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).

  • Patent number: 10332114
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: David C. Russell, Bart A. Singer, David M. Petka, Barry W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20180309750
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Inventors: Barry W. JOHNSON, Kristen R.O. RIEMENSCHNEIDER, David C. RUSSELL, Jonathan A. TILLACK
  • Patent number: 9979709
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9923884
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider, David C. Russell, Jonathan A. Tillack
  • Publication number: 20170359179
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20170359335
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Inventors: Barry W. JOHNSON, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider, Johnathan A. Tillack, David C. Russell
  • Patent number: 9716698
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9659297
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: David C. Russell, Barry W. Johnson, David M. Petka
  • Publication number: 20160308854
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventors: David C. Russell, Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R.O. Riemenschneider
  • Publication number: 20160205080
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9342674
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20160110721
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: David C. Russell, Bart A. Singer, David M. Petka, Barry W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9319405
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Russell, Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider
  • Publication number: 20160065373
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9270464
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
  • Publication number: 20150347727
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider, David C. Russell, Jonathan A. Tillack
  • Patent number: 9160537
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson
  • Patent number: 9124930
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Barry W. Johnson, Kristen R. O. Riemenschneider, David C. Russell, Jonathan A. Tillack
  • Publication number: 20150178548
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: David S. ABDALLAH, Barry W. JOHNSON, Kristen R. OLVERA
  • Publication number: 20140344583
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Privaris, Inc.
    Inventors: David S. Abdallah, Barry W. Johnson