Patents by Inventor Hany Farag

Hany Farag 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: 8095518
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a mapping layer to translate DRM system requirements from one DRM system, such as a source system, to another DRM system, such as a target system. In at least some embodiments, DRM system requirement translation is performed using a signed data structure that maps DRM system requirements from one DRM system to one or more other DRM systems. By mapping DRM system requirements from one system to another, licenses associated with DRM-protected content and associated content can be safely transferred between systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Kedarnath A Dubhashi, Sumedh N Barde, Hany Farag
  • Publication number: 20100191974
    Abstract: Various embodiments for software application verification are disclosed. Software application verification applies digital rights management to applications that run protected content on a playback device. In this way, protected content may be provided to approved applications and withheld from applications that have not been approved to run the protected content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kedarnath A. Dubhashi, John Bocharov, Hany Farag, Gilles Khouzam, Kiran Kumar
  • Publication number: 20090307254
    Abstract: Various embodiments provide a mapping layer to translate DRM system requirements from one DRM system, such as a source system, to another DRM system, such as a target system. In at least some embodiments, DRM system requirement translation is performed using a signed data structure that maps DRM system requirements from one DRM system to one or more other DRM systems. By mapping DRM system requirements from one system to another, licenses associated with DRM-protected content and associated content can be safely transferred between systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2008
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kedarnath A. Dubhashi, Sumedh N. Barde, Hany Farag
  • Publication number: 20080276176
    Abstract: A computer-implemented system automatically creates electronic guestbooks using a computer-based guestbook creation system, which includes a computer (such as a tablet computer) and a digital camera connected to the computer. The guestbook creation system is provided at a particular location attended by guests, such as the banquet hall where a wedding reception is held. Each guest provides content using the computer, such as by using a stylus to write a congratulatory message to the bride and groom. The digital camera captures a digital image of the guest. The computer correlates the signature of each guest with the digital image of that guest to create a guestbook entry for each guest. A multimedia guestbook is created from these guestbook entries. Each entry displays information such as the digital image of the guest and the guest's comments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Avram Wahba, Hany Farag
  • Patent number: 7391312
    Abstract: A vertical can be a series of computer-executable instructions that, in response to an incident, collect information regarding that incident and transmit the information for analysis and possible helpful feedback to the user. A general purpose vertical can address types of incidents, such as crashes or hangs, across a variety of applications, while a custom vertical can be written to address application-specific incidents. Verticals can access underlying support mechanisms through an infrastructure, which can also enable applications to request that additional data be collected by the verticals, and set other preferences. Once the data is collected and transmitted, a vertical may receive feedback, that can be a request for additional information or feedback to the user. The feedback to the user can attempt to identify the incident and aid the user in recovering from it and avoiding it in the future.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Shawn M. Murphy, Gabriel J. Aul, Hany Farag, Kinshuman Kinshuman, Corneliu I. Lupu, Gregory W. Nichols, Andre F. Vachon
  • Publication number: 20060271591
    Abstract: A vertical can be a series of computer-executable instructions that, in response to an incident, collect information regarding that incident and transmit the information for analysis and possible helpful feedback to the user. A general purpose vertical can address types of incidents, such as crashes or hangs, across a variety of applications, while a custom vertical can be written to address application-specific incidents. Verticals can access underlying support mechanisms through an infrastructure, which can also enable applications to request that additional data be collected by the verticals, and set other preferences. Once the data is collected and transmitted, a vertical may receive feedback, that can be a request for additional information or feedback to the user. The feedback to the user can attempt to identify the incident and aid the user in recovering from it and avoiding it in the future.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Microsoft Corporation
    Inventors: Shawn Murphy, Gabriel Aul, Hany Farag, Kinshuman Kinshuman, Corneliu Lupu, Gregory Nichols, Andre Vachon