Patents Assigned to The Government of the United States of America, represented by the Secretary of Homeland Security
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Publication number: 20230410665Abstract: Systems and methods of detecting a vortex made by a travelling object is disclosed. Techniques include positioning a media collector to capture a visual media file of the vortex. In some configurations, a graphic recognition algorithm and vortex similarity engine are used to determine whether a visual media file captured by a media collector contains a vortex. In some configurations, a computer may trigger an alert if a travelling object vortex is not expected to be in the visual media file.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Mark A. Fry
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Publication number: 20230403157Abstract: Systems and methods for secure distribution of biometric matching processing are provided. Certain configurations include homomorphic encrypting of captured biometric information. In some configurations, the biometric information is classified without decryption between a first identity class and a second identity class. The biometric information may be formed as a feature vector. A homomorphic encrypted feature vector may be formed by homomorphic encrypting of the biometric information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Arun Vemury
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Publication number: 20230403133Abstract: Systems and methods for secure distribution of biometric matching processing are provided. Certain configurations include homomorphic encrypting of captured biometric information. In some configurations, the biometric information is classified without decryption between a first identity class and a second identity class. The biometric information may be formed as a feature vector. A homomorphic encrypted feature vector may be formed by homomorphic encrypting of the biometric information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Arun Vemury
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Publication number: 20230403158Abstract: Systems and methods for providing exception failover augmented, homomorphic encrypted (HE) distributing, end-to-endpoint persistent encryption, and distributed HE domain non-decrypting, privacy-protective biometric processing are provided. Some configurations may include generating HE biometric feature data, based on homomorphic encrypting the biometric feature data. Some configurations determine an exception status of the HE biometric feature data between exception and non-exception. Systems and methods may include performing a HE domain, non-decrypting biometric classifying of the HE biometric feature data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Arun Vemury
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Publication number: 20230403132Abstract: Systems and methods for secure distribution of biometric matching processing are provided. Certain configurations include homomorphic encrypting of captured biometric information. In some configurations, the biometric information is classified without decryption between a first identity class and a second identity class. The biometric information may be formed as a feature vector. A homomorphic encrypted feature vector may be formed by homomorphic encrypting of the biometric information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Arun Vemury
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Publication number: 20230403159Abstract: Systems and methods for providing exception failover augmented, homomorphic encrypted (HE) distributing, end-to-endpoint persistent encryption, and distributed HE domain non-decrypting, privacy-protective biometric processing are provided. Some configurations may include generating HE biometric feature data, based on homomorphic encrypting the biometric feature data. Some configurations determine an exception status of the HE biometric feature data between exception and non-exception. Systems and methods may include performing a HE domain, non-decrypting biometric classifying of the HE biometric feature data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Arun Vemury
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Patent number: 11843699Abstract: Systems and methods for providing exception failover augmented, homomorphic encrypted (HE) distributing, end-to-endpoint persistent encryption, and distributed HE domain non-decrypting, privacy-protective biometric processing are provided. Some configurations may include generating HE biometric feature data, based on homomorphic encrypting the biometric feature data. Some configurations determine an exception status of the HE biometric feature data between exception and non-exception. Systems and methods may include performing a HE domain, non-decrypting biometric classifying of the HE biometric feature data.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Arun Vemury
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Publication number: 20230382147Abstract: Examples are directed toward anticounterfeit markings printed on a substrate. A method includes determining with a microprocessor running computer executable code non-transitorily stored on tangible computer readable media that: a first microprinting appears on a front side of the substrate as front side markings of first portions of a plurality of characters having dimensions in a micrometer range when viewed from the front side with reflected light, a second microprinting appears on a back side of the substrate as back side markings of second portions of the plurality of characters having dimensions in the micrometer range when viewed from the back side with reflected light, and the first microprinting and the second microprinting in combination appear as microprinting of whole characters of the plurality of characters when viewed with transmitted light.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventors: Joel Zlotnick, Jordan Brough, Troy Eberhardt, Tyra McConnell, Elizabeth Gil, Traci Moran
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Publication number: 20230377286Abstract: A method to enhance security screening includes generating an augmented reality (AR) interface incorporating scan results from scanning a target in a security scanner. The method displays, to a user of an AR interface, the AR interface mapped to the target and determines guidance including an action relevant to addressing the scan results. The method displays, to the user via the AR interface, the guidance including the action for the user to carry out and monitors user actions. The method displays, to the user via the AR interface, confirmation that the user has carried out the action.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventors: William Hastings, James Matt Gilkeson, Mara Winn
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Publication number: 20230367858Abstract: An apparatus verifies hosted information associated with a user. The apparatus establishes, by the online host serving as a relying party system (RPS), a secure connection between the RPS and a user mobile-identification-credential device (UMD). The RPS sends a mobile identification credential (MIC) user information request to the UMD, via the secure connection, seeking release of MIC user information (official information). The RPS obtains from authorizing party system (APS) verification of the MIC user information received in response to the MIC user information request. The RPS stores the MIC user information as hosted information pertaining to the user. The RPS designates the hosted information as base truth information representing the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventors: Daniel A. BOYD, Kelli L. BIEGGER, Chang ELLISON, Brandon P. GUTIERREZ, Jason LIM, William WASHINGTON
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Publication number: 20230358915Abstract: Examples are directed toward systems and methods relating to security screening. For example, a screening system includes a sensor array to sense a gravitational field caused by an item, and a conveyor to convey the item through sensing positions for scanning by the sensor array. A controller acquires weight measurement information from sensor elements, and gravitational measurement information from the sensor array. The conveyor incrementally advances the item through additional sensing positions to acquire weight measurement information and gravitational measurement information. The controller performs tomographic reconstruction to generate a tomographic image of the item, using a generated weight map as a static weight input vector and using a generated mass map as a static mass input vector for the tomographic reconstruction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: James Henry Remer
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Patent number: 11810448Abstract: A health monitor for monitoring the health a user. The system may comprise an edge computing device, a computer, and a health monitor. The health monitor may comprise a sensor module connected to one or more sensors. The health monitor may comprise a data storage logic configured to store the sensor data. The computer may comprise an emergency dispatch module configured to contact an emergency dispatch system; and a healthcare contact module configured to contact a healthcare provider. The health monitor may comprise a command module configured to receive third party contact information; a biographic intake module configured to receive biographic information about the user; and a third-party contact module configured to send a message to a third party; said message comprising sensor module data and the biographic information of the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Mark Fry
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Patent number: 11802091Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed towards a system and method relating to depositing vapor in a sample. For example, a device includes a vapor source chamber configured to contain a vapor source material to generate vapor. An activation chamber is configured to contain a sample. The activation chamber is in fluid communication with the vapor source chamber to receive the vapor. A permeable separator divides the vapor source chamber and the activation chamber, and isolates the sample in the activation chamber while allowing vapor to pass between the vapor source chamber and the activation chamber. The device is sealable and configured to apply vacuum to the vapor and sample, to cause deposition of the vapor into the pumice stone samples.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Inho Cho
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Patent number: 11800352Abstract: A vehicle information remote retrieval method includes an emergency personnel or first responder vehicle (FRV) establishing a vehicle connection between an infotainment system of a vehicle and the FRV. The FRV sends a vehicle information request to the infotainment system of the vehicle, via the vehicle connection, seeking release of vehicle information. The FRV obtains authentication of the vehicle information received in response to the vehicle information request. The FRV determines occupant status based on the vehicle information. The FRV communicates the passenger status to a first responder.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2023Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventors: Daniel A Boyd, Kelli L. Biegger, Chang Ellison, Brandon P. Gutierrez, Jason Lim, William Washington
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Patent number: 11794977Abstract: The present application is directed to a packaging for a powdered explosive-detection training aid which may include first and second opposing flexible sheets heat sealed together along less than a periphery thereof and defining a storage compartment therebetween, wherein an unsealed portion of the periphery defines an opening to the storage compartment, wherein at least a portion of the first opposing flexible sheet is a semipermeable material permeable to a vapor emitted from the powdered explosive-detection training aid, with the second opposing flexible sheet being impermeable to the powdered explosive-detection training aid vapor; and a sealing member, wherein the sealing member is secured to the first opposing flexible sheet and, in a closing position, covers the semipermeable portion of the first opposing flexible sheet.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Darren Jay Steed
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Patent number: 11774194Abstract: A thermoacoustic stack includes an outer wall which is cylindrical and has a length extending between a first end and a second end. An internal wall structure is disposed inside the outer wall. The internal wall structure includes a plurality of spaced adjacent wall surfaces extending along the length of the outer wall to provide open flow passages between the spaced adjacent wall surfaces. A first cross member extends across the outer wall at the first end and is connected to the outer wall and the internal wall structure at the first end.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventors: Bryson C. Jacobs, Patrick T. Irwin
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Publication number: 20230307103Abstract: Systems and methods are described, and an example system includes an AI enhanced multi-source health data integration logic that receives a first source electronic health record (EHR) data from a first EHR system and a second source EHR data from a second EHR system, and transforms, according to a knowledge representation schema, health-related information content of the first source EHR data and the second source EHR data to a first source transformed health data and second source transformed health data. The system includes a collaboration platform, configured to host a multi-source transformed health data database, including the transformed first source health data and the transformed second source health data, and hosts AI-enhanced, multiple level telecollaborative analyses by a plurality of participants of the multi-source transformed health data database, generating health management data.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2023Publication date: September 28, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: Thomas Wilkinson
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Patent number: 11761870Abstract: A device to determine density includes a housing, a first transducer disposed in the housing at a first position, and a second transducer disposed in the housing at a second position. The second transducer is located a distance from the first transducer. The device also includes a controller that reads a first output from the first transducer, and reads a second output from the second transducer. The controller determines a density of a liquid based on the first output, the second output, and the distance.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventors: Jeffrey Barber, James C. Weatherall, Duane Karns, Barry T. Smith
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Patent number: 11748454Abstract: An improvement to automatic classifying of threat level of objects in CT scan images of container content, methods include automatic identification of non-classifiable threat level object images, and displaying on a display of an operator a de-cluttered image, to improve operator efficiency. The decluttered image includes, as subject images, the non-classifiable threat level object images. Improvement to resolution of non-classifiable threat objects includes computer-directed prompts for the operator to enter information regarding the subject image and, based on same, identifying the object type. Improvement to automatic classifying of threat levels includes incremental updating the classifying, using the determined object type and the threat level of the object type.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2023Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventor: William Hastings
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Publication number: 20230264504Abstract: A security system for an article of manufacture includes one or more first planchettes and one or more second planchettes included in the article. The first planchettes luminesce under a first frequency of light and the second planchettes luminesce under a second frequency of light with at least one of three characteristics. First, the first frequency is different from the second frequency, the first planchettes do not luminesce under the second frequency of light, and the second planchettes do not luminesce under the first frequency of light. Second, the first planchettes luminesce at a first color under the first frequency of light and the second planchettes luminesce at a second color different from the first color under the second frequency of light. Third, the first planchettes reflect a first pattern under the first frequency of light and the second planchettes reflect a second pattern under the second frequency of light.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Applicant: The Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Homeland SecurityInventors: Joel Zlotnick, Tyra McConnell, Traci Moran, Jordan Brough, Troy Eberhardt, Elizabeth Gil