Patents by Inventor Michael K. MacKay

Michael K. MacKay 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: 10002239
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Publication number: 20170242988
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Patent number: 9594923
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Patent number: 9569627
    Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for governing digital rights management systems and other applications through the use of supervisory governance applications and keying mechanisms. Governance is provided by enabling the supervisory applications to revoke access keys and/or to block certain file system calls, thus preventing governed applications from accessing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2017
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, David P. Maher
  • Publication number: 20160210459
    Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for governing digital rights management systems and other applications through the use of supervisory governance applications and keying mechanisms. Governance is provided by enabling the supervisory applications to revoke access keys and/or to block certain file system calls, thus preventing governed applications from accessing protected electronic content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Michael K. MACKAY, David P. MAHER
  • Patent number: 9298929
    Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for governing digital rights management systems and other applications through the use of supervisory governance applications and keying mechanisms. Governance is provided by enabling the supervisory applications to revoke access keys and/or to block certain file system calls, thus preventing governed applications from accessing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, David P. Maher
  • Publication number: 20150379298
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Patent number: 9098682
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Publication number: 20140082741
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Patent number: 8510849
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Patent number: 8397070
    Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for governing digital rights management systems and other applications through the use of supervisory governance applications and keying mechanisms. Governance is provided by enabling the supervisory applications to revoke access keys and/or to block certain file system calls, thus preventing governed applications from accessing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, David P. Maher
  • Publication number: 20120005764
    Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for governing digital rights management systems and other applications through the use of supervisory governance applications and keying mechanisms. Governance is provided by enabling the supervisory applications to revoke access keys and/or to block certain file system calls, thus preventing governed applications from accessing protected electronic content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, David P. Maher
  • Publication number: 20110246782
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Patent number: 7770031
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Publication number: 20080276102
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: Intertrust Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Patent number: 7406603
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for protecting electronic content from the time it is packaged through the time it is experienced by an end user. Protection against content misuse is accomplished using a combination of encryption, watermark screening, detection of invalid content processing software and hardware, and/or detection of invalid content flows. Encryption protects the secrecy of content while it is being transferred or stored. Watermark screening protects against the unauthorized use of content. Watermark screening is provided by invoking a filter module to examine content for the presence of a watermark before the content is delivered to output hardware or software. The filter module is operable to prevent delivery of the content to the output hardware or software if it detects a predefined protection mark. Invalid content processing software is detected by a monitoring mechanism that validates the software involved in processing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corp.
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, W. Olin Sibert, Richard A. Landsman, Eric J. Swenson, William Hunt
  • Patent number: 7107448
    Abstract: System and methods are disclosed for governing digital rights management systems and other applications through the use of supervisory governance applications and keying mechanisms. Governance is provided by enabling the supervisory applications to revoke access keys and/or to block certain file system calls, thus preventing governed applications from accessing protected electronic content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Assignee: Intertrust Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Michael K. MacKay, David P. Maher
  • Patent number: 6293027
    Abstract: A technique for measuring distortion in a structure of interest, such as a spacecraft antenna reflector (18), and optionally compensating for the distortion. A first set of targets (22) on the structure (18) is scanned by an attitude transfer system (24) to measure the angular location and range of each target relative to a reference point on another structure (12) having a frame of reference. The orientation of the structure of interest is them determined from the measured locations of the targets. A second set of targets (60 or 82) on the structure of interest is scanned by a figure sensing module (26) located at a reference point on the structure itself. From measured angular locations and ranges of the second set of targets, any shape distortion in the structure of interest can be determined, and distortion may be corrected with the use of actuators (98).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2001
    Assignee: TRW Inc.
    Inventors: Lee E. Elliott, Michael K. MacKay, John V. Flannery