Patents by Inventor Arthur W. Joyce
Arthur W. Joyce 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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Patent number: 10187211Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method to authenticate a user to a computer prior to the user having access to the computer or network. As user name and password protocols are nearly ubiquitous in authentication applications used today, there have been developed many nefarious techniques to defeat the security of such systems. It is relatively easy to write a computer program to guess passwords and then use those passwords to defeat security and cause harm and mischief to a computer, its users and others. To thwart such activity, the present invention provides a novel device that can be provided within a keyboard, in a computer, or in a third device having connectivity thereto. The device in conjunction with the method provides a secure password mode and a challenge/response protocol to verify that the password is entered in response to a particular request for a password.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: ADVANCED BIOMETRIC CONTROLS, LLCInventor: Arthur W Joyce, III
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Patent number: 9832023Abstract: Authenticity and responsiveness of evidence (e.g., biometric evidence) may be validated without regard for whether there is direct control over a sensor that acquired the evidence. In some implementations, only a data block containing evidence that is (1) appended with a server-generated challenge (e.g., a nonce) and (2) signed by the sensor may validate that the evidence is responsive to a current request and belongs to a current session. In some implementations, trust may be established and/or enhanced due to one or more security features (e.g., anti-spoofing, anti-tampering, and/or other security features) being collocated with the sensor at the actual sampling site.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2011Date of Patent: November 28, 2017Assignee: BiObex, LLCInventor: Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Publication number: 20170170964Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method to authenticate a user to a computer prior to the user having access to the computer or network. As user name and password protocols are nearly ubiquitous in authentication applications used today, there have been developed many nefarious techniques to defeat the security of such systems. It is relatively easy to write a computer program to guess passwords and then use those passwords to defeat security and cause harm and mischief to a computer, its users and others. To thwart such activity, the present invention provides a novel device that can be provided within a keyboard, in a computer, or in a third device having connectivity thereto. The device in conjunction with the method provides a secure password mode and a challenge/response protocol to verify that the password is entered in response to a particular request for a password.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventor: Arthur W. Joyce
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Patent number: 9673981Abstract: Authenticity and responsiveness of evidence (e.g., biometric evidence) may be validated without regard for whether there is direct control over a sensor that acquired the evidence. In some implementations, only a data block containing evidence that is (1) appended with a server-generated challenge (e.g., a nonce) and (2) signed or encrypted by the sensor may validate that the evidence is responsive to a current request and belongs to a current session. In some implementations, trust may be established and/or enhanced due to one or more security features (e.g., anti-spoofing, anti-tampering, and/or other security features) being collocated with the sensor at the actual sampling site.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: BiObex, LLCInventor: Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Patent number: 9590978Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method to authenticate a user to a computer prior to the user having access to the computer or network. As user name and password protocols are nearly ubiquitous in authentication applications used today, there have been developed many nefarious techniques to defeat the security of such systems. It is relatively easy to write a computer program to guess passwords and then use those passwords to defeat security and cause harm and mischief to a computer, its users and others. To thwart such activity, the present invention provides a novel device that can be provided within a keyboard, in a computer, or in a third device having connectivity thereto. The device in conjunction with the method provides a secure password mode and a challenge/response protocol to verify that the password is entered in response to a particular request for a password.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: BiObex, LLCInventor: Arthur W Joyce, III
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Patent number: 9455836Abstract: Authenticity and responsiveness of evidence (e.g., biometric evidence) may be validated without regard for whether there is direct control over a sensor that acquired the evidence. In some implementations, only a data block containing evidence that is (1) appended with a server-generated challenge (e.g., a nonce) and (2) signed or encrypted by the sensor may validate that the evidence is responsive to a current request and belongs to a current session. In some implementations, trust may be established and/or enhanced due to one or more security features (e.g., anti-spoofing, anti-tampering, and/or other security features) being collocated with the sensor at the actual sampling site.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2015Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: BiObex, LLCInventor: Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Patent number: 9160536Abstract: Authenticity and responsiveness of evidence (e.g., biometric evidence) may be validated without regard for whether there is direct control over a sensor that acquired the evidence. In some implementations, only a data block containing evidence that is (1) appended with a server-generated challenge (e.g., a nonce) and (2) signed or encrypted by the sensor may validate that the evidence is responsive to a current request and belongs to a current session. In some implementations, trust may be established and/or enhanced due to one or more security features (e.g., anti-spoofing, anti-tampering, and/or other security features) being collocated with the sensor at the actual sampling site.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2011Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Advanced Biometric Controls, LLCInventor: Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Patent number: 9066125Abstract: An electronic display is provided for facilitating authentication. The display may integrate one or more of a camera, microphone, fingerprint sensor, card reader, touch screen, and communication interface to collect biometric and other identification information to authenticate a user requesting access to the display. An integrated proximity or motion sensor may be used to track presence of the user. The user may be required to re-authenticate his identity after an absence from the display. The display may be a standalone device or may cooperate with an external computing device. The display may be configured to verify its identity to the external computing device. The display may be configured to perform its own authentication and authorization procedures before presenting content from an external device.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Advanced Biometric Controls, LLCInventors: Christopher A. Sands, Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Publication number: 20140181529Abstract: The present invention includes a device and method to authenticate a user to a computer prior to the user having access to the computer or network. As user name and password protocols are nearly ubiquitous in authentication applications used today, there have been developed many nefarious techniques to defeat the security of such systems. It is relatively easy to write a computer program to guess passwords and then use those passwords to defeat security and cause harm and mischief to a computer, its users and others. To thwart such activity, the present invention provides a novel device that can be provided within a keyboard, in a computer, or in a third device having connectivity thereto. The device in conjunction with the method provides a secure password mode and a challenge/response protocol to verify that the password is entered in response to a particular request for a password.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ADVANCED BIOMETRIC CONTROLS, LLCInventor: Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Publication number: 20130208103Abstract: An electronic display is provided for facilitating authentication. The display may integrate one or more of a camera, microphone, fingerprint sensor, card reader, touch screen, and communication interface to collect biometric and other identification information to authenticate a user requesting access to the display. An integrated proximity or motion sensor may be used to track presence of the user. The user may be required to re-authenticate his identity after an absence from the display. The display may be a standalone device or may cooperate with an external computing device. The display may be configured to verify its identity to the external computing device. The display may be configured to perform its own authentication and authorization procedures before presenting content from an external device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: ADVANCED BIOMETRIC CONTROLS, LLCInventors: Christopher A. Sands, Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Publication number: 20130138964Abstract: Authenticity and responsiveness of evidence (e.g., biometric evidence) may be validated without regard for whether there is direct control over a sensor that acquired the evidence. In some implementations, only a data block containing evidence that is (1) appended with a server-generated challenge (e.g., a nonce) and (2) signed or encrypted by the sensor may validate that the evidence is responsive to a current request and belongs to a current session. In some implementations, trust may be established and/or enhanced due to one or more security features (e.g., anti-spoofing, anti-tampering, and/or other security features) being collocated with the sensor at the actual sampling site.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2011Publication date: May 30, 2013Applicant: Advanced Biometric Controls, LLCInventor: Arthur W. JOYCE, III
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Publication number: 20130111222Abstract: Authenticity and responsiveness of evidence (e.g., biometric evidence) may be validated without regard for whether there is direct control over a sensor that acquired the evidence. In some implementations, only a data block containing evidence that is (1) appended with a server-generated challenge (e.g., a nonce) and (2) signed by the sensor may validate that the evidence is responsive to a current request and belongs to a current session. In some implementations, trust may be established and/or enhanced due to one or more security features (e.g., anti-spoofing, anti-tampering, and/or other security features) being collocated with the sensor at the actual sampling site.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2011Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: Advanced Biometric Controls, LLCInventor: Arthur W. JOYCE, III
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Patent number: 8317327Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a system for identifying a user by observing irregularities on the surface of an eyeball of the user includes a topography system and a gaze tracking system. The topography system obtains one or more discernable features of the eyeball and stores the one or more discernable features. The gaze tracking system observes the irregularities, compares the irregularities to the one or more discernable features, and identifies the user if the irregularities and the one or more discernable features match.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2006Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: LC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dixon Cleveland, Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Patent number: 7773111Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provide a system for measuring and modifying at least one model parameter of an object of an image in order to distinguish the object from noise in the image includes a perceived image generator, an image-match function, and a parameter adjustment function. The perceived image generator produces a first perceived image of the object based on the at least one model parameter. The image-match function compares the first perceived image with a real image of the object. The parameter adjustment function adjusts the at least one model parameter so that the perceived image generator produces a second perceived image of the object that more closely matches the real image than the first perceived image.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: LC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Dixon Cleveland, Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Patent number: 7315324Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for minimizing motion clutter in image-generation devices. Temporally-interleaved image-subtraction reduces the magnitude of motion clutter and has no adverse effect on the desired ambient-light cancellation of static images. Embodiments of image-generation devices employing temporally-interleaved image-subtraction include single, double, triple, and series accumulator configurations. All four embodiments allow synchronization with scene illuminators and may be implemented on a single electronic chip. Temporally-interleaved image-subtraction is particularly well suited for use in video eyetracking applications where ambient light and scene motion can cause significant problems.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2003Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Inventors: Dixon Cleveland, Arthur W. Joyce, III
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Publication number: 20040080623Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for minimizing motion clutter in image-generation devices. Temporally-interleaved image-subtraction reduces the magnitude of motion clutter and has no adverse effect on the desired ambient-light cancellation of static images. Embodiments of image-interleaved generation devices employing temporally-interleaved image-subtraction include single, double, triple, and series accumulator configurations. All four embodiments allow synchronization with scene illuminators and may be implemented on a single electronic chip. Temporally-interleaved image-subtraction is particularly well suited for use in video eyetracking applications where ambient light and scene motion can cause significant problems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2003Publication date: April 29, 2004Inventors: Dixon Cleveland, Arthur W. Joyce
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Patent number: 4384519Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for imprinting tickets and pinning them onto articles. The printing-pinning machine includes seven functional assemblies driven from a single shaft in a compact arrangement. A strip feed drive handles ticket stock with minimal drag and "pull back", and includes the features of a jogger, and profiled feed pawls. A feed/inking drive system includes mechanical amplification, a ball detent safety feature, and a floating guide rod assembly. Print and sever apparatus are lowered and raised in coordination, to act in sequence on the ticket strip.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1980Date of Patent: May 24, 1983Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Arthur W. Joyce
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Patent number: 4136148Abstract: A harnessing device formed by a locking head and an attached webbed strap. The head contains a locking tang in a guide channel that receives the strap after encirclement of items to be harnessed. The tang engages abutments of the webbed strap for adjustable retention of the harnessed items. The strap is advantageously molded of a stretch reorientable material. Stretching produces a relatively thin and strengthened web which resists penetration by the locking tang and reduces the possibility of failure by fracture or reverse rotation. The inclusion of the relatively thin web also promotes homogeniety during molding and avoids imperfections that can cause failure in other types of straps.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 1976Date of Patent: January 23, 1979Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Co.Inventor: Arthur W. Joyce
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Patent number: 4092765Abstract: A miniaturized harnessing device formed by a locking head and an attached serrated strap. The head contains a guide channel for receiving the strap after encirclement of the items to be harnessed, and an internal locking tang. The end of the strap before the regular serrations has a serrated ramp, the length of which is longer than the interval between regular serrations, to ease the insertion of the strap into a small-scale harnessing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1977Date of Patent: June 6, 1978Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Arthur W. Joyce
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Patent number: 3983603Abstract: A tie or harness for bundling items and having a strap with a tip having guide means to aid in the entry of the strap into a channel of the head of the harness, the guide means also preventing wrong way insertion of the strap into the head as well as providing means for firmly holding a blank used to form the strap tie in order to stretch same.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 1974Date of Patent: October 5, 1976Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing CompanyInventor: Arthur W. Joyce