Patents by Inventor Anthony Little
Anthony Little 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).
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Publication number: 20240422512Abstract: A method and system are provided for sharing data amongst a group of a plurality of mobile devices without requiring a database or server to centrally store the shared data. The shared data is instead stored by each group member individually while controlling the manner in which the shared data is updated. The shared data can be used to manage tasks in a group project. To manage updates, the shared data is atomized such that individual databases in the shared data are separated or otherwise delineated into one or more records, each record having associated therewith, a value. To maintain a common copy of the shared data at each device, any update is sent to all group members using an intermediate message exchange service that is capable of transmitting a sent message to more than one recipient if necessary. In this way, the updates are multicast to the group.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2024Publication date: December 19, 2024Inventors: Michael Hin Kai HUNG, Herbert Anthony LITTLE, Michael Stephen BROWN
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Patent number: 12063577Abstract: A method and system share data amongst a group of a plurality of mobile devices without requiring a database or server to centrally store the shared data. The shared data is instead stored by each group member individually while controlling the manner in which the shared data is updated. To manage updates, the shared data is atomized such that individual databases in the shared data are separated or otherwise delineated into one or more records. To maintain a common copy of the shared data at each device, any update is sent to all group members using an intermediate message exchange service that is capable of transmitting a sent message to more than one recipient if necessary. In this way, the updates are multicast to the group. To manage the content of the shared data, each update comprises one or more changes to a current copy of a corresponding record.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.Inventors: Michael Hin Kai Hung, Herbert Anthony Little, Michael Stephen Brown
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Publication number: 20240205646Abstract: A method and system are provided for sharing data amongst a group of a plurality of mobile devices without requiring a database or server to centrally store the shared data. The shared data is instead stored by each group member individually while controlling the manner in which the shared data is updated. The shared data can be used to manage tasks in a group project. To manage updates, the shared data is atomized such that individual databases in the shared data are separated or otherwise delineated into one or more records, each record having associated therewith, a value. To maintain a common copy of the shared data at each device, any update is sent to all group members using an intermediate message exchange service that is capable of transmitting a sent message to more than one recipient if necessary. In this way, the updates are multicast to the group. To manage the content of the shared data, each update comprises one or more changes to a current copy of a corresponding record.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2018Publication date: June 20, 2024Inventors: Michael Hin Kai HUNG, Herbert Anthony LITTLE, Michael Stephen BROWN
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Patent number: 11749056Abstract: The present invention is a device embodying a reel-based game. The reel-based game includes a plurality of reels and a plurality of mini-reels. The mini-reels replace one or more of the plurality of reels or may replace one or more symbol-bearing positions of the reels. The added feature of the plurality of mini-reels enables the possible attainment of a greater number of symbol combinations and winning outcomes by replacing standard paylines associated with the reel or reel position with sets of paylines that cover all mini-reel-based outcomes.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: LNW Gaming, Inc.Inventor: David Anthony Little
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Patent number: 11102652Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing a data connection between a mobile device and a peripheral. The mobile device is configured to determine whether to handle user approval of the data connection between the mobile device and the peripheral. Through the mobile device, an input mechanism is provided for the user to provide input. The input is used in determining whether to approve the data connection between the mobile device and the peripheral.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Michael Kenneth Brown, Michael Grant Kirkup, Neil Patrick Adams, Herbert Anthony Little, Christopher Pattenden
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Patent number: 11089464Abstract: Embodiments of the systems, devices and methods described herein generally facilitate performing Bluetooth pairing between a first device and a second device. In accordance with one example embodiment, a first device generates a barcode that encodes Bluetooth pairing data for transmission to the second device, wherein the pairing data comprises a Bluetooth address associated with the first device, and wherein the pairing data further comprises a personal identification number usable to complete the Bluetooth pairing, the barcode is transmitted to the second device, and Bluetooth pairing is performed with the second device.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Michael Stephen Brown, Herbert Anthony Little
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Publication number: 20210183201Abstract: The present invention is a device embodying a reel-based game. The reel-based game includes a plurality of reels and a plurality of mini-reels. The mini-reels replace one or more of the plurality of reels or may replace one or more symbol-bearing positions of the reels. The added feature of the plurality of mini-reels enables the possible attainment of a greater number of symbol combinations and winning outcomes by replacing standard paylines associated with the reel or reel position with sets of paylines that cover all mini-reel-based outcomes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventor: David Anthony Little
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Patent number: 11030338Abstract: A system and method for selectively securing data from unauthorized access on a client device storing a plurality of data types with reference to an authorization level indicated in a command. A command is received at a client device comprising an authorization level indicator. Based on at least one predefined rule, which may be implemented in an IT policy stored at the client device, each of the plurality of data types to be secured is determined, and then the data corresponding to those types is secured. The data may be secured by encrypting and/or deleting the data at the client device. The predefined rules associated with each authorization level may be configured by a user or administrator having an authorization level that exceeds the associated authorization level.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Michael Kenneth Brown, Michael Stephen Brown, Herbert Anthony Little, Scott William Totzke
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Patent number: 11030278Abstract: A novel code signing system, computer readable media, and method are provided. The code signing method includes receiving a code signing request from a requestor in order to gain access to one or more specific application programming interfaces (APIs). A digital signature is provided to the requestor. The digital signature indicates authorization by a code signing authority for code of the requestor to access the one or more specific APIs. In one example, the digital signature is provided by the code signing authority or a delegate thereof. In another example, the code signing request may include one or more of the following: code, an application, a hash of an application, an abridged version of the application, a transformed version of an application, a command, a command argument, and a library.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: David Paul Yach, Herbert Anthony Little, Michael Stephen Brown
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Patent number: 10999282Abstract: Systems and methods for secure control of a wireless mobile communication device are disclosed. Each of a plurality of domains includes at least one wireless mobile communication device asset. When a request to perform an operation affecting at least one of the assets is received, it is determined whether the request is permitted by the domain that includes the at least one affected asset, by determining whether the entity with which the request originated has a trust relationship with the domain, for example. The operation is completed where it is permitted by the domain. Wireless mobile communication device assets include software applications, persistent data, communication pipes, and configuration data, properties or user or subscriber profiles.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Russell Norman Owen, Michael Shenfield, Herbert Anthony Little, David Paul Yach
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Patent number: 10970959Abstract: The present invention is a device embodying a reel-based game. The reel-based game includes a plurality of reels and a plurality of mini-reels. The mini-reels replace one or more of the plurality of reels or may replace one or more symbol-bearing positions of the reels. The added feature of the plurality of mini-reels enables the possible attainment of a greater number of symbol combinations and winning outcomes by replacing standard paylines associated with the reel or reel position with sets of paylines that cover all mini-reel-based outcomes.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Lightning Box Games Pty LtdInventor: David Anthony Little
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Patent number: 10874896Abstract: Left and right handle segments each have an interior end and an exterior end and have a central handle segment with a left end and a right end. Left and right resistance bands each have an upper end with an upper enlargement and a lower end with a lower enlargement. Left and right coupling components are each coupled to an associated handle segment and to an associated resistance band respectively. Left and right foot straps each have a grommet above and a large loop with a slidable sleeve below. Each grommet supports an associated lower enlargement. Each slidable sleeve is adapted to receive a user's foot. A slider on each lower loop adjusts the size of the lower loop.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2018Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Inventor: Anthony A. Little
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Publication number: 20200245117Abstract: Embodiments of the systems, devices and methods described herein generally facilitate performing Bluetooth pairing between a first device and a second device. In accordance with one example embodiment, a first device generates a barcode that encodes Bluetooth pairing data for transmission to the second device, wherein the pairing data comprises a Bluetooth address associated with the first device, and wherein the pairing data further comprises a personal identification number usable to complete the Bluetooth pairing, the barcode is transmitted to the second device, and Bluetooth pairing is performed with the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Inventors: Michael Stephen BROWN, Herbert Anthony LITTLE
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Patent number: 10642730Abstract: Methods and systems for performing garbage collection involving sensitive information on a mobile device are described herein. Secure information is received at a mobile device over a wireless network. The sensitive information is extracted from the secure information. A software program operating on the mobile device uses an object to access the sensitive information. Secure garbage collection is performed upon the object after the object becomes unreachable.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Citrix Systems International GmbHInventors: Herbert Anthony Little, Neil Patrick Adams, Stefan E. Janhunen, John Fredric Arthur Dahms
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Patent number: 10623934Abstract: Embodiments of the systems, devices and methods described herein generally facilitate performing Bluetooth pairing between a first device and a second device. In accordance with one example embodiment, a first device generates a barcode that encodes Bluetooth pairing data for transmission to the second device, wherein the pairing data comprises a Bluetooth address associated with the first device, and wherein the pairing data further comprises a personal identification number usable to complete the Bluetooth pairing, the barcode is transmitted to the second device, and Bluetooth pairing is performed with the second device.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Michael Stephen Brown, Herbert Anthony Little
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Publication number: 20200084626Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing a data connection between a mobile device and a peripheral. The mobile device is configured to determine whether to handle user approval of the data connection between the mobile device and the peripheral. Through the mobile device, an input mechanism is provided for the user to provide input. The input is used in determining whether to approve the data connection between the mobile device and the peripheral.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Michael Kenneth Brown, Michael Grant Kirkup, Neil Patrick Adams, Herbert Anthony Little, Christopher Pattenden
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Publication number: 20200065455Abstract: This disclosure relates to management of privileges associated with applications accessible by users of electronic devices. In one aspect, an electronic device detects that a privilege has been revoked, shuts down any application running on the electronic device that has previously accessed the privilege, and restarts any application that was shut down, the restarted application no longer having any access to the revoked privilege. In another aspect, an electronic device keeps a log of which applications have previously accessed which privileges, receives a new set of privileges associated with applications, determines that a privilege has been revoked, and if the log indicates that an application previously accessed the privilege, resets the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Applicant: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Neil Patrick ADAMS, Herbert Anthony LITTLE
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Patent number: 10540520Abstract: A system and method for selectively securing data from unauthorized access on a client device storing a plurality of data types with reference to an authorization level indicated in a command. A command is received at a client device comprising an authorization level indicator. Based on at least one predefined rule, which may be implemented in an IT policy stored at the client device, each of the plurality of data types to be secured is determined, and then the data corresponding to those types is secured. The data may be secured by encrypting and/or deleting the data at the client device. The predefined rules associated with each authorization level may be configured by a user or administrator having an authorization level that exceeds the associated authorization level.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 21, 2020Assignee: Blackberry LimitedInventors: Michael Kenneth Brown, Michael Stephen Brown, Herbert Anthony Little, Scott William Totzke
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Patent number: RE48679Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data transfers between a secure location and a less secure location. A data transfer checker operating on a mobile device determines whether an attempted data transfer between two locations is permitted. If it is not permitted, then the data transfer is prevented and the user may be notified of the data transfer prevention.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Neil Patrick Adams, Herbert Anthony Little, Michael Grant Kirkup
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Patent number: RE49721Abstract: Systems and methods for managing data transfers between a secure location and a less secure location. A data transfer checker operating on a mobile device determines whether an attempted data transfer between two locations is permitted. If it is not permitted, then the data transfer is prevented and the user may be notified of the data transfer prevention.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Neil Patrick Adams, Herbert Anthony Little, Michael Grant Kirkup