Patents by Inventor Bryan C. Laird

Bryan C. Laird 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).

  • Method for writing hardware encrypted backups on a per set basis
    Patent number: 9064132
    Abstract: A method is disclosed. The method includes encrypting a first data, wherein the encrypting the first data set is performed using a first key, and the encrypting the first data set is performed using a dedicated encryption circuit. The first data set is stored on a first storage medium. A second data set is encrypted, wherein the encrypting the second data set is performed using a second key, and the encrypting the second data set is performed using the dedicated encryption circuit. The second data set is stored on the first storage medium.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Symantec Operating Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan C. Laird, Carl R. Seibert, Gregg R. Hamilton