Patents by Inventor Dale H. Manthei

Dale H. Manthei 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).

  • Service account access
    Patent number: 9332006
    Abstract: A computer system detects an external media device and determines the external media device contains authentication data for the computer system. In response, a first password is generated based on an identifier unique to the computer system. A prompt is displayed for a second password obtained from a service provider. The second password is received through an input device. The computer system provides access to the service account if the second password matches the first password.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Keith D. Cramer, Dale H. Manthei, Niraj D. Patel, Benjamin C. VanHavermaet
  • Service account access
    Patent number: 9325700
    Abstract: A computer system detects an external media device and determines the external media device contains authentication data for the computer system. In response, a first password is generated based on an identifier unique to the computer system. A prompt is displayed for a second password obtained from a service provider. The second password is received through an input device. The computer system provides access to the service account if the second password matches the first password.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Keith D. Cramer, Dale H. Manthei, Niraj D. Patel, Benjamin C. VanHavermaet
  • SERVICE ACCOUNT ACCESS
    Publication number: 20150347737
    Abstract: A computer system detects an external media device and determines the external media device contains authentication data for the computer system. In response, a first password is generated based on an identifier unique to the computer system. A prompt is displayed for a second password obtained from a service provider. The second password is received through an input device. The computer system provides access to the service account if the second password matches the first password.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Keith D. Cramer, Dale H. Manthei, Niraj D. Patel, Benjamin C. VanHavermaet
  • SERVICE ACCOUNT ACCESS
    Publication number: 20150350187
    Abstract: A computer system detects an external media device and determines the external media device contains authentication data for the computer system. In response, a first password is generated based on an identifier unique to the computer system. A prompt is displayed for a second password obtained from a service provider. The second password is received through an input device. The computer system provides access to the service account if the second password matches the first password.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2014
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Keith D. Cramer, Dale H. Manthei, Niraj D. Patel, Benjamin C. VanHavermaet