Patents by Inventor Diane L. Curtis

Diane L. Curtis 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).

  • Displaying a security element to help detect spoofing
    Patent number: 8225403
    Abstract: A security element is displayed that provides information to a user to help ensure that they are not confused or misled into believing that content originates from a trusted source when in fact it does not. The security element shows the user the source of the content and is displayed in such a manner that the source of the content is easily viewable. For example, according to one embodiment, the security element is shown within the title bar of a window. The security element may also be temporarily shown. Providing the user with more information about the site being accessed helps them to make an intelligent decision about their browsing experience. The security element includes at least part of a domain name that identifies the source of the content. The security element may also include the entire domain name. For example, the security element may overlay the screen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Diane L. Curtis, Seana Seraji, Vinoo Cherian, Aaron Filner, Randal J. Ramig