Patents Assigned to Authentication Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20190141029
    Abstract: An invention is provided for authentication in a network environment. The invention includes displaying an authentication image on a display device, and generating a captured image by capturing an image using a client device. The image is captured through an optical element capable of rotating the image as viewed from the client device, such as a dove prism. The captured image then is analyzed to determine color band values of selected pixels of the captured image. Once analyzed, a comparison result is generated by comparing the color band values the selected pixels of the captured image to color band values of corresponding pixels of the authentication image. If the comparison result is within a predetermined threshold authentication is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger R Dube
  • Patent number: 10057242
    Abstract: An invention is provided for authentication in a network environment. The invention includes displaying an authentication image on a display device, and generating a captured image by capturing an image using a client device. The captured image then is analyzed to determine color band values of selected pixels of the captured image. Once analyzed, a comparison result is generated by comparing the color band values the selected pixels of the captured image to color band values of corresponding pixels of the authentication image. If the comparison result is within a predetermined threshold authentication is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger R Dube
  • Publication number: 20170132405
    Abstract: An invention is provided for establishing the provenance of data, devices, and commands. The invention includes collecting contextual information characterizing a specific location during a first time period utilizing a contextual data collection device. A contextual location fingerprint is then created based on the collected contextual information. Later, such as when data is to be created and transferred to another system, new contextual information is collected at the location occupied by data to be verified during a second time period, such as during installation. A certificate of provenance is generated utilizing the collected new contextual information, and embedded into the data. Later, for example during installation, the information within the certificate of provenance is compared to the CLF, and authenticated if the information is within predefined parameters of the CLF.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger R. Dube
  • Publication number: 20170134372
    Abstract: An invention is provided for authentication in a network environment. The invention includes displaying an authentication image on a display device, and generating a captured image by capturing an image using a client device. The captured image then is analyzed to determine color band values of selected pixels of the captured image. Once analyzed, a comparison result is generated by comparing the color band values the selected pixels of the captured image to color band values of corresponding pixels of the authentication image. If the comparison result is within a predetermined threshold authentication is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 11, 2017
    Applicant: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger R Dube
  • Patent number: 9356940
    Abstract: An invention is provided for system security and access based on multi-dimensional location characteristics. The invention includes collecting contextual information characterizing a specific location during a first time period utilizing a contextual data collection device (CDCD), wherein the contextual information indicates specific characteristics of the location and is collected at the location. Then, a contextual location fingerprint (CLF) is created based on the collected contextual information. In general, the CLF is a data space of values mapped over specific period of time. In operation, new contextual information is collected at a location occupied by a device to be verified during a second time period. The new contextual information then is compared to the CLF and authenticating the device fir the new contextual information is within predefined parameters of the CLF.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Hanna, Jr., Roger R. Dube
  • Patent number: 8533793
    Abstract: An invention is afforded for providing security for a protected network resource. The system includes a network access apparatus in communication with a receiver that receives signals from a remote source. The network access apparatus is capable of collecting current microprint data for the receiver, which is a plurality of values based on data values received at the receiver over a predefined period of time, for example, forty-five seconds. The system also includes an authentication computer in communication with the network access apparatus. The authentication computer has access to an LSDF for the receiver, which is a plurality of values based on data values received at the receiver over a predefined period of time, for example, a twenty-four hour period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: David A. Hanna, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8453005
    Abstract: An invention is provided for monitoring an item, such as a container. The invention includes a computer in communication with a receiver that receives signals from a remote source. A transmitter in communication with the computer receives values from the computer based on the signals received from the remote source. These values are then transmitted to a security device associated with the item, which includes an authentication table comprising a plurality of initial values. The security device then records values transmitted from the transmitter. The values can be jitter values, with each jitter value being a difference in arrival times of at least two timing signals from the same remote source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger R. Dube, Richard L. Morgenstern
  • Publication number: 20090228964
    Abstract: An invention is provided for monitoring an item, such as a container. The invention includes a computer in communication with a receiver that receives signals from a remote source. A transmitter in communication with the computer receives values from the computer based on the signals received from the remote source. These values are then transmitted to a security device associated with the item, which includes an authentication table comprising a plurality of initial values. The security device then records values transmitted from the transmitter. The values can be jitter values, with each jitter value being a difference in arrival times of at least two timing signals from the same remote source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2009
    Publication date: September 10, 2009
    Applicant: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger R. Dube, Richard L. Morgenstern
  • Patent number: 7551739
    Abstract: An invention is provided for monitoring an item, such as a container. The invention includes a computer in communication with a receiver that receives signals from a remote source. A transmitter in communication with the computer receives values from the computer based on the signals received from the remote source. These values are then transmitted to a security device associated with the item, which includes an authentication table comprising a plurality of initial values. The security device then records values transmitted from the transmitter. The values can be jitter values, with each jitter value being a difference in arrival times of at least two timing signals from the same remote source.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2009
    Assignee: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger R. Dube, Richard L. Morgenstern
  • Patent number: 7231044
    Abstract: An invention for digital authentication is provided. A first timing signal is received from a remote source using a receiver. Next, a delay number is stored. The delay number is based on a first delay time period between when the first timing signal was transmitted and when the first timing signal was received. A digital transaction is then authenticated using the delay number. In one aspect, a digital certificate is created using the delay number. The remote source can be any source capable of generating timing signals, such as a global positioning satellite (GPS) system or a cell tower system. The delay in the timing signal can be caused by free electrons in a line of sight between the remote source and the receiver, such as by variations in atmospheric conditions or by an object within the line of sight such as bird or tree branch. Optionally, the delay number can be stored on a User Card and a System Card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger R. Dube
  • Patent number: 7177426
    Abstract: An invention for electronic file protection using location and other entropy factors is provided. Environment information regarding a computer is obtained, wherein the environment information includes data concerning an operating environment of the computer. Based on the environment information, an encryption key is generated and an electronic file is encrypted using the encryption key. A decryption key can also be created based on environment information, wherein the decryption key can be utilized to decrypt the electronic file. In addition, the environment information can include location information of the computer, drive information regarding a drive wherein the electronic file will be stored, and time information specifying access duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignee: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Roger R. Dube
  • Publication number: 20050201560
    Abstract: An invention is provided for monitoring an item, such as a container. The invention includes a computer in communication with a receiver that receives signals from a remote source. A transmitter in communication with the computer receives values from the computer based on the signals received from the remote source. These values are then transmitted to a security device associated with the item, which includes an authentication table comprising a plurality of initial values. The security device then records values transmitted from the transmitter. The values can be jitter values, with each jitter value being a difference in arrival times of at least two timing signals from the same remote source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicant: Digital Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Dube, Richard Morgenstern
  • Patent number: 5810146
    Abstract: A document verification device detects the presence of a metal security thread embedded in a document such as currency paper. The device includes a sensor pad arrangement and corresponding signal processing electronics. The arrangement includes a single central sensing pad flanked by an array of twenty-seven pairs of outer pads. Each pair of outer pads in the array is electrically connected together. Every pad is made of conductive material. The width dimension of each outer pad in the array is greater than the width of the security thread. Each outer pad in the array is preferably angled to improve the reliability of detection of the security thread.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1998
    Assignee: Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: 5535871
    Abstract: A security thread for documents such as currency and banknote paper comprises a plastic substrate coated with a plurality of discrete metallic patterns of electrically-conductive material, such as aluminum. The metallic patterns are arranged on the surface of the thread to indicate the particular denomination of the currency paper. The thread is typically embedded entirely with the currency paper. A first embodiment of a verification device determines the authenticity and denomination of the currency paper by counting the number of conductive metallic patterns on the thread and comparing the count to various count ranges. A second embodiment of the verification device scans the thread in a narrow-edge direction such that it simultaneously encounters all of the conductive thread segments. Capacitive coupling of an oscillator signal into one or more sensing pads result in an electrical signal having a distinct pattern.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1996
    Assignee: Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: 5419424
    Abstract: A currency paper has a security thread embedded therein. The thread comprises a plastic substrate having a plurality of alphanumeric, metallic, electrically-conductive characters formed thereon. The characters have predetermined heights and widths and spacings therebetween. The verification device comprises an oscillator electrode and associated horizontal and vertical electrodes. A time-varying oscillator signal is coupled to the oscillator electrode. The spacing of the horizontal and vertical electrodes in relation to the oscillator electrode is determined by the spacing between the metallized characters on the thread. A valid security thread capacitively couples the oscillator signal into the horizontal electrode but not the vertical electrode. On the other hand, a counterfeit security thread will couple the oscillator signal into both the horizontal and vertical electrodes. Signal processing electronics is provided to sense these valid and counterfeit conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 30, 1995
    Assignee: Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: 5417316
    Abstract: A verification device for a security thread embedded within currency paper includes two or more sensor channels, each channel comprising a sensor plate and a guard plate disposed adjacent to one another. The sensor plate and guard plate of one channel are in a planar relationship with the sensor plate and guard plate of all other channels. A transistor has its base connected to the sensor plate and its emitter connected to the guard plate, thereby effectively removing any stray capacitance between the sensor and guard plates. The output of the transistor at its emitter is indicative of the amount of the electrical charge on the sensor plate. Signal processing electronics disposed after the transistor convert the sensor plate capacitance into an electrical signal whose pulse width is proportional to the amount of sensor plate capacitance. A valid currency having a security thread embedded therein passes by a sensor plate and varies the amount of capacitance of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven K. Harbaugh
  • Patent number: 5394969
    Abstract: A verification device for a security thread embedded within currency paper includes a pair of capacitive plates having applied thereto time-varying electronic signals that are 180.degree. out of phase. Disposed between the plates is a sensor element comprising a cylindrical wire dimensionally equal to the security thread. A guard electrode surrounds the sensor; the guard, sensor, and plates comprising a capacitance bridge. When the security thread in the currency is adjacent to the sensor and in proximity thereto, a capacitance imbalance occurs in the bridge. Electronic circuitry is responsive to this imbalance and provides an indication of a valid security thread embedded within the proffered currency paper.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 7, 1995
    Assignee: Authentication Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven K. Harbaugh