Patents by Inventor Brian N. Smith
Brian N. Smith 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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Publication number: 20240253387Abstract: Environmental monitors for monitoring a predetermined environmental exposure, for example, an historical heat exposure such as a cumulative ambient heat exposure and/or a peak ambient heat exposure may include an environmental indicator material and a security material. The environmental monitor may be configured to attach to a host product for monitoring the predetermined environmental exposure of the host product, and additionally serve as an anti-counterfeiting indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2024Publication date: August 1, 2024Applicant: Temptime CorporationInventors: Marielle K. SMITH, Mohannad ABDO, Thi N. DO, Brian S. HUFFMAN
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Patent number: 10733242Abstract: A method and system generate an inferential network. Records of searches of a network of linked nodes are stored. Each of the nodes is connected to another one of the nodes by a link. Further, each of the records includes: 1) search terms used in a corresponding search; and 2) results of the corresponding search. The results correspond to nodes of the network. The stored records are analyzed to infer relationships between pairs of nodes of the network. Each of the relationships is inferred from the behavior of one of the nodes of a pair of nodes relative to the other node of the pair of nodes. Inferential nodes corresponding to the nodes of the pairs of nodes are generated, and inferential links between the inferential nodes are generated. The inferential links correspond to the inferred relationships.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2014Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Assignee: 3DEGREES LLCInventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. Markus, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 10395326Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for conducting a search of a network for information related to a topic specified by a search initiator. A query may be generated that includes search information and a first-degree contact. The first-degree contact may be an electronic record that represents a member of the social network, and the search information may identify the topic. One or more electronic records that each represent a social-network member may be searched using the query to identify one or more social-network members that are identified in connection with the topic and who are directly or indirectly associated with the first-degree contact.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: 3DEGREES LLCInventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. McGuire, Brian N. Smith, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau
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Patent number: 9330182Abstract: This invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to social network analysis. More specifically, this invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to personal communication networks and the analysis of personal-communication-network data.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 3, 2016Assignee: 3DEGREES LLCInventors: Heather A. McGuire, Michael J. Markus, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8880521Abstract: This invention is generally directed to one or more methods or systems relating to collections of linked databases. This invention is further directed to methods and systems for conducting social-network analysis. Still further, this invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to personal communication networks and the analysis of personal-communication-network data.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 4, 2014Assignee: 3Degrees LLCInventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. McGuire, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8863279Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method for execution on one or more processors includes receiving a first file and determining a file type of the first file. The method also includes determining, according to a first policy, a plurality of malware detection schemes to apply to the first file based on the determined file type of the first file. In addition, the method includes scheduling the application of the determined plurality of malware detection schemes to the first file amongst a plurality of detection nodes according to a second policy. Further, the method includes determining, in response to determining the results of applying the plurality of malware detection schemes, that the first file is malware or determining that the first file is suspected malware according to a third policy.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Monty D. McDougal, Randy S. Jennings, Jeffrey C. Brown, Jesse J. Lee, Brian N. Smith, Darin J. De Rita, Kevin L. Cariker, William E. Sterns, Michael K. Daly
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Publication number: 20140136522Abstract: A method and system generate an inferential network. Records of searches of a network of linked nodes are stored. Each of the nodes is connected to another one of the nodes by a link. Further, each of the records includes: 1) search terms used in a corresponding search; and 2) results of the corresponding search. The results correspond to nodes of the network. The stored records are analyzed to infer relationships between pairs of nodes of the network. Each of the relationships is inferred from the behavior of one of the nodes of a pair of nodes relative to the other node of the pair of nodes. Inferential nodes corresponding to the nodes of the pairs of nodes are generated, and inferential links between the inferential nodes are generated. The inferential links correspond to the inferred relationships.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: May 15, 2014Applicant: 3DEGREES LLCInventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. Markus (nee McGuire), Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Publication number: 20140129551Abstract: Methods and or systems relating to inferential networks. This invention is further directed to methods and systems for making and using inferential networks. Still further, this invention is generally directed to making one or more inferential networks by using data generated from directed searches of collections of linked databases.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: WITHIN3, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. Markus (nee McGuire), Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8635217Abstract: This invention is generally directed to one or more methods or systems relating to inferential networks. This invention is further directed to methods and systems for making and using inferential networks. Still further, this invention is generally directed to making one or more inferential networks by using data generated from directed searches of collections of linked databases.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. McGuire, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8621223Abstract: A method of verifying integrity of a digital file includes receiving the digital file subsequent to exposure to a foreign environment and validating the digital file. The received digital file has an appended signature label that includes one or both of a first hash value and a digital signature. Validating the digital file includes hashing the digital file to obtain a second hash value, retrieving the first hash value from the signature label, and comparing the first hash value and second hash value.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Monty D. McDougal, Jason E. Ostermann, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8577886Abstract: Methods and or systems relating to inferential networks. This invention is further directed to methods and systems for making and using inferential networks. Still further, this invention is generally directed to making one or more inferential networks by using data generated from directed searches of collections of linked databases.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Within3, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. McGuire, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Publication number: 20130246398Abstract: Methods and systems relating to inferential networks are provided herein. This technology is further directed to methods and systems for making and using inferential networks. Still further, this technology is generally directed to making one or more inferential networks by using data generated from directed searches of collections of linked databases.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: WITHIN3, INC.Inventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. McGuire, Brian N. Smith
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Publication number: 20130179442Abstract: This invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to social network analysis. More specifically, this invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to personal communication networks and the analysis of personal-communication-network data.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2013Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: WITHIN3, INC.Inventors: Heather A. McGuire, Michael J. Markus, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8468602Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer-implemented method includes: accessing a set of configuration parameters, accessing a set of identifiers of files known not to be malware, and accessing a set of identifiers of files known to be malware. Further, the method includes: comparing a first file to the set of configuration parameters, determining that a first hash of the first file is not in the set of identifiers of files known not to be malware and that the first hash is not in the set of identifiers of files known to be malware, and sending the at least one file and information related to the at least one file to be analyzed for malware. The method includes deleting the set of configuration parameters, the set of identifiers of files known not to be malware, and the set of identifiers of files known to be malware after sending the first file.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2010Date of Patent: June 18, 2013Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Monty D. McDougal, Brian N. Smith, Keven K. Kalkbrenner, Bradley T. Ford, Randy S. Jennings, William E. Sterns
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Patent number: 8453044Abstract: Methods and systems relating to inferential networks are provided herein. This technology is further directed to methods and systems for making and using inferential networks. Still further, this technology is generally directed to making one or more inferential networks by using data generated from directed searches of collections of linked databases.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2006Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: Within3, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. Markus, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8412706Abstract: This invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to social network analysis. More specifically, this invention is generally directed to one or more systems or methods relating to personal communication networks and the analysis of personal-communication-network data.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2007Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Within3, Inc.Inventors: Heather A. McGuire, Michael J. Markus, Peter M. Kionga-Kamau, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8281021Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable media are provided for managing multiple HTTP cookies that are present in a wireless communication system. When a secure or non-secure HTTP cookie is formed, a time of creation for that HTTP cookie is also created as part of the cookie header. Therefore, when a wireless device makes a subsequent communication to a web based server, the gateway compares the creation time for multiple HTTP cookies that are present, and only forwards the most recently created HTTP cookie to the web based server. This avoids invalidating a session as a result of receiving multiple conflicting HTTP cookies from the same wireless device.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Brian N. Smith, Piyush Upadhyay, Badri P. Subramanyan, John W. Davis
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Patent number: 8190681Abstract: This technology is generally directed to one or more methods or systems relating to personal communication networks. This technology is further directed to methods and systems for communicating about updates to the profiles associated with members of personal communication networks. Still further, this technology is generally directed to informing members of the personal communication network about accolades and historical search data of other members in the personal communication network, thereby giving the members a broader knowledge base in order to determine how much to trust the other members of the personal communication network and to inform members about additional expertise areas of members of the personal communication network.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2006Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Within3, Inc.Inventors: Michael J. Markus, Heather A. Markus, Brian N. Smith
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Patent number: 8145773Abstract: A method, system, and computer readable media are provided for managing multiple HTTP cookies that are present in a wireless communication system. When a secure or non-secure HTTP cookie is formed, a time of creation for that HTTP cookie is also created as part of the cookie header. Therefore, when a wireless device makes a subsequent communication to a web based server, the gateway compares the creation time for multiple HTTP cookies that are present, and only forwards the most recently created HTTP cookie to the web based server. This avoids invalidating a session as a result of receiving multiple conflicting HTTP cookies from the same wireless device.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Sprint Communications Company L.P.Inventors: Brian N. Smith, Piyush Upadhyay, Badri P. Subramanyan, John W. Davis
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Patent number: 8055970Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a computer implemented method for computing a data integrity algorithm on a data stream comprises the acts of initializing a plurality of threads, partitioning the data stream into a plurality of data stream segments, calculating a number of data integrity values from the plurality of data stream segments, and verifying the integrity of the data stream using the data integrity values. The plurality of threads are executed at generally the same time. Each of the data integrity values are derived from an associated data stream segment.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Brian N. Smith, Scott R Oksanen, Jon D. Johnson