Patents by Inventor Cynthia Smith

Cynthia 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).

  • Publication number: 20210254056
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the evaluation, alteration and/or optimization of gene signaling. Methods and systems are also provided which exploit the information generated in the identification of new targets and non-canonical signaling pathways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Inventors: Yuting LIU, Alla SIGOVA, Charles W. O'DONNELL, Cynthia SMITH, Gavin WHISSELL, Brett CHEVALIER, Jennifer F. BRYAN, Donna T. WARD
  • Publication number: 20210161997
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treating a patient with a genetic disease, such as fibronectin glomerulopathy, hereditary coproporphyria and others. Methods and compositions are also provided for modulating the disease-associated gene(s) by altering gene signaling networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2019
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: David A. Bumcrot, Alfica Sehgal, Alla Sigova, Vaishnavi Rajagopal, Brian Schwartz, Cynthia Smith
  • Patent number: 10897465
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including obtaining a request from a mobile device to allow user access to restricted content of a separate device. The process further includes forwarding a token to the separate device by way of a second wireless network, to obtain a separate device token, and forwarding the token to the first device by way of the first network to obtain a mobile device token, wherein the mobile device token is forwarded to the separate device by way of a third network. A confirmation that the token was obtained at the separate device is based on the result of the comparison indicating a match between the mobile device token and the separate device token. Access to the restricted content of the separate device is authorized based on to the confirmation. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Publication number: 20170324739
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including obtaining a request from a mobile device to allow user access to restricted content of a separate device. The process further includes forwarding a token to the separate device by way of a second wireless network, to obtain a separate device token, and forwarding the token to the first device by way of the first network to obtain a mobile device token, wherein the mobile device token is forwarded to the separate device by way of a third network. A confirmation that the token was obtained at the separate device is based on the result of the comparison indicating a match between the mobile device token and the separate device token. Access to the restricted content of the separate device is authorized based on to the confirmation. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt SMITH, Cynthia SMITH
  • Patent number: 9742771
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including receiving a request from a first device to access information content of a second device. The process further includes forwarding a token to the second device by way of a second wireless network, to obtain a second device token, and forwarding the token to the first device by way of the first network to obtain a first device token, wherein the first device forwards the first device token to the second device by way of a third network. A confirmation that the token was received at the first device is based on the result of the comparison indicating a match between the first device token and the second device token. Access to the information content of the second device is authorized in response to the confirmation. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Angel Secure Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Publication number: 20160255058
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining examination results based on sensory information obtained from sensors operating in a deployed environment, wherein the sensory information includes a combination of more than one of temperature, position, motion, and mission status. Software agents conduct reviews of examination results based on sensory ranges. Encryption key fragments are generated in response to the reviews of the examination results. The encryption key fragments are combined, to obtain a cryptographic session key. A clear-text version of encrypted sensitive information is obtained via the cryptographic session key responsive to the examination results falling within the sensory ranges. Decryption of the encrypted sensitive information is prevented responsive at least one of the examination results falling outside the sensory ranges. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith, Benjamin Smith, Daniel Sabin
  • Patent number: 9355228
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving multiple software agents and configuring a network of the multiple software agents according to a predetermined policy. The process can further include facilitating secure communications among software agents of the network of the multiple software agents according to the predetermined policy. A state of one of the system, a system environment within which the system operates, or a combination thereof can be determined, based on the secure communications among the software agents of the network of the multiple software agents. A computing environment can be facilitated conditionally on the state of the one of the system, the system environment, or the combination thereof, according to the predetermined policy to support a mission application. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Assignee: Angel Secure Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, III, Cynthia Smith, Benjamin Smith, Daniel Sabin
  • Publication number: 20160142416
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including receiving a request from a first device to access information content of a second device. The process further includes forwarding a token to the second device by way of a second wireless network, to obtain a second device token, and forwarding the token to the first device by way of the first network to obtain a first device token, wherein the first device forwards the first device token to the second device by way of a third network. A confirmation that the token was received at the first device is based on the result of the comparison indicating a match between the first device token and the second device token. Access to the information content of the second device is authorized in response to the confirmation. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: FRED HEWITT SMITH, CYNTHIA SMITH
  • Patent number: 9270660
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including receiving a request from a first device to access information content of a second device. The process further includes determining that the first device is authorized to access the information content according to authorization credentials, and determining a token associated with the request in response to determining that the first device is authorized to access the information content. The token is forwarded to the first device, and it is confirmed that the token was received at the first device. Access to the information content of the second device is authorized in response to confirming that the token was received at the first device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: ANGEL SECURE NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Publication number: 20140157392
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may perform, for example, operations including receiving a request from a first device to access information content of a second device. The process further includes determining that the first device is authorized to access the information content according to authorization credentials, and determining a token associated with the request in response to determining that the first device is authorized to access the information content. The token is forwarded to the first device, and it is confirmed that the token was received at the first device. Access to the information content of the second device is authorized in response to confirming that the token was received at the first device. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: ANGEL SECURE NETWORKS, INC.
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Publication number: 20140020049
    Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the subject disclosure may include, for example, receiving multiple software agents and configuring a network of the multiple software agents according to a predetermined policy. The process can further include facilitating secure communications among software agents of the network of the multiple software agents according to the predetermined policy. A state of one of the system, a system environment within which the system operates, or a combination thereof can be determined, based on the secure communications among the software agents of the network of the multiple software agents. A computing environment can be facilitated conditionally on the state of the one of the system, the system environment, or the combination thereof, according to the predetermined policy to support a mission application. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, III, Cynthia Smith, Benjamin Smith, Daniel Sabin
  • Patent number: 8533855
    Abstract: A secure detection network system includes plurality of remote nodes, each remote node comprising a set of detector interfaces configured to couple to a set of detectors disposed to detect the presence of an illegal asset within a shipping container; at least one server node configured to initialize, install, and authenticate each remote node in the plurality of remote nodes, including delivering to each remote node an agent module, said agent module for each remote node comprising a node specific configuration file defining a set of nodes with which the remote node can communicate and a different encryption means corresponding to each node in the set of nodes; and a communication path coupling the plurality of remote nodes and the at least one server node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Angel Secure Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Benjamin Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Publication number: 20120005730
    Abstract: A secure detection network system includes plurality of remote nodes, each remote node comprising a set of detector interfaces configured to couple to a set of detectors disposed to detect the presence of an illegal asset within a shipping container; at least one server node configured to initialize, install, and authenticate each remote node in the plurality of remote nodes, including delivering to each remote node an agent module, said agent module for each remote node comprising a node specific configuration file defining a set of nodes with which the remote node can communicate and a different encryption means corresponding to each node in the set of nodes; and a communication path coupling the plurality of remote nodes and the at least one server node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Benjamin Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Patent number: 7930761
    Abstract: A secure detection network system includes plurality of remote nodes, each remote node comprising a set of detector interfaces configured to couple to a set of detectors disposed to detect the presence of an illegal asset within a shipping container; at least one server node configured to initialize, install, and authenticate each remote node in the plurality of remote nodes, including delivering to each remote node an agent module, said agent module for each remote node comprising a node specific configuration file defining a set of nodes with which the remote node can communicate and a different encryption means corresponding to each node in the set of nodes; and a communication path coupling the plurality of remote nodes and the at least one server node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Angel Secure Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Benjamin H Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Publication number: 20090083842
    Abstract: A secure detection network system includes plurality of remote nodes, each remote node comprising a set of detector interfaces configured to couple to a set of detectors disposed to detect the presence of an illegal asset within a shipping container; at least one server node configured to initialize, install, and authenticate each remote node in the plurality of remote nodes, including delivering to each remote node an agent module, said agent module for each remote node comprising a node specific configuration file defining a set of nodes with which the remote node can communicate and a different encryption means corresponding to each node in the set of nodes; and a communication path coupling the plurality of remote nodes and the at least one server node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt SMITH, Benjamin Hewitt SMITH, Cynthia SMITH
  • Patent number: 7482318
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating neuronal apoptosis in a mammal using nucleic acid encoding HSV-2 ICP10PK, or a polypeptide encoded thereby. The invention further relates to a method of treating neuronal apoptosis in a mammal using ICP10PK in combination with a nucleic acid encoding bcl-2, or the polypeptide encoded thereby. The invention also relates to the use of ICP10PK and ICP10PK in combination with bcl-2 to treat non-neuronal diseases characterized by apoptosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: University of Maryland, Baltimore
    Inventors: Laure Aurelian, Dana Perkins, Cynthia Smith
  • Patent number: 7475428
    Abstract: A secure detection network system includes plurality of remote nodes, each remote node comprising a set of detector interfaces configured to couple to a set of detectors disposed to detect the presence of an illegal asset within a shipping container; at least one server node configured to initialize, install, and authenticate each remote node in the plurality of remote nodes, including delivering to each remote node an agent module, said agent module for each remote node comprising a node specific configuration file defining a set of nodes with which the remote node can communicate and a different encryption means corresponding to each node in the set of nodes; and a communication path coupling the plurality of remote nodes and the at least one server node.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Angel Secure Networks, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Benjamin Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Publication number: 20040073808
    Abstract: A secure detection network system includes plurality of remote nodes, each remote node comprising a set of detector interfaces configured to couple to a set of detectors disposed to detect the presence of an illegal asset within a shipping container; at least one server node configured to initialize, install, and authenticate each remote node in the plurality of remote nodes, including delivering to each remote node an agent module, said agent module for each remote node comprising a node specific configuration file defining a set of nodes with which the remote node can communicate and a different encryption means corresponding to each node in the set of nodes; and a communication path coupling the plurality of remote nodes and the at least one server node.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Fred Hewitt Smith, Benjamin Hewitt Smith, Cynthia Smith
  • Publication number: 20040053868
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of treating neuronal apoptosis in a mammal using nucleic acid encoding HSV-2 ICP10PK, or a polypeptide encoded thereby. The invention further relates to a method of treating neuronal apoptosis in a mammal using ICP10PK in combination with a nucleic acid encoding bcl-2, or the polypeptide encoded thereby. The invention also relates to the use of ICP10PK and ICP10PK in combination with bcl-2 to treat non-neuronal diseases characterized by apoptosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Laure Aurelian, Dana Perkins, Cynthia Smith
  • Patent number: 6433887
    Abstract: In a printing system queuing jobs, some jobs are made dependent on primary jobs. If a user delete a primary job, the depending jobs are retrieved and automatically deleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2002
    Assignee: Xerox Corporation
    Inventors: David L. Salgado, Jack Daughton, Cynthia Smith, Andrew Martin