Patents by Inventor Gordon FLOOD

Gordon FLOOD 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: 11941933
    Abstract: A method for enhanced access control is provided that includes the steps of displaying buttons, by an electronic device, where each button corresponds to a different service. Moreover, the method includes receiving, by the electronic device, input regarding a selected service, transmitting at least one credential for the selected service to a computer, and capturing, by a camera in communication with the computer, facial image data of a user. The method also includes determining whether the facial image data was taken of a live person. In response to determining the facial image data was taken of a live person, a verification transaction is conducted based on the at least one credential and facial image data. In response to verifying the identity of the user as true, the user is granted access to the selected service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: Daon Technology
    Inventors: James Ahern, Matthew Johnson, Gordon Flood, Martin Patefield-Smith
  • Patent number: 11710361
    Abstract: A method for enhanced authorization to access transportation hub services is provided that includes creating, by an electronic device, a token based on credentials of a traveler. Moreover, the method includes displaying the token by the electronic device for scanning for accessing a security service area and determining whether the credentials are valid. In response to determining the credentials are valid, a traveler operating the electronic device is authorized to access the security service area. Otherwise, the traveler is denied access to the security service area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Daon Technology
    Inventors: Matthew Johnson, Dalibor Panic, Gordon Flood, James Ahern, Martin Patefield-Smith
  • Publication number: 20220189231
    Abstract: A method for enhanced access control is provided that includes the steps of displaying buttons, by an electronic device, where each button corresponds to a different service. Moreover, the method includes receiving, by the electronic device, input regarding a selected service, transmitting at least one credential for the selected service to a computer, and capturing, by a camera in communication with the computer, facial image data of a user. The method also includes determining whether the facial image data was taken of a live person. In response to determining the facial image data was taken of a live person, a verification transaction is conducted based on the at least one credential and facial image data. In response to verifying the identity of the user as true, the user is granted access to the selected service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: James AHERN, Matthew JOHNSON, Gordon FLOOD, Martin PATEFIELD-SMITH
  • Publication number: 20220189226
    Abstract: A method for enhanced authorization to access transportation hub services is provided that includes creating, by an electronic device, a token based on credentials of a traveler. Moreover, the method includes displaying the token by the electronic device for scanning for accessing a security service area and determining whether the credentials are valid. In response to determining the credentials are valid, a traveler operating the electronic device is authorized to access the security service area. Otherwise, the traveler is denied access to the security service area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew JOHNSON, Dalibor PANIC, Gordon FLOOD, James AHERN, Martin PATEFIELD-SMITH