Patents by Inventor Dallas De Atley

Dallas De Atley 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: 10771545
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide non-transitory machine-readable medium that stores a program which when executed by at least one processing unit of a device synchronizes a set of keychains stored on the device with a set of other devices. The device and the set of other devices are communicatively coupled to one another through a peer-to-peer (P2P) network. The program receives a modification to a keychain in the set of keychains stored on the device. The program generates an update request for each device in the set of other devices in order to synchronize the set of keychains stored on device with the set of other devices. The program transmits through the P2P network the set of update requests to the set of other devices over a set of separate, secure communication channels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Mitchell D. Adler, Michael Brouwer, Dallas De Atley
  • Patent number: 10645573
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable medium for providing telecommunications carrier configuration at activation of a mobile device. In one implementation, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a request for activation of a mobile device, and during activation of the mobile device, determining for the mobile device a telecommunications carrier from a number of telecommunications carriers, and identifying information associated with the determined telecommunications carrier for configuring the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David Fleischman, Patrick Coffman, Jeremy Wyld, Gregory N. Christie, Jerrold Von Hauck, Audra Men-jhi Liu, Sebastien Sahuc, Muralidhar S. Vempaty, Shruti Chugh, Ashutosh Chaubey, Dallas De Atley, Jean-Marc Padova, Heath Culp, Bruno Posokhow, Brian Cassidy, John N. Lehner
  • Patent number: 10521214
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for upgrades and synchronization of applications installed on a device, such as a mobile device. In one embodiment, a device may include applications purchased and downloaded via a content management system. The device maintains a list or database of applications that are authorized for each device. This list is also replicated in a remote cache that is maintained by an archive host. The device may then synchronize and upgrade these applications across multiple platforms, such as one or more computers that can be coupled to the device or the archive host. The archive host allows for files of the application be provided back to the device. Upon installation, the device can then confirm the authorization and identity of the newly installed application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Cooper, Dallas De Atley
  • Patent number: 10470038
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable medium for providing telecommunications carrier configuration at activation of a mobile device. In one implementation, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a request for activation of a mobile device, and during activation of the mobile device, determining for the mobile device a telecommunications carrier from a number of telecommunications carriers, and identifying information associated with the determined telecommunications carrier for configuring the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David Fleischman, Patrick Coffman, Jeremy Wyld, Gregory N. Christie, Jerrold Von Hauck, Audra Men-jhi Liu, Sebastien Sahuc, Muralidhar S. Vempaty, Shruti Chugh, Ashutosh Chaubey, Dallas De Atley, Jean-Marc Padova, Heath Culp, Bruno Posokhow, Brian Cassidy, John N. Lehner
  • Patent number: 10440561
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bush, Scott Forstall, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Dallas De Atley, Steve Jobs, Patrice Gautier
  • Publication number: 20190273729
    Abstract: Some embodiments provide non-transitory machine-readable medium that stores a program which when executed by at least one processing unit of a device synchronizes a set of keychains stored on the device with a set of other devices. The device and the set of other devices are communicatively coupled to one another through a peer-to-peer (P2P) network. The program receives a modification to a keychain in the set of keychains stored on the device. The program generates an update request for each device in the set of other devices in order to synchronize the set of keychains stored on device with the set of other devices. The program transmits through the P2P network the set of update requests to the set of other devices over a set of separate, secure communication channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Mitchell D. ADLER, Michael BROUWER, Dallas DE ATLEY
  • Patent number: 10178546
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bush, Scott Forstall, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Dallas De Atley, Steve Jobs, Patrice Gautier
  • Publication number: 20170277886
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for authorizing software code to be executed or access capabilities in secure operating environments. Profiles may be issued by trusted entities to extend trust to other entities to allow those other entities to provide or control execution of applications in a secure operating environment such as on particular computing devices. The profiles allow entities to add software code to the device without reauthorizing each distribution by a trusted authority such as testing, quality assurance, or to limited groups of devices controlled or authorized by the other entities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: DALLAS DE ATLEY, HEIKO PANTHER, MITCHELL ADLER, SIMON COOPER, MICHAEL BROUWER, MATT REDA
  • Patent number: 9672350
    Abstract: Embodiments include systems and methods for authorizing software code to be executed or access capabilities in secure operating environments. Profiles may be issued by trusted entities to extend trust to other entities to allow those other entities to provide or control execution of applications in a secure operating environment such as on particular computing devices. The profiles allow entities to add software code to the device without reauthorizing each distribution by a trusted authority such as testing, quality assurance, or to limited groups of devices controlled or authorized by the other entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Dallas De Atley, Heiko Panther, Mitchell Adler, Simon Cooper, Michael Brouwer, Matt Reda
  • Publication number: 20160366585
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable medium for providing telecommunications carrier configuration at activation of a mobile device. In one implementation, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a request for activation of a mobile device, and during activation of the mobile device, determining for the mobile device a telecommunications carrier from a number of telecommunications carriers, and identifying information associated with the determined telecommunications carrier for configuring the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2016
    Publication date: December 15, 2016
    Inventors: David FLEISCHMAN, Patrick COFFMAN, Jeremy WYLD, Gregory N. CHRISTIE, Jerrold Von HAUCK, Audra Men-jhi LIU, Sebastien SAHUC, Muralidhar S. VEMPATY, Shruti CHUGH, Ashutosh CHAUBEY, Dallas DE ATLEY, Jean-Marc PADOVA, Heath CULP, Bruno POSOKHOW, Brian CASSIDY, John N. LEHNER
  • Publication number: 20160342411
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for upgrades and synchronization of applications installed on a device, such as a mobile device. In one embodiment, a device may include applications purchased and downloaded via a content management system. The device maintains a list or database of applications that are authorized for each device. This list is also replicated in a remote cache that is maintained by an archive host. The device may then synchronize and upgrade these applications across multiple platforms, such as one or more computers that can be coupled to the device or the archive host. The archive host allows for files of the application be provided back to the device. Upon installation, the device can then confirm the authorization and identity of the newly installed application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventors: Simon COOPER, Dallas DE ATLEY
  • Patent number: 9451450
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable medium for providing telecommunications carrier configuration at activation of a mobile device. In one implementation, a method is provided. The method includes receiving a request for activation of a mobile device, and during activation of the mobile device, determining for the mobile device a telecommunications carrier from a number of telecommunications carriers, and identifying information associated with the determined telecommunications carrier for configuring the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David Fleischman, Patrick Coffman, Jeremy Wyld, Gregory N. Christie, Jerry Hauck, Audra Men-jhi Liu, Sebastien Sahuc, Muralidhar S. Vempaty, Shruti Chugh, Ashutosh Chaubey, Dallas De Atley, Jean-Marc Padova, Heath Culp, Bruno Posokhow, Brian Cassidy, John N. Lehner
  • Patent number: 9378340
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for upgrades and synchronization of applications installed on a device, such as a mobile device. In one embodiment, a device may include applications purchased and downloaded via a content management system. The device maintains a list or database of applications that are authorized for each device. This list is also replicated in a remote cache that is maintained by an archive host. The device may then synchronize and upgrade these applications across multiple platforms, such as one or more computers that can be coupled to the device or the archive host. The archive host allows for files of the application be provided back to the device. Upon installation, the device can then confirm the authorization and identity of the newly installed application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Simon Cooper, Dallas de Atley
  • Patent number: 9208201
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for data storage. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of identifying a running query from an application; determining one or more data items of a plurality of data items that the application has permission to view according to one or more application specific access policies; and presenting the one or more data items to the application while not presenting other data items of the plurality of data items.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Dominic B. Giampaolo, Dallas De Atley, Matthew G. Watson, Matthew J. Reda, Curtis Galloway, Benjamin Case Trumbull, Nicholas William Colby Gillett
  • Publication number: 20150082458
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for upgrades and synchronization of applications installed on a device, such as a mobile device. In one embodiment, a device may include applications purchased and downloaded via a content management system. The device maintains a list or database of applications that are authorized for each device. This list is also replicated in a remote cache that is maintained by an archive host. The device may then synchronize and upgrade these applications across multiple platforms, such as one or more computers that can be coupled to the device or the archive host. The archive host allows for files of the application be provided back to the device. Upon installation, the device can then confirm the authorization and identity of the newly installed application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Simon COOPER, Dallas de ATLEY
  • Patent number: 8977294
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable medium for securely locating a mobile device. In one implementation, a method is provided. The method includes receiving first information from a first device, where the first information is usable to identify a geographic location of the first device. The first information is verified as originating from the first device. A first request for the geographic location of the first device is received, where the first request includes second information associated with a user associated with the first device. The geographic location of the first device is provided to the user at a second device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventor: Dallas De Atley
  • Publication number: 20150004959
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bush, Scott Forstall, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Phillip W. Schiller, Dallas De Atley, Steve Jobs, Patrice Gautier
  • Patent number: 8880736
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods and systems of backing up applications and their associated data installed on a device, such as a mobile device. In particular, data for a backed-up application is stored on a remote archive host and can be restored to dynamically managed containers of securely installed applications on the device. Upon request, the archive host may provide a package of files to the device. The device may then restore the application based on the contents of the package. The package may comprise all the files needed to install the application including the program code, data, and documents. Alternatively, the package may simply comprise just some of the files, such as just the data or documents for an application. After installation, a secure installer framework may be used to verify the applications and authorize the application's execution on the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2014
    Inventors: Simon Cooper, Dallas De Atley
  • Patent number: 8849278
    Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatus that facilitate activation of mobile devices, such as communication devices or multi-function devices, via a computer are disclosed. According to one aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be forced into a limited service mode until properly activated with a service provider for a wireless network. According to another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can defer its attempt to send a location update request to a wireless network. According to still another aspect of the invention, a mobile device can be automatically controlled to reset a portion of its internal hardware to initiate a location update request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bush, Scott Forstall, Jeffrey L. Robbin, Eddy Cue, Phillip W. Schiller, Dallas De Atley, Steve Jobs, Patrice Gautier
  • Patent number: 8849717
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for upgrades and synchronization of applications installed on a device, such as a mobile device. In one embodiment, a device may include applications purchased and downloaded via a content management system. The device maintains a list or database of applications that are authorized for each device. This list is also replicated in a remote cache that is maintained by an archive host. The device may then synchronize and upgrade these applications across multiple platforms, such as one or more computers that can be coupled to the device or the archive host. The archive host allows for files of the application be provided back to the device. Upon installation, the device can then confirm the authorization and identity of the newly installed application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2014
    Inventors: Simon Cooper, Dallas De Atley