Patents by Inventor Christian T. Wentz
Christian T. Wentz 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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Patent number: 11861400Abstract: A method of selecting a distributed framework includes identifying, by a selection device coupled to a memory, at least a first cryptographic evaluator of a plurality of cryptographic evaluators, wherein identifying the at least a first cryptographic evaluator further comprises and evaluating a secure proof generated by the at least a first cryptographic evaluator, and identifying the at least a first cryptographic evaluator as a function of the secure proof, assigning, by the selection device, a confidence level of the at least a first cryptographic evaluator, and selecting, by a selection device, a distributed framework from the plurality of cryptographic evaluators as a function of the confidence level, and assigning a task to the distributed framework.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: Ares Technologies, IncInventor: Christian T. Wentz
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Patent number: 11831777Abstract: A secure computing hardware apparatus includes at least a secret generator module, the at least a secret generator module configured to generate a module-specific secret, and a device identifier circuit communicatively connected to the at least a secret generator, the device identifier circuit configured to produce at least an output comprising a secure proof of the module-specific secret. Secret generator module may implement one or more physically unclonable functions to generate the module-specific secret.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christian T. Wentz, Anna Lysyanskaya
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Patent number: 11799666Abstract: A system for authenticating a requesting device using verified evaluators includes an authenticating device. The authenticating device is designed and configured to receive at least a first digitally signed assertion from a requesting device, the at least a first digitally signed assertion linked to at least a verification datum, evaluate at least a second digitally signed assertion, signed by at least a cryptographic evaluator, conferring a credential to the requesting device, validate the credential, as a function of the at least a second digitally signed assertion, and authenticate the requesting device based on the credential.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christian T. Wentz, Ilia Lebedev
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Patent number: 11757658Abstract: A system for implementing mixed protocol certificates, the system includes a subject device designed and configured to receive, from an issuing device, a first digital certificate, wherein the first digital certificate further comprises a first digital signature public and private key pair according to a first digital signature protocol and a second digital signature public key according to a second digital signature protocol, wherein the second digital signature protocol is distinct from the first digital signature protocol, to generate a second digital certificate, wherein generating the second digital certificate comprises generating a subject digital signature signing the certificate, the subject digital signature generated as a function of the second digital signature protocol and to provide the first digital certificate and the second digital certificate to a verifying device.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: September 12, 2023Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christian T. Wentz, Mira Belenkiy, Anna Lysyanskaya, Ilia Lebedev
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Patent number: 11716617Abstract: A system for cryptographic authorization of wireless communications includes a verifying node and configured to receive a transfer request from a user device, authenticate the transfer request, generate a transfer authorization token, and provide the transfer authorization token to at least one recipient device.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T Wentz
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Patent number: 11695783Abstract: A method of determining a confidence level associated with a device using heuristics of trust includes receiving, by an evaluating device, at least a communication from a first remote device, determining, by the evaluating device, an identity of the first remote device as a function of the at least a communication, calculating, by the evaluating device, at least a heuristic of trust as a function of the at least a communication and the identity, assigning, by the evaluating device, a first confidence level to the first remote device as a function of the at least a heuristic of trust, and assigning, by the evaluating device, an access right as a function of the first confidence level.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T. Wentz
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Publication number: 20230149097Abstract: An interleaved photon detection array for sampling a physical sample including a plurality of photon detectors, which may be arranged in close proximity to each other. Photon detection array includes at least a first photon detector having at least a first signal detection parameter. Interleaved photon detection array includes at least a second photon detector having at least a second signal detection parameter. Signal detection parameters of the first signal detector and the second signal detector may be heterogenous. Interleaved photon detection array includes a control circuit coupled to the plurality of photon detectors. Control circuit receives signals from the plurality of photon detectors and renders an image of a physical sample. Additional imaging technology such as ultrasound may be combined with photon detection array.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Applicant: Kendall Research Systems, LLCInventor: Christian T. Wentz
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Publication number: 20230132363Abstract: A method of selecting a distributed framework includes identifying, by a selection device coupled to a memory, at least a first cryptographic evaluator of a plurality of cryptographic evaluators, wherein identifying the at least a first cryptographic evaluator further comprises and evaluating a secure proof generated by the at least a first cryptographic evaluator, and identifying the at least a first cryptographic evaluator as a function of the secure proof, assigning, by the selection device, a confidence level of the at least a first cryptographic evaluator, and selecting, by a selection device, a distributed framework from the plurality of cryptographic evaluators as a function of the confidence level, and assigning a task to the distributed framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T. Wentz
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Patent number: 11599098Abstract: A method for testing circuit elements at one or more manufacturing stages comprising receiving, at a circuit verifier a fingerprint of at least a circuit element to be manufactured, wherein the fingerprint further comprises at least an expected output corresponding to at least a test input, transmitting, from the circuit verifier the at least a test input to the at least a circuit element, receiving, at the circuit verifier at least a test output from the at least a circuit element, and comparing, by the circuit verifier the at least a test output to the at least an expected output of the fingerprint of the at least a circuit element.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christian T Wentz, Ilia Lebedev
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Patent number: 11601272Abstract: A system for efficient third-party authentication of asset transfers using trusted computing includes a process authentication node configured to receive transfer data relating to an asset transfer, wherein the transfer data includes at least a first authentication datum, retrieve, from an instance of a secure listing, a first digitally signed assertion including at least a second authentication datum, wherein the first digitally signed assertion is generated by a data validator device as a function of information of a transferring entity, compare the at least a first authentication datum to the at least a second authentication datum, and authenticate the transfer data as a function of the comparing of the at least a first authentication datum to the at least a second authentication datum.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T Wentz
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Patent number: 11575517Abstract: A system for using hardware-secured receptacle devices includes a transfer processing device configured to store transfer method data associated with user on at least a cryptographically secured receptacle device, receive user authentication credentials from a user, authenticate user identity as a function of the user authentication credentials, retrieve a transfer authorization from the at least a cryptographically secured receptacle device as a function of the transfer method data, generate a transfer as a function of the transfer authorization.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T Wentz
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Publication number: 20230034096Abstract: An interleaved photon detection array for sampling a physical sample including a plurality of photon detectors, which may be arranged in close proximity to each other. Photon detection array includes at least a first photon detector having at least a first signal detection parameter. Interleaved photon detection array includes at least a second photon detector having at least a second signal detection parameter. Signal detection parameters of the first signal detector and the second signal detector may be heterogeneous. Interleaved photon detection array includes a control circuit coupled to the plurality of photon detectors. Control circuit receives signals from the plurality of photon detectors and renders an image of a physical sample. Additional imaging technology such as ultrasound may be combined with photon detection array.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: Kendall Research Systems, LLCInventor: Christian T. Wentz
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Publication number: 20220417023Abstract: A method of selecting a distributed framework includes identifying, by a selection device coupled to a memory, at least a first cryptographic evaluator of a plurality of cryptographic evaluators, wherein identifying the at least a first cryptographic evaluator further comprises and evaluating a secure proof generated by the at least a first cryptographic evaluator, and identifying the at least a first cryptographic evaluator as a function of the secure proof, assigning, by the selection device, a confidence level of the at least a first cryptographic evaluator, and selecting, by a selection device, a distributed framework from the plurality of cryptographic evaluators as a function of the confidence level, and assigning a task to the distributed framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T. Wentz
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Publication number: 20220337432Abstract: A system for implementing mixed protocol certificates, the system includes a subject device designed and configured to receive, from an issuing device, a first digital certificate, wherein the first digital certificate further comprises a first digital signature public and private key pair according to a first digital signature protocol and a second digital signature public key according to a second digital signature protocol, wherein the second digital signature protocol is distinct from the first digital signature protocol, to generate a second digital certificate, wherein generating the second digital certificate comprises generating a subject digital signature signing the certificate, the subject digital signature generated as a function of the second digital signature protocol and to provide the first digital certificate and the second digital certificate to a verifying device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: October 20, 2022Applicant: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christian T. Wentz, Mira Belenkiy, Anna Lysyanskaya, Ilia Lebedev
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Patent number: 11379263Abstract: A method of selecting a distributed framework includes identifying, by a selection device coupled to a memory, at least a first remote device of a plurality of remote devices, wherein identifying the at least a first remote device further comprises and evaluating a secure proof generated by the at least a first remote device, and identifying the at least a first remote device as a function of the secure proof, assigning, by the selection device, a confidence level of the at least a first remote device, and selecting, by a selection device, a distributed framework from the plurality of remote devices as a function of the confidence level, and assigning a task to the distributed framework.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T. Wentz
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Patent number: 11374771Abstract: A system for implementing mixed protocol certificates, the system includes a subject device designed and configured to receive, from an issuing device, a first digital certificate, wherein the first digital certificate further comprises a first digital signature public and private key pair according to a first digital signature protocol and a second digital signature public key according to a second digital signature protocol, wherein the second digital signature protocol is distinct from the first digital signature protocol, to generate a second digital certificate, wherein generating the second digital certificate comprises generating a subject digital signature signing the certificate, the subject digital signature generated as a function of the second digital signature protocol and to provide the first digital certificate and the second digital certificate to a verifying device.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christian T. Wentz, Mira Belenkiy, Anna Lysyanskaya, Ilia Lebedev
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Patent number: 11316692Abstract: A method of selecting a distributed framework includes identifying, by a selection device coupled to a memory, at least a first cryptographic evaluator of a plurality of cryptographic evaluators, wherein identifying the at least a first cryptographic evaluator further comprises and evaluating a secure proof generated by the at least a first cryptographic evaluator, and identifying the at least a first cryptographic evaluator as a function of the secure proof, assigning, by the selection device, a confidence level of the at least a first cryptographic evaluator, and selecting, by a selection device, a distributed framework from the plurality of cryptographic evaluators as a function of the confidence level, and assigning a task to the distributed framework.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T Wentz
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Publication number: 20220123948Abstract: A system for authenticating a requesting device using verified evaluators includes an authenticating device. The authenticating device is designed and configured to receive at least a first digitally signed assertion from a requesting device, the at least a first digitally signed assertion linked to at least a verification datum, evaluate at least a second digitally signed assertion, signed by at least a cryptographic evaluator, conferring a credential to the requesting device, validate the credential, as a function of the at least a second digitally signed assertion, and authenticate the requesting device based on the credential.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christian T. Wentz, Ilia Lebedev
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Publication number: 20220123937Abstract: A secure computing hardware apparatus includes at least a secret generator module, the at least a secret generator module configured to generate a module-specific secret, and a device identifier circuit communicatively connected to the at least a secret generator, the device identifier circuit configured to produce at least an output comprising a secure proof of the module-specific secret. Secret generator module may implement one or more physically unclonable functions to generate the module-specific secret.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2022Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Christian T. Wentz, Anna Lysyanskaya
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Patent number: 11251959Abstract: A method of manufacturing a secure computing hardware apparatus includes receiving at least a secret generator, wherein the secret generator is configured to generate a module-specific secret, receiving a device identifier, wherein the device identifier is configured to produce at least an output comprising a secure proof of the module-specific secret, and communicatively connecting the device identifier to the secret generator.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: February 15, 2022Assignee: Ares Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Christian T Wentz