Patents by Inventor Gerard D. O'Brien

Gerard D. O'Brien 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: 20130132726
    Abstract: A method for recording a document with authenticity certification information. The method includes receiving an indication from a user regarding their intention to accept and/or receive a proposed set of documentary content elements and presenting a visual display of the documentary content elements. The method further includes presenting and detecting an actuatable acknowledgment mechanism and receiving and transmitting account information to an account provider. The method also includes generating a digital certificate and key pairs from one or more items associated the account information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Stephen M. Hitchen, Susan E. Morrow, James A.L. Porter, Gerard D. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20110088090
    Abstract: A system and method of identifying a user to a digital system is disclosed. The method includes receiving a request for a value of an identification claim of a digital identity from a relying party, allowing a user to select the digital identity via an identification selector, querying an identification provider for the value of the identification claim, and providing the value of the identification claim to the relying party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: Avoco Secure Ltd.
    Inventors: Gerard D. O'Brien, James A.L. Porter, Susan E. Morrow, Stephen M. Hitchen, Paul Battersby, Alexandar James John Porter
  • Publication number: 20090076962
    Abstract: A method for recording a document with authenticity certification information. The method includes receiving an indication from a user regarding their intention to accept and/or receive a proposed set of documentary content elements and presenting a visual display of the documentary content elements. The method further includes presenting and detecting an actuatable acknowledgment mechanism and receiving and transmitting account information to an account provider. The method also includes generating a digital certificate and key pairs from one or more items associated the account information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventors: Stephen M. Hitchen, Susan E. Morrow, James A.L. Porter, Gerard D. O'Brien
  • Publication number: 20090037340
    Abstract: A document is recorded with authenticity certification information by receiving an indication that a client is prepared to indicate acceptance and/or receipt of a proposed set of documentary content elements. A visual display of the documentary content elements is presented. An actuatable acknowledgment mechanism and a field for receipt of account information is presented. The actuation of said actuatable acknowledgment mechanism is detected and the account information is transmitted to an account provider. Asymmetric key pairs from one or more items associated with the account are generated. A digital certificate derived from one or more items associated with the account is generated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Avoco Secure
    Inventors: Stephen M. Hitchen, Susan E. Morrow, James A.L. Porter, Gerard D. O'Brien