Patents by Inventor Colin O'Flynn

Colin O'Flynn 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).

  • Insertion of faults into computer systems
    Patent number: 9523737
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for causing the incorrect operation (‘faults’) of digital devices such as embedded computer systems or integrated circuits. The apparatus uses a switching element to cause perturbations on the power supplies of the digital device. This apparatus can be connected to existing embedded systems with a minimal of modifications, and can insert a variety of faults into those embedded systems. Such faults can be used for verification of fault-tolerant systems or algorithms, including both safety-critical designs and cryptographic designs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2016
    Assignee: NewAE Technology Inc.
    Inventor: Colin O'Flynn
  • Insertion of Faults into Computer Systems
    Publication number: 20160196196
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for causing the incorrect operation (‘faults’) of digital devices such as embedded computer systems or integrated circuits. The apparatus uses a switching element to cause perturbations on the power supplies of the digital device. This apparatus can be connected to existing embedded systems with a minimal of modifications, and can insert a variety of faults into those embedded systems. Such faults can be used for verification of fault-tolerant systems or algorithms, including both safety-critical designs and cryptographic designs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventor: Colin O'Flynn