Patents by Inventor Barry W. Johnson
Barry W. Johnson 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: 10332114Abstract: The invention is directed towards methods, systems and apparatuses, see FIG. 1, (100) for providing secure and private interactions. The invention provides capability for verifying the identity of a party initiating an electronic interaction with another party through data input module (140) which is verified by the identity verification module (150), which further includes a self-destruct mechanism (153). Embodiments of the invention include secure methods for conducting transactions and for limiting the transfer and distribution of personal data to only those data that are absolutely necessary for the completion of the transactions. The invention facilitates the transfer of additional personal data contingent upon an agreement that appropriately compensates the provider of the personal data.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: David C. Russell, Bart A. Singer, David M. Petka, Barry W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20180309750Abstract: A first electronic device comprises a transmitter, a secure processor, a secure memory, and one or more biometric sensors. The first electronic device is configured to communicate securely via the transmitter with a second electronic device that is separate from the first electronic device. The first electronic device receives first biometric information of a user via the one or more biometric sensors. In response to receiving the first biometric information, the first electronic device compares, via the secure processor, the first biometric information to second biometric information stored in the secure memory; and determines, based on the comparison, whether the user meets authentication criteria.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2018Publication date: October 25, 2018Inventors: Barry W. JOHNSON, Kristen R.O. RIEMENSCHNEIDER, David C. RUSSELL, Jonathan A. TILLACK
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Patent number: 9979709Abstract: A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
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Patent number: 9923884Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is an in-circuit security system for electronic devices. The in-circuit security system incorporates identity credential verification, secure data and instruction storage, and secure data transmission capabilities. It comprises a single semiconductor chip, and is secured using industry-established mechanisms for preventing information tampering or eavesdropping, such as the addition of oxygen reactive layers. This invention also incorporates means for establishing security settings, profiles, and responses for the in-circuit security system and enrolled individuals. The in-circuit security system can be used in a variety of electronic devices, including handheld computers, secure facility keys, vehicle operation/ignition systems, and digital rights management.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider, David C. Russell, Jonathan A. Tillack
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Publication number: 20170359179Abstract: A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20170359335Abstract: At a first electronic device with a display and one or more biometric sensors a request is made for user authentication using the one or more biometric sensors. After requesting the user authentication, biometric information associated with the user is detected with the one or more biometric sensors. In response to detecting the biometric information associated with the user and in accordance with a determination that the detected biometric information associated with the user meets authentication criteria, (1) access to the first electronic device is provided based on the detected biometric information and (2) the second electronic device is provided with information based on the biometric information that, when received by the second electronic device, grants access to operate the second electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventors: Barry W. JOHNSON, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider, Johnathan A. Tillack, David C. Russell
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Patent number: 9716698Abstract: A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
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Patent number: 9659297Abstract: The invention is directed towards methods, systems and apparatuses, see FIG. 1, (100) for providing secure and private interactions. The invention provides capability for verifying the identity of a party initiating an electronic interaction with another party through data input module (140) which is verified by the identity verification module (150), which further includes a self-destruct mechanism (153). Embodiments of the invention include secure methods for conducting transactions and for limiting the transfer and distribution of personal data to only those data that are absolutely necessary for the completion of the transactions. The invention facilitates the transfer of additional personal data contingent upon an agreement that appropriately compensates the provider of the personal data.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2008Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: David C. Russell, Barry W. Johnson, David M. Petka
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Publication number: 20160308854Abstract: This invention describes a system and methods for media content subscription service distribution; typical services include cable television, premium content channels, pay-per-view, XM radio, and online mp3 services. Subscribers use portable electronic devices to store digital certificates certifying the subscriber's privileges and an assigned public key. The devices can communicate with specially enabled televisions, radios, computers, or other media presentation apparatuses. These, in turn, can communicate with central databases owned by the provider, for verification purposes. Methods of the invention describe media content subscription service privilege issuing and use. The invention additionally describes methods for protecting media content transmitted to users with a variety of encryption schemes.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: David C. Russell, Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R.O. Riemenschneider
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Publication number: 20160205080Abstract: A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
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Patent number: 9342674Abstract: This application relates to devices, methods and computer readable media that allow users using a first device to be easily authenticated. For example, while the first device is proximate to a second device, the first device requests user authentication using the one or more biometric sensors. After requesting the user authentication, the first device detects biometric information associated with the user with the one or more biometric sensors. In response to detecting the biometric information associated with the user, in accordance with a determination that the detected biometric information associated with the user meets authentication criteria, the first device provides credentials associated with the user to the second device. In accordance with a determination that the detected biometric information associated with the user does not meet the authentication criteria, the first device forgoes providing the credentials associated with the user to the second device.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: APPLE INC.Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20160110721Abstract: The invention is directed towards methods, systems and apparatuses, see FIG. 1, (100) for providing secure and private interactions. The invention provides capability for verifying the identity of a party initiating an electronic interaction with another party through data input module (140) which is verified by the identity verification module (150), which further includes a self-destruct mechanism (153). Embodiments of the invention include secure methods for conducting transactions and for limiting the transfer and distribution of personal data to only those data that are absolutely necessary for the completion of the transactions. The invention facilitates the transfer of additional personal data contingent upon an agreement that appropriately compensates the provider of the personal data.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2015Publication date: April 21, 2016Inventors: David C. Russell, Bart A. Singer, David M. Petka, Barry W. Johnson
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Patent number: 9319405Abstract: This invention describes a system and methods for media content subscription service distribution; typical services include cable television, premium content channels, pay-per-view, XM radio, and online mp3 services. Subscribers use portable electronic devices to store digital certificates certifying the subscriber's privileges and an assigned public key. The devices can communicate with specially enabled televisions, radios, computers, or other media presentation apparatuses. These, in turn, can communicate with central databases owned by the provider, for verification purposes. Methods of the invention describe media content subscription service privilege issuing and use. The invention additionally describes methods for protecting media content transmitted to users with a variety of encryption schemes.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2014Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: David C. Russell, Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider
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Publication number: 20160065373Abstract: A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
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Patent number: 9270464Abstract: A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
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Publication number: 20150347727Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is an in-circuit security system for electronic devices. The in-circuit security system incorporates identity credential verification, secure data and instruction storage, and secure data transmission capabilities. It comprises a single semiconductor chip, and is secured using industry-established mechanisms for preventing information tampering or eavesdropping, such as the addition of oxygen reactive layers. This invention also incorporates means for establishing security settings, profiles, and responses for the in-circuit security system and enrolled individuals. The in-circuit security system can be used in a variety of electronic devices, including handheld computers, secure facility keys, vehicle operation/ignition systems, and digital rights management.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider, David C. Russell, Jonathan A. Tillack
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Patent number: 9160537Abstract: A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2013Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
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Patent number: 9124930Abstract: The invention disclosed herein is an in-circuit security system for electronic devices. The in-circuit security system incorporates identity credential verification, secure data and instruction storage, and secure data transmission capabilities. It comprises a single semiconductor chip, and is secured using industry-established mechanisms for preventing information tampering or eavesdropping, such as the addition of oxygen reactive layers. This invention also incorporates means for establishing security settings, profiles, and responses for the in-circuit security system and enrolled individuals. The in-circuit security system can be used in a variety of electronic devices, including handheld computers, secure facility keys, vehicle operation/ignition systems, and digital rights management.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: September 1, 2015Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider, David C. Russell, Jonathan A. Tillack
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Publication number: 20150178548Abstract: This application relates to devices, methods and computer readable media that allow users using a first device to be easily authenticated. For example, while the first device is proximate to a second device, the first device requests user authentication using the one or more biometric sensors. After requesting the user authentication, the first device detects biometric information associated with the user with the one or more biometric sensors. In response to detecting the biometric information associated with the user, in accordance with a determination that the detected biometric information associated with the user meets authentication criteria, the first device provides credentials associated with the user to the second device. In accordance with a determination that the detected biometric information associated with the user does not meet the authentication criteria, the first device forgoes providing the credentials associated with the user to the second device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: David S. ABDALLAH, Barry W. JOHNSON, Kristen R. OLVERA
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Publication number: 20140344583Abstract: A method and system for securely enrolling personal identity credentials into personal identification devices. The system of the invention comprises the manufacturer of the device and an enrollment authority. The manufacturer is responsible for recording serial numbers or another unique identifier for each device that it produces, along with a self-generated public key for each device. The enrollment authority is recognized by the manufacturer or another suitable institution as capable of validating an individual before enrolling him into the device. The enrollment authority maintains and operates the appropriate equipment for enrollment, and provides its approval of the enrollment. The methods described herein discuss post-manufacturing, enrollment, backup, and recovery processes for the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: Privaris, Inc.Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson