Patents by Inventor Benjamin Nick
Benjamin Nick 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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Patent number: 11945943Abstract: Methods of additive manufacturing, binder compositions for additive manufacturing, and articles produced by and/or associated with methods of additive manufacturing are generally described.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2020Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Desktop Metal, Inc.Inventors: Christopher Benjamin Renner, Ilya L. Rushkin, Robert J. Nick, Emanuel M. Sachs
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Patent number: 10915656Abstract: In one embodiment, an encryption system may protect user login metadata from hammering attacks. A data storage may store an integrity protected data set for an operating system in a storage location. A processor may register a counter reading from a remote counter in a secure location separate from the storage location. The processor may determine a lockout state of the integrity protected data set based on the counter reading.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2018Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLCInventors: Benjamin Nick, Magnus Nystrom, Innokentiy Basmov, Peter Novotney, Michael Grass
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Publication number: 20180239927Abstract: In one embodiment, an encryption system may protect user login metadata from hammering attacks. A data storage 140 may store an integrity protected data set 602 for an operating system in a storage location. A processor 120 may register a counter reading from a remote counter 202 in a secure location 204 separate from the storage location. The processor 120 may determine a lockout state of the integrity protected data set 602 based on the counter reading.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2018Publication date: August 23, 2018Inventors: Benjamin NICK, Magnus NYSTROM, Innokently BASMOV, Peter NOVOTNEY, Michael GRASS
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Patent number: 9984250Abstract: In one embodiment, an encryption system may protect user login metadata from hammering attacks. A data storage 140 may store an integrity protected data set 602 for an operating system in a storage location. A processor 120 may register a counter reading from a remote counter 202 in a secure location 204 separate from the storage location. The processor 120 may determine a lockout state of the integrity protected data set 602 based on the counter reading.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2012Date of Patent: May 29, 2018Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLCInventors: Benjamin Nick, Magnus Nystrom, Innokentiy Basmov, Peter Novotney, Michael Grass
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Publication number: 20130346757Abstract: In one embodiment, an encryption system may protect user login metadata from hammering attacks. A data storage 140 may store an integrity protected data set 602 for an operating system in a storage location. A processor 120 may register a counter reading from a remote counter 202 in a secure location 204 separate from the storage location. The processor 120 may determine a lockout state of the integrity protected data set 602 based on the counter reading.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2012Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Benjamin Nick, Magnus Nystrom, Innokentiy Basmov, Peter Novotney, Micheal Grass
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Patent number: 8145735Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor W. Freeman, Dalen Abraham
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Publication number: 20110196946Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor W. Freeman, Dalen Abraham
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Patent number: 7930374Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Scott A. Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor Freeman, Dalen M. Abraham
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Patent number: 7774437Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
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Patent number: 7710587Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
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Patent number: 7657612Abstract: An Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) schema is used to generate configuration settings files. A wireless configuration XML schema defines an XML file for configuring wireless network settings on a wireless device. A wide area network (WAN) configuration schema defines an XML file for configuring a WAN device. A local area network (LAN) configuration schema defines an XML file for configuring a LAN device. A broadband modem configuration schema defines an XML file for configuring a broadband modem device. A device configuration schema defines an XML file for reporting the configuration of a device.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Scott Manchester, Dalen Abraham, Mohammad Shabbir Alam, Jean-Pierre Duplessis, Trevor W. Freeman, Bill Hanlon, Anton W. Krantz, Benjamin Nick
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Publication number: 20090254639Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor W. Freeman, Dalen Abraham
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Patent number: 7546357Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2004Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor W. Freeman, Dalen Abraham
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Patent number: 7511848Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
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Publication number: 20070015463Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates connecting a wireless device to a secure network. A device can establish a near field communication link with a verified device on a network, wherein the near field communication link can be a secure and/or encrypted link to provision the device without compromising security constraints within the network. An installation component can invoke the transfer of provisioning data to the network via the near field communication link to secure a wireless connection for the device to the network.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2005Publication date: January 18, 2007Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Miller Abel, Shai Guday, Benjamin Nick
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Publication number: 20060282704Abstract: A software tool and method are provided which allow an unsophisticated user to easily determine or identify problems in a networked computer system. The software tool comprises a diagnostic component adapted to determine at least one attribute associated with the computer system, and a user interface component adapted to launch the diagnostic component and to render the attribute to a user. The diagnostic component may obtain first information related to a local host computer, and selectively perform one or more tests associated with the local host computer according to the first information. The diagnostic component then determines the attribute according to the first information and/or the test results. A self-healing networked computer system is also disclosed, comprising the diagnostic component and a remedial object adapted to perform one or more remedial actions according to the attribute.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2006Publication date: December 14, 2006Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Dennis Morgan, David Gunter, Benjamin Nick, Sherwood Lawrence
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Publication number: 20060153384Abstract: An extensible architecture for untrusted medium (e.g., wireless) device configuration via trusted medium. The architecture can be employed to associate a device that utilizes an untrusted medium (e.g., wireless connection). Association is effected using a trusted medium, for example, a wired connection. The architecture can facilitate configuration of the device to communicate (e.g., securely) via an untrusted medium (e.g., wireless connection). Configuration of the device can be based, at least in part, upon information exchanged via a trusted medium (e.g., wired connection). The device can send an association request to a driver and receives an association response from the driver. If the association is successful, the association response can include, for example, configuration information (e.g., encryption key) to enable the device to communicate (e.g., securely) via the untrusted medium. If the association is unsuccessful, the association response can include, for example, error information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2004Publication date: July 13, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Firdosh Bhesania, Randall Aull, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick
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Publication number: 20060101459Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale Crosier, Aditha Adams, Taryn Beck, Adrian Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven Kaneko, Carl Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas Phillips, William Westerinen
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Publication number: 20060101456Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale Crosier, Aditha Adams, Taryn Beck, Adrian Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven Kaneko, Carl Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas Phillips, William Westerinen
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Publication number: 20060082817Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2004Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale Crosier, Aditha Adams, Taryn Beck, Adrian Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven Kaneko, Carl Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas Phillips, William Westerinen