Patents by Inventor Gerd Matthias Steeger

Gerd Matthias Steeger 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).

  • Method and apparatus for secured facsimile transmission
    Patent number: 8290160
    Abstract: A novel and unique method, program and apparatus for secured facsimile transmission. It converts the image pixels into 8 bit ASCII characters, encrypting the data and reconverting the encrypted data back into a scrambled image, which is then compressed and transmitted according to international standard of facsimile transmission regulation (CCITT) over an insecure public telephone line to the recipient. The scrambled image is saved in a special memory area of the receiving machine and may be de-scrambled upon an input of a password by the intended recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Appalachian Technologies Corporation of Pennsylvania
    Inventor: Gerd Matthias Steeger