Patents by Inventor Daniel Joseph McIchionc

Daniel Joseph McIchionc 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).

  • System, method and computer program product for process-based selection of virus detection actions
    Patent number: 6973578
    Abstract: A system, method and computer program product are provided for efficient on-access computer virus scanning of files. Initially, a process for accessing files is identified. Thereafter, virus detection actions are selected based at least in part on the process. The virus detection actions are then performed on the files.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2005
    Assignee: Networks Associates Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Daniel Joseph McIchionc