Patents Examined by Soheila Davanlou
  • Method and apparatus for securely executing a background process
    Patent number: 7694154
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system that enables a background process to access encrypted data. During operation, the system executes the background process. Next, the system obtains a set of unencrypted keys by decrypting a set of encrypted keys with a server-key. The system then makes the set of unencrypted keys available to the background process, thereby enabling the background process to encrypt and decrypt data. Finally, the system deletes the set of unencrypted keys.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Oracle International Corporation
    Inventors: Paul Youn, Daniel ManHung Wong
  • Data synchronization for a secure electronic device
    Patent number: 7681230
    Abstract: Method for synchronizing stored data in one device (102, 106, 202, 206, 210) with other devices (102, 106, 202, 206, 210) at multiple levels of security classification. The methods and systems disclosed herein can advantageously utilize unique protocols and, optionally, cryptographic technologies to effect data synchronization in a secure manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2010
    Assignee: Harris Corporation
    Inventor: Terence W. O'Brien