Patents by Inventor Arthur K. T. Lam

Arthur K. T. Lam 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: 8204536
    Abstract: A communication device and/or applications capable of facilitating communication through different networks are automatically provisioned based on recognition of network environment including network connectivity and characteristics. A user's multiple identities for different networks with varying capabilities and features are accommodated by detecting and prioritizing available network(s), then provisioning the device to enable the user to communicate through one or more of those networks. Communication types and media may vary depending on network type such as cellular, VOIP, and so on. The device may be configured to scan for new networks automatically periodically or based on location change, time change, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David Franklin, Todd D. Segal, Arthur K. T. Lam, Henry Y. T. Chen
  • Patent number: 7571486
    Abstract: System and methods for password protecting an attribute of content transmitted over a network. Content such as a text file, an audio file, a video file, and the like, sent over a network is protected by a password. A sender setting up the protection may determine which attribute of the content is to be protected by the password. Attributes that may be protected include time to access, number of accesses, permission to forward, permission to store, and the like. In a time to view example, the received content may self-destruct unless the receiver enters the password within a specified time period. Protection may be set up such that every time the receiver attempts to access the content, the password has to be re-entered. Access by an unauthorized user who may have possession of the computing device with the received content is prevented by content level protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventor: Arthur K. T. Lam
  • Publication number: 20090156209
    Abstract: A communication device and/or applications capable of facilitating communication through different networks are automatically provisioned based on recognition of network environment including network connectivity and characteristics. A user's multiple identities for different networks with varying capabilities and features are accommodated by detecting and prioritizing available network(s), then provisioning the device to enable the user to communicate through one or more of those networks. Communication types and media may vary depending on network type such as cellular, VOIP, and so on. The device may be configured to scan for new networks automatically periodically or based on location change, time change, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: David Franklin, Todd D. Segal, Arthur K.T. Lam, Henry Y.T. Chen