
  • Patent number: 7799282
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sample chamber for a liquid, wherein at least one part in the interior of the sample chamber comprises a fluid-absorbent and/or fluid-permeable plastic, which is essentially degasified in at least one area and/or in which a predetermined fluid and/or predetermined solid is stored in soluble form in at least one area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: ibidi GmbH
    Inventors: Johan-Valentin Kahl, Roman Zantl
  • Patent number: 7801839
    Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for training at least one learning-capable system comprising the steps of providing a predetermined training data set corresponding to a predetermined number of subjects comprising a predetermined input data set and a predetermined outcome data set, augmenting the input data set and/or the outcome data set, and training each learning-capable system using the augmented input data set and/or the augmented outcome data set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald E. Kates, Nadia Harbeck
  • Patent number: 7797800
    Abstract: A buckle for connecting a wrist strap to the handgrip of a pole for sporting activities such as skiing, trekking and the like includes a body consisting of an outer jaw and an inner jaw between which it is possible to identify locking means suited to cooperate with a tape forming part of the strap and arranged in different positions between the outer jaw and the inner jaw in order to retain the strap at different distances from the handgrip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Gabel, S.r.l.
    Inventor: Marta Beltramello
  • Patent number: 7795894
    Abstract: A multiple integrated circuit arrangement within a single package is provided. The arrangement includes a set of dies, which is encapsulated within the single package. The arrangement also includes a built-in-self-test (BIST) arrangement, which is at least partly encapsulated within the single package. The BIST arrangement is configured for at least performing a test on at least a first die of the set of dies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Wi2Wi, Inc.
    Inventor: Dhiraj Sogani
  • Patent number: 7783035
    Abstract: A network node is disclosed. The network node includes a host processor. The network node also includes an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a hardware portion configured to perform a first set of TCP acceleration tasks that require a first speed level. The integrated circuit also includes a network protocol processor configured to perform a second set of TCP acceleration tasks that require a second speed level, which is lower than the first speed level. The integrated circuit further includes an embedded processor configured to perform a third set of TCP acceleration tasks that require a third speed level, which is lower than the second speed level. The network node further includes a plurality of data paths configured to couple the integrated circuit to the host processor, the plurality of data paths being implemented based on different protocols.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Adaptec, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd Sperry, Sivakumar Munnangi, Shridhar Mukund
  • Patent number: 7780791
    Abstract: A plasma processing system for processing a substrate is described. The plasma processing system includes a bottom piece including a chuck configured for holding the substrate. The plasma processing system also includes an induction coil configured to generate an electromagnetic field in order to create a plasma for processing the substrate; and an optimized top piece coupled to the bottom piece, the top piece further configured for a heating and cooling system. Wherein, the heating and cooling system is substantially shielded from the electromagnetic field by the optimized top piece, and the optimized top piece can substantially be handled by a single person.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignee: Lam Research Corporation
    Inventors: Leonard J. Sharpless, Keith Comendant