Patents by Inventor Brent R. Bilger

Brent R. Bilger 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: 11714914
    Abstract: A device includes a memory and a processor. The processor is to execute the instruction to: receive, from a user device, a username of a user and a string; retrieve a first Message Authentication Code (MAC) and a salt from a database in response to receiving the username and the string; send the first MAC, the salt, and one or more parameters to a Hardware Security Module (HSM); receive, from the HSM, a message indicating whether the first MAC matches a second MAC that the HSM generates based on the one or more parameters and the salt. In addition, the processor to perform one of: authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC matches the second MAC; or not authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC does not match the second MAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Brent R. Bilger, Rajesh M. Patel, Shailesh K. Venugopal, William F. Copeland, Michel J. Basmaji
  • Patent number: 11588627
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a client device, a request with a single packet authorization (SPA) packet that includes data identifying a universal client device identifier. The device may generate a shared key associated with the universal client device identifier, and may determine that the SPA packet matches a comparison message authentication code (MAC) generated based on the shared key. The device may provide, based on the SPA packet matching the comparison MAC, a MAC associated with the SPA packet to the client device to enable the client device to validate the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Junaid Islam, William F. Copeland, Mohammed M. Rahman, Gina L. Otts, Brent R. Bilger
  • Publication number: 20220294773
    Abstract: A method, a device, and a non-transitory storage medium are described in which an pre-authentication service is provided. The service may support a transport layer security handshake and determine authentication based on the initial message. The service may provide for the generation of a message that initiates a handshake between devices in which the message includes an authentication string used for authentication. The service may provide for the generation of another authentication string for comparison. The service may also support authorization of a device. The service may minimize potential malicious attacks and activities between the devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Brent R. Bilger, Rajesh M. Patel, Shailesh K. Venugopal, Anurag Dave, Michel J. Basmaji
  • Publication number: 20220179984
    Abstract: A device includes a memory and a processor. The processor is to execute the instruction to: receive, from a user device, a username of a user and a string; retrieve a first Message Authentication Code (MAC) and a salt from a database in response to receiving the username and the string; send the first MAC, the salt, and one or more parameters to a Hardware Security Module (HSM); receive, from the HSM, a message indicating whether the first MAC matches a second MAC that the HSM generates based on the one or more parameters and the salt. In addition, the processor to perform one of: authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC matches the second MAC; or not authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC does not match the second MAC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2022
    Publication date: June 9, 2022
    Inventors: Brent R. Bilger, Rajesh M. Patel, Shailesh K. Venugopal, William F. Copeland, Michel J. Basmaji
  • Patent number: 11281789
    Abstract: A device includes a memory and a processor. The processor is to execute the instruction to: receive, from a user device, a username of a user and a string; retrieve a first Message Authentication Code (MAC) and a salt from a database in response to receiving the username and the string; send the first MAC, the salt, and one or more parameters to a Hardware Security Module (HSM); receive, from the HSM, a message indicating whether the first MAC matches a second MAC that the HSM generates based on the one or more parameters and the salt. In addition, the processor to perform one of: authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC matches the second MAC; or not authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC does not match the second MAC.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Brent R. Bilger, Rajesh M. Patel, Shailesh K. Venugopal, William F. Copeland, Michel J. Basmaji
  • Publication number: 20210359849
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a client device, a request with a single packet authorization (SPA) packet that includes data identifying a universal client device identifier. The device may generate a shared key associated with the universal client device identifier, and may determine that the SPA packet matches a comparison message authentication code (MAC) generated based on the shared key. The device may provide, based on the SPA packet matching the comparison MAC, a MAC associated with the SPA packet to the client device to enable the client device to validate the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Applicant: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Junaid ISLAM, William F. COPELAND, Mohammed M. RAHMAN, Gina L. OTTS, Brent R. BILGER
  • Patent number: 11177946
    Abstract: A computer device may include a memory storing instructions and processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a request for quantum random numbers from a client device. The processor may be further configured to establish a secure communication channel with the client device; obtain a stream of quantum random numbers from a quantum random number generator appliance; and provide a set of quantum random numbers from the obtained stream of quantum random numbers to the client device via the established secure communication channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Junaid Islam, William F. Copeland, Mohammed M. Rahman, Gina L. Otts, Brent R. Bilger
  • Patent number: 11095440
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a client device, a request with a single packet authorization (SPA) packet that includes data identifying a universal client device identifier (UID), a counter, a first one-time password generated based on a first shared key, the UID, and the counter. The device may generate a second shared key associated with the UID, and may compare the SPA packet to a comparison message authentication code (MAC) generated based on the second shared key, the UID, and the counter. The device may determine whether the SPA packet matches the comparison MAC, and may validate the client device when the SPA packet matches the comparison MAC. The device may provide a MAC associated with the SPA packet to the client device to enable the client device to validate the device for a secure communication based on establishing a pre-master key with the client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Junaid Islam, William F. Copeland, Mohammed M. Rahman, Gina L. Otts, Brent R. Bilger
  • Publication number: 20210167953
    Abstract: A device may receive, from a client device, a request with a single packet authorization (SPA) packet that includes data identifying a universal client device identifier (UID), a counter, a first one-time password generated based on a first shared key, the UID, and the counter. The device may generate a second shared key associated with the UID, and may compare the SPA packet to a comparison message authentication code (MAC) generated based on the second shared key, the UID, and the counter. The device may determine whether the SPA packet matches the comparison MAC, and may validate the client device when the SPA packet matches the comparison MAC. The device may provide a MAC associated with the SPA packet to the client device to enable the client device to validate the device for a secure communication based on establishing a pre-master key with the client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Junaid ISLAM, William F. COPELAND, Mohammed M. RAHMAN, Gina L. OTTS, Brent R. BILGER
  • Publication number: 20210157939
    Abstract: A device includes a memory and a processor. The processor is to execute the instruction to: receive, from a user device, a username of a user and a string; retrieve a first Message Authentication Code (MAC) and a salt from a database in response to receiving the username and the string; send the first MAC, the salt, and one or more parameters to a Hardware Security Module (HSM); receive, from the HSM, a message indicating whether the first MAC matches a second MAC that the HSM generates based on the one or more parameters and the salt. In addition, the processor to perform one of: authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC matches the second MAC; or not authenticate the user when the message indicates that the first MAC does not match the second MAC.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Brent R. Bilger, Rajesh M. Patel, Shailesh K. Venugopal, William F. Copeland, Michel J. Basmaji
  • Patent number: 10924928
    Abstract: Systems and methods validate that subscriber identity module (SIM) number of an end device connected to a network is the same number that was activated for that device. A network device in a network obtains a SIM number and a universal identifier (UID) for the end device during an activation procedure. The network device generates a unique SIM authentication code based on the SIM number, the UID, and a master key. The network device sends the unique SIM authentication code to the end device as part of the activation procedure. After activation, the network device receives, from the end device, an authentication message that includes a first one-time password (OTP), the UID, a time value, the SIM number, and the SIM authentication code. The network device generates a second OTP based on the UID, the time value, the SIM number, and the master key and validates a pairing of the end device and the SIM number when the two OTPs match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Brent R. Bilger, William F. Copeland, Shailesh K. Venugopal, Junaid Islam, Michel J. Basmaji
  • Publication number: 20200403787
    Abstract: A computer device may include a memory storing instructions and processor configured to execute the instructions to receive a request for quantum random numbers from a client device. The processor may be further configured to establish a secure communication channel with the client device; obtain a stream of quantum random numbers from a quantum random number generator appliance; and provide a set of quantum random numbers from the obtained stream of quantum random numbers to the client device via the established secure communication channel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Junaid Islam, William F. Copeland, Mohammed M. Rahman, Gina L. Otts, Brent R. Bilger
  • Patent number: 10805799
    Abstract: Systems and methods validate that a subscriber identity module (SIM) number of an end device connected to a network is the same number that was activated for that device. A network device obtains a SIM number and a device universal identifier (UID) during an activation procedure. The network device generates a unique SIM authentication code based on the SIM number, the UID, and a master key. The network device sends the SIM authentication code to the end device during activation. After activation, the network device receives, from the end device, an authentication message that includes a first one-time password (OTP), the UID, a time value, the SIM number, and the SIM authentication code. The network device generates a second OTP based on the UID, the time value, the SIM number, and the master key and validates pairing of the end device and the SIM number when the two OTPs match.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2020
    Assignee: Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc.
    Inventors: Brent R. Bilger, William F. Copeland, Shailesh K. Venugopal, Junaid Islam, Michel J. Basmaji