Patents by Inventor C. Steven Lingafelt

C. Steven Lingafelt 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: 10635794
    Abstract: Examples of techniques for determining security access based on user behavioral measurements are disclosed. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method may comprise performing a trust evaluation to calculate a trust penalty value for a user based on a plurality of measured user attributes. The method may further comprise determining, by a processing device, a security access level based on a predefined trust threshold and the trust penalty value for the user. The method may also comprise applying the security access level to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Derek W. Botti, Ramamohan Chennamsetty, C. Steven Lingafelt, William H. Tworek
  • Patent number: 10362108
    Abstract: Transferring a set of elements between devices is provided. A set of rules governing a transfer of the set of elements from a sending client device to a receiving client device is received. The set of elements for the transfer is received from the sending client device. It is determined whether the set of rules governing the transfer of the set of elements from the sending client device to the receiving client device are met. In response to determining that the set of rules governing the transfer of the set of elements from the sending client device to the receiving client device are met, the set of elements is transferred to the receiving client device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9921725
    Abstract: A wearable computing device receives user preferences, wherein the user preferences include information detailing one or more types of information to display based on one or more criteria being satisfied. The wearable computing device determines information to display on the wearable computing device based on the user preferences. The wearable computing device displays the determined information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, Paul N. Krystek, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20180068099
    Abstract: Examples of techniques for determining security access based on user behavioral measurements are disclosed. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method may comprise performing a trust evaluation to calculate a trust penalty value for a user based on a plurality of measured user attributes. The method may further comprise determining, by a processing device, a security access level based on a predefined trust threshold and the trust penalty value for the user. The method may also comprise applying the security access level to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventors: Derek W. Botti, Ramamohan Chennamsetty, C. Steven Lingafelt, William H. Tworek
  • Patent number: 9870454
    Abstract: Examples of techniques for determining security access based on user behavioral measurements are disclosed. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method may comprise performing a trust evaluation to calculate a trust penalty value for a user based on a plurality of measured user attributes. The method may further comprise determining, by a processing device, a security access level based on a predefined trust threshold and the trust penalty value for the user. The method may also comprise applying the security access level to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Derek W. Botti, Ramamohan Chennamsetty, C. Steven Lingafelt, William H. Tworek
  • Publication number: 20180007132
    Abstract: Transferring a set of elements between devices is provided. A set of rules governing a transfer of the set of elements from a sending client device to a receiving client device is received. The set of elements for the transfer is received from the sending client device. It is determined whether the set of rules governing the transfer of the set of elements from the sending client device to the receiving client device are met. In response to determining that the set of rules governing the transfer of the set of elements from the sending client device to the receiving client device are met, the set of elements is transferred to the receiving client device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 4, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, JR.
  • Patent number: 9715330
    Abstract: A wearable computing device receives user preferences, wherein the user preferences include information detailing one or more types of information to display based on one or more criteria being satisfied. The wearable computing device determines information to display on the wearable computing device based on the user preferences. The wearable computing device displays the determined information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, Paul N. Krystek, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9710138
    Abstract: A wearable computing device receives user preferences, wherein the user preferences include information detailing one or more types of information to display based on one or more criteria being satisfied. The wearable computing device determines information to display on the wearable computing device based on the user preferences. The wearable computing device displays the determined information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, Paul N. Krystek, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170177845
    Abstract: Examples of techniques for determining security access based on user behavioral measurements are disclosed. In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method is provided. The method may comprise performing a trust evaluation to calculate a trust penalty value for a user based on a plurality of measured user attributes. The method may further comprise determining, by a processing device, a security access level based on a predefined trust threshold and the trust penalty value for the user. The method may also comprise applying the security access level to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventors: Derek W. Botti, Ramamohan Chennamsetty, C. Steven Lingafelt, William H. Tworek
  • Patent number: 9648046
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing an authentication policy for a user on a network of an organization includes determining at least one social media attribute of the user, and a social media risk value is assigned based on the at least one social media attribute of the user. The method further includes determining at least one network activity risk attribute of the user, and a network activity risk score is assigned based on the at least one network activity risk attribute. A current risk assessment score of the user is calculated based on the social media risk value and the network activity risk value. An authentication policy for the user is determined based on the current risk assessment score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, Jr.
  • Patent number: 9626495
    Abstract: An approach for authenticating a device is provided. The approach includes a computer implemented method for receiving a first stage biometric variable verification data for accessing the device. The approach further includes a computer-implemented method for computing a second stage binary authentication data for accessing the device. The approach further includes analyzing the received first stage biometric variable verification data and the second stage binary authentication data. The approach further includes receiving the second binary authentication data for accessing the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Suzanne C. Deffeyes, Francis J. Hildenbrand, Jr., Garreth J. Jeremiah, Amir Khan, C. Steven Lingafelt
  • Publication number: 20170046032
    Abstract: A wearable computing device receives user preferences, wherein the user preferences include information detailing one or more types of information to display based on one or more criteria being satisfied. The wearable computing device determines information to display on the wearable computing device based on the user preferences. The wearable computing device displays the determined information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, Paul N. Krystek, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, JR.
  • Publication number: 20170046033
    Abstract: A wearable computing device receives user preferences, wherein the user preferences include information detailing one or more types of information to display based on one or more criteria being satisfied. The wearable computing device determines information to display on the wearable computing device based on the user preferences. The wearable computing device displays the determined information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, Paul N. Krystek, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, JR.
  • Patent number: 9564124
    Abstract: A wearable computing device receives user preferences, wherein the user preferences include information detailing one or more types of information to display based on one or more criteria being satisfied. The wearable computing device determines information to display on the wearable computing device based on the user preferences. The wearable computing device displays the determined information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2017
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, Paul N. Krystek, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160373536
    Abstract: A wearable computing device receives user preferences, wherein the user preferences include information detailing one or more types of information to display based on one or more criteria being satisfied. The wearable computing device determines information to display on the wearable computing device based on the user preferences. The wearable computing device displays the determined information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, Paul N. Krystek, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160372108
    Abstract: A wearable computing device receives user preferences, wherein the user preferences include information detailing one or more types of information to display based on one or more criteria being satisfied. The wearable computing device determines information to display on the wearable computing device based on the user preferences. The wearable computing device displays the determined information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, Paul N. Krystek, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, JR.
  • Publication number: 20160164922
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method for managing an authentication policy for a user on a network of an organization includes determining at least one social media attribute of the user, and a social media risk value is assigned based on the at least one social media attribute of the user. The method further includes determining at least one network activity risk attribute of the user, and a network activity risk score is assigned based on the at least one network activity risk attribute. A current risk assessment score of the user is calculated based on the social media risk value and the network activity risk value. An authentication policy for the user is determined based on the current risk assessment score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20160142405
    Abstract: An approach for authenticating a device is provided. The approach includes a computer implemented method for receiving a first stage biometric variable verification data for accessing the device. The approach further includes a computer-implemented method for computing a second stage binary authentication data for accessing the device. The approach further includes analyzing the received first stage biometric variable verification data and the second stage binary authentication data. The approach further includes receiving the second binary authentication data for accessing the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Suzanne C. Deffeyes, Francis J. Hildenbrand, JR., Garreth J. Jeremiah, Amir Khan, C. Steven Lingafelt
  • Patent number: 9286453
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to managing authentication policies for users on a network of an organization. A computer-implemented method for managing an authentication policy for a user on a network of an organization is provided. The method maintains a current risk assessment score of the user based on an organizational role of the user within the organization and a history of security violations on the network. The method determines the authentication policy for the user based on the current risk assessment score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20150324559
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to managing authentication policies for users on a network of an organization. A computer-implemented method for managing an authentication policy for a user on a network of an organization is provided. The method maintains a current risk assessment score of the user based on an organizational role of the user within the organization and a history of security violations on the network. The method determines the authentication policy for the user based on the current risk assessment score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Gregory J. Boss, Andrew R. Jones, C. Steven Lingafelt, Kevin C. McConnell, John E. Moore, JR.