Patents by Inventor David Scott Cecil

David Scott Cecil 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).

  • Patent number: 8800031
    Abstract: A Data Loss Prevention (DLP) system includes an automated method for tracking changes to a security classification (e.g., content category) associated with an artifact to determine whether an attempt is being made to subvert a DLP policy. The method exploits the basic principle that, depending on context, the classification of a particular artifact, or a change to an existing classification, may indicate an attempt to subvert the policy. According to the method, an artifact classification state machine is implemented within a DLP system. For each policy-defined content category on each artifact, the machine identifies a content category change that may be of interest, as defined by policy. When a change in a classification has occurred, an artifact notification event (or, more generally, a notification of the change in classification) is issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: David Scott Cecil, Peter Terence Cogill, Daniel McKenzie Taylor
  • Publication number: 20120204260
    Abstract: A Data Loss Prevention (DLP) system includes an automated method for tracking changes to a security classification (e.g., content category) associated with an artifact to determine whether an attempt is being made to subvert a DLP policy. The method exploits the basic principle that, depending on context, the classification of a particular artifact, or a change to an existing classification, may indicate an attempt to subvert the policy. According to the method, an artifact classification state machine is implemented within a DLP system. For each policy-defined content category on each artifact, the machine identifies a content category change that may be of interest, as defined by policy. When a change in a classification has occurred, an artifact notification event (or, more generally, a notification of the change in classification) is issued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 9, 2012
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: David Scott Cecil, Peter Terence Cogill, Daniel McKenzie Taylor
  • Publication number: 20080295252
    Abstract: At least one major surface of the core is covered with an inner layer of insulation, and at least one outer layer of material. The outer layer is secured to the inner layer by inserting flexible filament type fasteners through the hollow needle of an installation tool. If the core is made of foam, filamentary fasteners may also be used to secure the inner layer. The insulation layers are ultimately covered and secured in place by a fabric panel which conceals and secures the other components. Filamentary fasteners may also be used to secure a pillow top edge or a top panel to the mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2005
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: KINGSDOWN, INCORPORATED
    Inventor: David Scott Cecil