Patents by Inventor Daniel Gerrity

Daniel Gerrity 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: 20130036464
    Abstract: A processor can be used to ensure that program code can only be used for a designed purpose and not exploited by malware. Embodiments of an illustrative processor can comprise logic operable to execute a program instruction and to distinguish whether the program instruction is a legitimate branch instruction or a non-legitimate branch instruction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew F. Glew, Daniel A. Gerrity, Clarence T. Tegreene
  • Publication number: 20130031364
    Abstract: A data processing system, a server such as a federated server, a computer system, and like devices, and associated operating methods can be configured to support fine-grained security including resource allocation and resource scheduling. A data processing system can comprise a federated server operable to access data distributed among a plurality of remote data sources upon request from a plurality of client users and applications; and logic executable on the federated server. The logic can be operable to enforce fine-grained security operations on a plurality of federated shared data sets distributed among the plurality of remote data sources.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gerrity, Clarence T. Tegreene
  • Publication number: 20130024939
    Abstract: An embodiment or embodiments of a computing system can conditionally trap based on a taint vector. A computing system can comprise at least one taint vector operable to list at least one of a plurality of taints indicative of potential security risk originating from at least one of a plurality of resources, and response logic operable to monitor the at least one taint vector and respond to a predetermined taint condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gerrity, Clarence T. Tegreene
  • Publication number: 20130024937
    Abstract: A method operable in a computing device adapted for handling security risk can use taint accumulation to detect intrusion. The method can comprise receiving a plurality of taint indicators indicative of potential security risk from a plurality of distinct sources at distinct times, and accumulating the plurality of taint indicators independently using a corresponding plurality of distinct accumulation functions. Security risk can be assessed according to a risk assessment function that is cumulative of the plurality of taint indicators.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew F. Glew, Daniel A. Gerrity, Clarence T. Tegreene
  • Publication number: 20130024676
    Abstract: In at least some embodiments, a processor in accordance with the present disclosure is operable to enforce control flow integrity. For examiner, a processor may comprise logic operable to execute a control flow integrity instruction specified to verify changes in control flow and respond to verification failure by at least one of a trap or an exception.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew F. Glew, Daniel A. Gerrity, Clarence T. Tegreene
  • Publication number: 20130022201
    Abstract: A memory device is operable to perform channel encryption wherein for communication between devices, each includes cryptographic logic and performs cryptographic operations. In an illustrative embodiment, the memory device can comprise memory operable to store data communicated via a communication channel from a processor, and logic operable to perform channel encryption operations on the communication channel that communicates information between the processor and the memory.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gerrity, Casey T. Tegreene
  • Publication number: 20130024867
    Abstract: An entitlement vector may be used when selecting a thread for execution in a multi-threading environment in terms of aspects such as priority. An embodiment or embodiments of an information handling apparatus can comprise a library comprising a plurality of functions and components operable to handle a plurality of objects. The information handling apparatus can further comprise an entitlement vector operable to assign entitlement to at least one of a plurality of resources to selected ones of the plurality of functions and components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel A. Gerrity, Clarence T. Tegreene
  • Publication number: 20120121103
    Abstract: Certain aspects relate to providing an at least one audio source to at least one user. Certain aspects relate to selectively modifying an at least one first sound source to be provided to the at least one user, wherein the at least one first sound source is combined with an at least one second sound source, and wherein the selectively modifying is performed relative to the at least one audio source based at least in part on at least some specific information of the at least one first sound source. Other aspects relate to selectively modifying the at least one first sound source to be provided to the at least one user relative to the at least one second sound source based at least in part on at least some specific information of the at least one first sound source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Alexander J. Cohen, Geoffrey F. Deane, Daniel A. Gerrity, 3ric Johanson, Edward K. Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, Nathan Pegram, John D. Rinaldo, JR., Phillip Rutschman, Clarence T. Tegreene, Debra M. Warden, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120051561
    Abstract: Certain aspects relate to providing an at least one audio source to at least one user. Certain aspects relate to selectively modifying an at least one first sound source to be provided to the at least one user, wherein the at least one first sound source is combined with an at least one second sound source, and wherein the selectively modifying is performed relative to the at least one audio source based at least in part on at least some specific information of the at least one first sound source. Other aspects relate to selectively modifying the at least one first sound source to be provided to the at least one user relative to the at least one second sound source based at least in part on at least some specific information of the at least one first sound source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: March 1, 2012
    Inventors: Alexander J. Cohen, Geoffrey F. Deane, Daniel A. Gerrity, 3ric Johanson, Edward K.Y. Jung, Royce A. Levien, Robert W. Lord, Mark A. Malamud, William Henry Mangione-Smith, Nathan Pegram, John D. Rinaldo, JR., Phillip Rutschman, Clarence T. Tegreene, Debra M. Warden, Lowell L. Wood, JR.
  • Patent number: 7931304
    Abstract: Vouchers and methods for providing vouchers configured to assist in distinguishing unauthorized duplicate or counterfeit vouchers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a voucher can include a substrate, a first indicia on the substrate, and a thermally responsive second indicia on the substrate. At least one of the first indicia and the second indicia can indicate a value of the voucher. A system which assists in detecting alteration of value documents or transmissions, such as a coin counter voucher is provided. Voucher information such as the voucher value is included in the voucher in an encrypted or otherwise modified form. When the voucher is presented for redemptions, the encrypted information is decrypted and compared to independently available voucher information. Failure of the information to match indicates that the voucher has been altered or should otherwise be further checked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Brown, Kirk Beach, Daniel A. Gerrity, Steven Geiger, Timothy Manion, Scott Scherer
  • Publication number: 20090096205
    Abstract: Vouchers and methods for providing vouchers configured to assist in distinguishing unauthorized duplicate or counterfeit vouchers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a voucher can include a substrate, a first indicia on the substrate, and a thermally responsive second indicia on the substrate. At least one of the first indicia and the second indicia can indicate a value of the voucher. A system which assists in detecting alteration of value documents or transmissions, such as a coin counter voucher is provided. Voucher information such as the voucher value is included in the voucher in an encrypted or otherwise modified form. When the voucher is presented for redemptions, the encrypted information is decrypted and compared to independently available voucher information. Failure of the information to match indicates that the voucher has been altered or should otherwise be further checked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: David J. Brown, Kirk Beach, Daniel A. Gerrity, Steven Geiger, Timothy Manion, Scott Scherer
  • Patent number: 7464868
    Abstract: Vouchers and methods for providing vouchers configured to assist in distinguishing unauthorized duplicate or counterfeit vouchers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a voucher can include a substrate, a first indicia on the substrate, and a thermally responsive second indicia on the substrate. At least one of the first indicia and the second indicia can indicate a value of the voucher. A system which assists in detecting alteration of value documents or transmissions, such as a coin counter voucher is provided. Voucher information such as the voucher value is included in the voucher in an encrypted or otherwise modified form. When the voucher is presented for redemptions, the encrypted information is decrypted and compared to independently available voucher information. Failure of the information to match indicates that the voucher has been altered or should otherwise be further checked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.
    Inventors: David J. Brown, Kirk Beach, Daniel A. Gerrity, Steven Geiger, Timothy Manion, Scott Scherer
  • Patent number: 7302318
    Abstract: A method (200) is disclosed for designing an RNP approach for an aircraft at a particular runway (90). The method includes selecting a runway (201), gathering obstacle data for the obstacle evaluation area (202), selecting a VEB method and terms (204), laying out a preliminary approach, inducing a missed approach segment (206), calculating a preliminary obstacle clearance surface (208), calculating a momentary descent segment using a physical model of the aircraft (210), adjusting the obstacle clearance surface so that no obstacles intersect the surface (212), and optionally optimizing the approach by departing from the operator's standard procedures (214). Preferably, the obstacle clearance surface is adjusted so that it just touches an obstacle, without any object intersecting the surface, thereby providing an optimal decision altitude.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2007
    Assignee: Naverus, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel A Gerrity, Jason E Dougherty, John H Andersen, Stephen D Fulton
  • Publication number: 20060253232
    Abstract: A method (200) is disclosed for designing an RNP approach for an aircraft at a particular runway (90). The method includes selecting a runway (201), gathering obstacle data for the obstacle evaluation area (202), selecting a VEB method and terms (204), laying out a preliminary approach, inducing a missed approach segment (206), calculating a preliminary obstacle clearance surface (208), calculating a momentary descent segment using a physical model of the aircraft (210), adjusting the obstacle clearance surface so that no obstacles intersect the surface (212), and optionally optimizing the approach by departing from the operator's standard procedures (214). Preferably, the obstacle clearance surface is adjusted so that it just touches an obstacle, without any object intersecting the surface, thereby providing an optimal decision altitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: NAVERUS, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Gerrity, Jason Dougherty, John Andersen, Stephen Fulton
  • Publication number: 20050121507
    Abstract: Vouchers and methods for providing vouchers configured to assist in distinguishing unauthorized duplicate or counterfeit vouchers are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a voucher can include a substrate, a first indicia on the substrate, and a thermally responsive second indicia on the substrate. At least one of the first indicia and the second indicia can indicate a value of the voucher. A system which assists in detecting alteration of value documents or transmissions, such as a coin counter voucher is provided. Voucher information such as the voucher value is included in the voucher in an encrypted or otherwise modified form. When the voucher is presented for redemptions, the encrypted information is decrypted and compared to independently available voucher information. Failure of the information to match indicates that the voucher has been altered or should otherwise be further checked.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: David Brown, Kirk Beach, Daniel Gerrity, Steven Geiger, Timothy Manion, Scott Scherer
  • Publication number: 20030160700
    Abstract: A system for measuring human perception at edges of awareness includes a message transmitter providing embedded messages embedded in supraliminal information, a sensory monitor for measuring reaction in an individual to the embedded messages, and a control system connected to the message transmitter, the control system receiving an input from the sensory monitor, the control system including a real-time feedback control loop altering a perceptability of the embedded messages with respect to the supraliminal messages as a function of the sensory monitor input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: Daniel W. GERRITY
    Inventor: Daniel Gerrity
  • Patent number: 6471030
    Abstract: A coin discrimination apparatus and method is provided in which an oscillating electromagnetic field is generated on a single sensing core. The oscillating electromagnetic field is composed on one or more frequency components. The electromagnetic field interacts with a coin, and these interactions are monitored and used to classify the coin according to its physical properties. All frequency components of the magnetic field are phaselocked to a common reference frequency. The phase relationships between the various frequencies are fixed, and the interaction of each frequency component with the coin can be accurately determined without the need for complicated electrical filters or special geometric shaping of the sensing core. In one embodiment, a sensor having a core, preferably ferrite, which is curved, such as in a U-shape or in the shape of a section of a torus, and defining a gap, is provided with a wire winding for excitation and/or detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart K. Neubarth, Alan C. Phillips, Daniel A. Gerrity
  • Patent number: 6116402
    Abstract: A system which assists in detecting alteration of value documents or transmissions, such as a coin counter voucher is provided. Voucher information such as the voucher value is included in the voucher in an encrypted or otherwise modified form. When the voucher is presented for redemptions, the encrypted information is decrypted and compared to independently available voucher information. Failure of the information to match indicates that the voucher has been altered or should otherwise be further checked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2000
    Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirk Beach, Daniel A. Gerrity
  • Patent number: 6056104
    Abstract: A coin discrimination apparatus and method is provided in which an oscillating electromagnetic field is generated on a single sensing core. The oscillating electromagnetic field is composed on one or more frequency components. The electromagnetic field interacts with a coin, and these interactions are monitored and used to classify the coin according to its physical properties. All frequency components of the magnetic field are phase-locked to a common reference frequency. The phase relationships between the various frequencies are fixed, and the interaction of each frequency component with the coin can be accurately determined without the need for complicated electrical filters or special geometric shaping of the sensing core. In one embodiment, a sensor having a core, preferably ferrite, which is curved, such as in a U-shape or in the shape of a section of a torus, and defining a gap, is provided with a wire winding for excitation and/or detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2000
    Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart K. Neubarth, Alan C. Phillips, Daniel A. Gerrity
  • Patent number: 6047808
    Abstract: A coin discrimination apparatus and method is provided in which an oscillating electromagnetic field is generated on a single sensing core. The oscillating electromagnetic field is composed on one or more frequency components. The electromagnetic field interacts with a coin, and these interactions are monitored and used to classify the coin according to its physical properties. All frequency components of the magnetic field are phase-locked to a common reference frequency. The phase relationships between the various frequencies are fixed, and the interaction of each frequency component with the coin can be accurately determined without the need for complicated electrical filters or special geometric shaping of the sensing core. In one embodiment, a sensor having a core, preferably ferrite, which is curved, such as in a U-shape or in the shape of a section of a torus, and defining a gap, is provided with a wire winding for excitation and/or detection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Assignee: Coinstar, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart K. Neubarth, Alan C. Phillips, Daniel A. Gerrity