Patents by Inventor Alexander G. Dickinson
Alexander G. Dickinson has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20160149873Abstract: A method for facilitating an authentication related to an electronic transaction between a first and a second user is provided. Authentication data is received from the first user along with transaction data defining the first user and the electronic transaction to be authenticated. This authentication data is compared to enrollment authentication data associated with the first user in order to verify the identity of the first user. When the user is properly verified, access to at least one private cryptographic key stored on a secure server is available for use in securing the electronic transaction. The particular private cryptographic key need not be released from the secure server. Data indicating the status of the authentication may then be sent to one of either the first or second user.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2015Publication date: May 26, 2016Applicant: Security First CorporationInventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Mark S. O'Hare, Mark D. Rorhbach, James G. Zoccoli, Rick L. Orsini, Aaron A. Brooks, Roger S. Davenport, Philip W. Clough, Richard F. Clayton, Gregory H. Stark, Michelle Ferrante, Brian Berger, Robert T. Dobson, JR.
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Patent number: 9300649Abstract: A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user. This confidence level is compared with a required trust level which is based at least in part upon the requirements of the second user, and the authentication result is based upon this comparison.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Security First CorporationInventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Brian Berger, Robert T. Dobson
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Publication number: 20160006514Abstract: A transceiver comprising a chip, a semiconductor laser, and one or more photodetectors, the chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and electronics circuitry, where the transceiver is operable to: communicate, utilizing the semiconductor laser, an optical source signal into the chip via a light pipe with a sloped reflective surface, generate first optical signals in the chip based on the optical source signal, transmit the first optical signals from the chip via the light pipe, and receive second optical signals from the light pipe and converting the second optical signals to electrical signals via the photodetectors. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the chip. The one or more photodetectors may be integrated in the chip. The optoelectronic devices may include the one or more photodetectors integrated in the chip. The light pipe may be a planar lightwave circuit (PLC).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Patent number: 9189777Abstract: A method for facilitating an authentication related to an electronic transaction between a first and a second user is provided. Authentication data is received from the first user along with transaction data defining the first user and the electronic transaction to be authenticated. This authentication data is compared to enrollment authentication data associated with the first user in order to verify the identity of the first user. When the user is properly verified, access to at least one private cryptographic key stored on a secure server is available for use in securing the electronic transaction. The particular private cryptographic key need not be released from the secure server. Data indicating the status of the authentication may then be sent to one of either the first or second user.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2000Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Security First CorporationInventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Mark S. Ohare, Mark D. Rohrbach, James G. Zoccoli, Rick L. Orsini, Aaron A. Brooks, Roger S. Davenport, Philip W. Clough, Richard F. Clayton, Gregory H. Stark, Michelle Ferrante, Brian Berger, Robert T. Dobson, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150309058Abstract: A technique is disclosed for sample management for use in conjunction with sequencing devices that sequence biological samples, e.g., DNA and RNA. A sequencing device or a network of sequencing devices may be scheduled according to the characteristics of the samples in queue and the capabilities and availability of sequencing devices. Biological samples may be automatically queued and loaded via a sample distribution system. A sample distribution system may be used to reduce operator intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2015Publication date: October 29, 2015Inventors: Robert C. Kain, Alexander G. Dickinson, Min-Jui Richard Shen, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Francisco Jose Garcia
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Patent number: 9136946Abstract: A transceiver comprising a plurality of CMOS chips, a first chip comprising optical and optoelectronic devices and at least a second chip comprising electronic devices may be operable to communicate an optical source signal from a semiconductor laser into the first CMOS chip. The optical source signal may be used to generate first optical signals that may be transmitted from the first CMOS chip to optical fibers. Second optical signals may be received from the optical fibers and converted to electrical signals via photodetectors. The optical source signal may be communicated from the semiconductor laser into the CMOS chip via optical fibers in to a top surface and the first optical signals may be communicated out of a top surface of the CMOS chip. The first optical signals may be communicated from the first CMOS chip via optical couplers, which may comprise grating couplers.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: September 15, 2015Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter De Dobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Patent number: 9116139Abstract: A technique is disclosed for sample management for use in conjunction with sequencing devices that sequence biological samples, e.g., DNA and RNA. A sequencing device or a network of sequencing devices may be scheduled according to the characteristics of the samples in queue and the capabilities and availability of sequencing devices. Biological samples may be automatically queued and loaded via a sample distribution system. A sample distribution system may be used to reduce operator intervention.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2012Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Robert C. Kain, Alexander G. Dickinson, Min-Jui Richard Shen, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Francisco Jose Garcia
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Publication number: 20150227697Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for consumer-driven interaction with sequencing data or genomic information. Sequencing data access, for users with a variety of access and permissions, may be mediated by a central hub. The hub may also facilitate access to the sequencing data for third party software applications. The hub may also provide data analysis or may have access to analyzed data to use such data in providing a user interface for a genome owner or for non-owner secondary users of the system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Nicholas A. Nelson, Alexander G. Dickinson, Kenneth R. Bloom, Sophie I. Coon, Kenneth J. Sherman, Kenneth G. Yocum, Kevin P. Rhodes, Jerome O. Chadel, Matthew L. Posard
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Publication number: 20140317414Abstract: A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user. This confidence level is compared with a required trust level which is based at least in part upon the requirements of the second user, and the authentication result is based upon this comparison.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Security First CorporationInventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Brian Berger, Robert T. Dobson
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Patent number: 8726033Abstract: A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Security First CorporationInventors: Alexander G Dickinson, Brian Berger, Robert T Dobson
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Publication number: 20140127792Abstract: A technique is disclosed for sample management for use in conjunction with sequencing devices that sequence biological samples, e.g., DNA and RNA. A sequencing device or a network of sequencing devices may be scheduled according to the characteristics of the samples in queue and the capabilities and availability of sequencing devices. Biological samples may be automatically queued and loaded via a sample distribution system. A sample distribution system may be used to reduce operator intervention.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2012Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: Illumina, Inc.Inventors: Robert C. Kain, Alexander G. Dickinson, Min-Jui Richard Shen, Helmy A. Eltoukhy, Francisco Jose Garcia
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Patent number: 8577191Abstract: A transceiver comprising a CMOS chip and a plurality of semiconductor lasers coupled with the CMOS chip may be operable to communicate optical source signals from the plurality of semiconductor lasers into the CMOS chip. The source signals may be used to generate first optical signals that may be transmitted from the CMOS chip to optical fibers. Second optical signals may be received from the optical fibers and converted to electrical signals for use by the CMOS chip. The optical source signals may be communicated from the semiconductor lasers into the CMOS chip via optical fibers in to a top surface and the first optical signals may be communicated out of a top surface of the CMOS chip. The first optical signals may be communicated from the CMOS chip via optical couplers, which may comprise grating couplers.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Luxtera Inc.Inventors: Peter De Dobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Publication number: 20130275486Abstract: The present invention provides a novel approach for storing, analyzing, and/or accessing biological data in a cloud computing environment. Sequence data generated by a particular sequencing device may be uploaded to the cloud computing environment during a sequencing run, which reduces the on-site storage needs for the sequence data. Analysis of the data may also be performed in the cloud computing environment, and the instructions for such analysis may be set at the originating sequencing device. The sequence data in the cloud computing environment may be shared according to permissions. Further, the sequence data may be modified or annotated by authorized secondary users.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: ILLUMINA, INC.Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Francisco Jose Garcia, Robert C. Kain, Scott D. Kahn, Andrew R. Nelson
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Patent number: 8494969Abstract: The invention is a cryptographic server providing interoperability over multiple algorithms, keys, standards, certificate types and issuers, protocols, and the like. Another aspect of the invention is to provide a secure server, or trust engine, having server-centric keys, or in other words, storing cryptographic keys on a server. The server-centric storage of keys provides for user-independent security, portability, availability, and straightforwardness, along with a wide variety of implementation possibilities.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2009Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Security First Corp.Inventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Mark D. Rohrbach, Richard F. Clayton, Gregory H. Stark, Michelle Ferrante
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Publication number: 20130067234Abstract: A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: SECURITY FIRST CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Brian Berger, Robert T. Dobson, JR.
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Patent number: 8214650Abstract: A system for performing authentication of a first user to a second user includes the ability for the first user to submit multiple instances of authentication data which are evaluated and then used to generate an overall level of confidence in the claimed identity of the first user. The individual authentication instances are evaluated based upon: the degree of match between the user provided by the first user during the authentication and the data provided by the first user during his enrollment; the inherent reliability of the authentication technique being used; the circumstances surrounding the generation of the authentication data by the first user; and the circumstances surrounding the generation of the enrollment data by the first user. This confidence level is compared with a required trust level which is based at least in part upon the requirements of the second user, and the authentication result is based upon this comparison.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 3, 2012Assignee: Security First CorporationInventors: Alexander G. Dickinson, Brian Berger, Robert T. Dobson, Jr.
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Patent number: RE44829Abstract: Systems and methods for configuring an integrated transceiver are disclosed. In one embodiment, very small form factor transceivers can be configured to allow 10 G optical interconnects over distances up to 2 km. Transceiver circuitry can be integrated on a single die, and be electrically connected to a transmitter such as a laser-diode and a receiver such as a photo-diode. In one embodiment, the laser and photo diodes can be edge-operating, and be mounted on the die. In one embodiment, one or both of the diodes can be surface-operating so as to allow relaxation of alignment requirement. In one embodiment, one or both of the diodes can be mounted on a submount that is separate from the die so as to facilitate separate assembly and testing. In one embodiment, the diodes can be optically coupled to a ferrule via an optical coupling element so as to manage loss in certain situations.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2012Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter DeDobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn
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Patent number: RE45214Abstract: A transceiver on a CMOS chip including optical and optoelectronic devices, and electronic circuitry may be operable to communicate optical signals between the CMOS chip and optical fibers coupled to the CMOS chip via a semiconductor laser and one or more photodetectors. The optical and optoelectronic devices may include waveguides, modulators, multiplexers, switches, and couplers. The photodetector may be integrated in the CMOS chip. The photodetector and the semiconductor laser may be mounted on the CMOS chip. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the CMOS chip. A transceiver on a CMOS chip including optical and optoelectronic devices, and electronic circuitry, may be operable to communicate optical signals between the CMOS chip and optical fibers coupled to the CMOS chip via grating couplers. The optical signals may be communicated out of and in to a top surface of the CMOS chip.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter De Dobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn, III
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Patent number: RE45215Abstract: A transceiver comprising a plurality of CMOS chips may be operable to communicate an optical source signal from a semiconductor laser into a first CMOS chip via optical couplers. The optical source signal may be used to generate first optical signals that are transmitted from the first CMOS chip to optical fibers coupled to the first CMOS chip via one or more optical couplers. Second optical signals may be received from the optical fibers and converted to electrical signals via photodetectors in the first CMOS chip. The optical source signal may be communicated from the semiconductor laser into the first CMOS chip via optical fibers in to a top surface and the first optical signals may be communicated out of a top surface of the first CMOS chip. The electrical signals may be communicated to at least a second of the plurality of CMOS chips comprising electronic devices.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter De Dobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn, III
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Patent number: RE45390Abstract: A transceiver comprising a CMOS chip and a laser coupled to the chip may be operable to communicate an optical source signal from a semiconductor laser into the CMOS chip. The optical source signal may be used to generate first optical signals that are transmitted from the CMOS chip to optical fibers coupled to the CMOS chip. Second optical signals may be received from the optical fibers and converted to electrical signals via photodetectors in the CMOS chip. The optical source signal may be communicated from the semiconductor laser into the CMOS chip via optical fibers in to a top surface and the first optical signals may be communicated out of a top surface of the CMOS chip. The optical source signal may be communicated into the CMOS chip and the first optical signals may be communicated from the CMOS chip via optical couplers, which may comprise grating couplers.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2013Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Luxtera, Inc.Inventors: Peter De Dobbelaere, Thierry Pinguet, Mark Peterson, Mark Harrison, Alexander G. Dickinson, Lawrence C. Gunn, III