Patents by Inventor David C. Andrus

David C. Andrus 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: 11734407
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20220386113
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: David C. ANDRUS, Philip F. KEARNEY, Christopher B. ZIMMERMANN, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Nathaniel S. SHARPE
  • Patent number: 11372962
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20200364325
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: David C. ANDRUS, Philip F. KEARNEY, Christopher B. ZIMMERMANN, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Nathaniel S. SHARPE
  • Patent number: 10678904
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20190163895
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: David C. ANDRUS, Philip F. KEARNEY, Christopher B. ZIMMERMANN, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Nathaniel S. SHARPE
  • Patent number: 10089456
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20170337367
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: David C. ANDRUS, Philip F. KEARNEY, Christopher B. ZIMMERMANN, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Nathaniel S. SHARPE
  • Patent number: 9659162
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20150046991
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 8837716
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20100199092
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 6807437
    Abstract: An apparatus and system for providing wireless communication for a portable computer system. In one embodiment, the present invention is a wireless communication apparatus. The wireless communication apparatus is adapted to be communicatively coupled to a portable computer system. In the present embodiment, the apparatus is comprised of a PCB (printed circuit board). It is noted that the PCB of the present invention is separate from and in addition to the PCB of the portable computer system to which it is coupled. The apparatus is further comprised of an antenna, coupled to the PCB adapted to transceive a specific radio frequency band. The apparatus is further comprised of a passive radiator coupled to the PCB. The passive radiator is adapted to provide an omindirectional radiation pattern for the wireless communication apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: 3com Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Matthew Scott Martin, Kurt Stewart
  • Patent number: 6314128
    Abstract: Synchronized receiver circuitry and methods are provided for a spread-spectrum communications system which includes a transmitter for generating a data-modulated carrier signal encoded with a predetermined discrete-stepped, cyclical pseudo-random noise code sequence, and a receiver for despreading and demodulating the encoded spread-spectrum modulated carrier signal. The receiver has a pseudo-random noise code generator, a mixer connected to the pseudo-random noise code generator for mixing the encoded spread-spectrum modulated carrier signal with the code sequence provided by the pseudo/random noise code generator to despread the carrier signal, and an indicator in the receiver for generating a received signal strength indicator analog signal. The synchronized receiver includes a clock which provides a frequency output corresponding to the frequency of the clock driving the pseudo-random noise code generator in the transmitter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: World Wireless Communications, Inc.
    Inventors: Philip A. Bunker, Stuart Biddulph, Richard L. Sawyer, Vance D. Campbell, David C. Andrus
  • Patent number: 4794622
    Abstract: An improved miniature hand-held low power transmitter utilizing a surface acoustic wave (SAW) resonator as the control element to establish the carrier frequency of the oscillator. The SAW resonator stabilizes the frequency of the transmitter to within 0.05% of the center frequency of the SAW resonator for the condition of the user's hand enclosing the transmitter. This stability allows the companion receiver to operate at a narrow bandwidth, 0.1% of the center frequency of the SAW resonator, thus reducing the spurious noise received by the receiver. The configuration of the transmitter allows schemes such as pulse position or pulse width modulation to be utilized to encode the transmitted information. The physical size of the SAW resonator allows the transmitter to be mounted within a housing small enough to be enclosed by the user's hand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1988
    Assignee: Linear Corporation
    Inventors: Marvin Isaacman, David C. Andrus