Patents by Inventor Benjamin Nick

Benjamin Nick 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: 11945943
    Abstract: Methods of additive manufacturing, binder compositions for additive manufacturing, and articles produced by and/or associated with methods of additive manufacturing are generally described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Desktop Metal, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Benjamin Renner, Ilya L. Rushkin, Robert J. Nick, Emanuel M. Sachs
  • Patent number: 10915656
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an encryption system may protect user login metadata from hammering attacks. A data storage may store an integrity protected data set for an operating system in a storage location. A processor may register a counter reading from a remote counter in a secure location separate from the storage location. The processor may determine a lockout state of the integrity protected data set based on the counter reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Nick, Magnus Nystrom, Innokentiy Basmov, Peter Novotney, Michael Grass
  • Publication number: 20180239927
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an encryption system may protect user login metadata from hammering attacks. A data storage 140 may store an integrity protected data set 602 for an operating system in a storage location. A processor 120 may register a counter reading from a remote counter 202 in a secure location 204 separate from the storage location. The processor 120 may determine a lockout state of the integrity protected data set 602 based on the counter reading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin NICK, Magnus NYSTROM, Innokently BASMOV, Peter NOVOTNEY, Michael GRASS
  • Patent number: 9984250
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an encryption system may protect user login metadata from hammering attacks. A data storage 140 may store an integrity protected data set 602 for an operating system in a storage location. A processor 120 may register a counter reading from a remote counter 202 in a secure location 204 separate from the storage location. The processor 120 may determine a lockout state of the integrity protected data set 602 based on the counter reading.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Nick, Magnus Nystrom, Innokentiy Basmov, Peter Novotney, Michael Grass
  • Publication number: 20130346757
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an encryption system may protect user login metadata from hammering attacks. A data storage 140 may store an integrity protected data set 602 for an operating system in a storage location. A processor 120 may register a counter reading from a remote counter 202 in a secure location 204 separate from the storage location. The processor 120 may determine a lockout state of the integrity protected data set 602 based on the counter reading.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Benjamin Nick, Magnus Nystrom, Innokentiy Basmov, Peter Novotney, Micheal Grass
  • Patent number: 8145735
    Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor W. Freeman, Dalen Abraham
  • Publication number: 20110196946
    Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor W. Freeman, Dalen Abraham
  • Patent number: 7930374
    Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor Freeman, Dalen M. Abraham
  • Patent number: 7774437
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
  • Patent number: 7710587
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
  • Patent number: 7657612
    Abstract: An Extensible Mark-up Language (XML) schema is used to generate configuration settings files. A wireless configuration XML schema defines an XML file for configuring wireless network settings on a wireless device. A wide area network (WAN) configuration schema defines an XML file for configuring a WAN device. A local area network (LAN) configuration schema defines an XML file for configuring a LAN device. A broadband modem configuration schema defines an XML file for configuring a broadband modem device. A device configuration schema defines an XML file for reporting the configuration of a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Manchester, Dalen Abraham, Mohammad Shabbir Alam, Jean-Pierre Duplessis, Trevor W. Freeman, Bill Hanlon, Anton W. Krantz, Benjamin Nick
  • Publication number: 20090254639
    Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2009
    Publication date: October 8, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor W. Freeman, Dalen Abraham
  • Patent number: 7546357
    Abstract: A portable computer-readable media device and method of use enable automatic configuration of a computing device, such as a conventional network device or a thin client device, for operation in a network. Configuration information, including network settings and security information, is incorporated in an XML file written to the portable media device while it is installed in a first device. This configuration is then automatically transferred to a second device by installing the portable media device in the second device. The second device then writes device information, incorporated in an XML file, to the portable media device, to be uploaded to the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Trevor W. Freeman, Dalen Abraham
  • Patent number: 7511848
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
  • Publication number: 20070015463
    Abstract: The claimed subject matter provides a system and/or a method that facilitates connecting a wireless device to a secure network. A device can establish a near field communication link with a verified device on a network, wherein the near field communication link can be a secure and/or encrypted link to provision the device without compromising security constraints within the network. An installation component can invoke the transfer of provisioning data to the network via the near field communication link to secure a wireless connection for the device to the network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Publication date: January 18, 2007
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Miller Abel, Shai Guday, Benjamin Nick
  • Publication number: 20060282704
    Abstract: A software tool and method are provided which allow an unsophisticated user to easily determine or identify problems in a networked computer system. The software tool comprises a diagnostic component adapted to determine at least one attribute associated with the computer system, and a user interface component adapted to launch the diagnostic component and to render the attribute to a user. The diagnostic component may obtain first information related to a local host computer, and selectively perform one or more tests associated with the local host computer according to the first information. The diagnostic component then determines the attribute according to the first information and/or the test results. A self-healing networked computer system is also disclosed, comprising the diagnostic component and a remedial object adapted to perform one or more remedial actions according to the attribute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Dennis Morgan, David Gunter, Benjamin Nick, Sherwood Lawrence
  • Publication number: 20060153384
    Abstract: An extensible architecture for untrusted medium (e.g., wireless) device configuration via trusted medium. The architecture can be employed to associate a device that utilizes an untrusted medium (e.g., wireless connection). Association is effected using a trusted medium, for example, a wired connection. The architecture can facilitate configuration of the device to communicate (e.g., securely) via an untrusted medium (e.g., wireless connection). Configuration of the device can be based, at least in part, upon information exchanged via a trusted medium (e.g., wired connection). The device can send an association request to a driver and receives an association response from the driver. If the association is successful, the association response can include, for example, configuration information (e.g., encryption key) to enable the device to communicate (e.g., securely) via the untrusted medium. If the association is unsuccessful, the association response can include, for example, error information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2004
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Firdosh Bhesania, Randall Aull, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick
  • Publication number: 20060101459
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Crosier, Aditha Adams, Taryn Beck, Adrian Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven Kaneko, Carl Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas Phillips, William Westerinen
  • Publication number: 20060101456
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2004
    Publication date: May 11, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Crosier, Aditha Adams, Taryn Beck, Adrian Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven Kaneko, Carl Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas Phillips, William Westerinen
  • Publication number: 20060082817
    Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Dale Crosier, Aditha Adams, Taryn Beck, Adrian Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven Kaneko, Carl Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas Phillips, William Westerinen