Patents by Inventor Herbert W. Spencer, III
Herbert W. Spencer, III 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).
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Patent number: 11805121Abstract: A method for authenticating a user for performing a transaction comprises receiving unique knowledge of the user such as photoauthentication, and receiving a hardware profile associated with the user. The unique knowledge and the hardware profile are compared against previously stored data representing unique knowledge of the user and a hardware profile associated with the user. If both the received data representing the unique knowledge of the user and the received hardware profile are authenticated, the transaction is allowed to go forward.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: October 31, 2023Assignee: Traitware, Inc.Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Publication number: 20230055282Abstract: A multi-factor authentication method and system is provided such that a push notification during an authentication process is only received if a mobile device and user are authenticated prior to receiving the push notification. Either the mobile device itself or a second device sending the push notification may be programmed to either reject or not forward the authentication request. Additionally, using the method of the present invention, enhanced security is provided by requiring the location of the mobile device and the second device to be approximately in the same geographical location.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2022Publication date: February 23, 2023Inventors: Christopher M. Canfield, Herbert W. Spencer, III, Andrew Heath Spencer, Todd S. Hickerson
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Publication number: 20220300596Abstract: A method for a user to perform a transaction comprising the steps of connecting a first electronic communication device 400 with a transaction receiver, receiving electronic data from the transaction receiver, displaying the received electronic data on the first electronic communication device 400, sending with a second electronic communication device 402 the received electronic data, a hardware profile 208, and a user information profile 204 to an authentication server 404, wherein the user information profile 204 and the hardware profile 404 are associated with the second electronic communication device 402, the hardware profile 208 comprising user generated data stored on the second electronic communication device 402, and if the authentication server 404 authenticates the sent hardware profile 208, the user information profile 206, the and the received electronic data, performing the transaction with the first electronic communication device 400.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Todd Hickerson, Steven A. Hickerson
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Patent number: 11406196Abstract: A multi-factor authentication method and system is provided such that a push notification during an authentication process is only received if a mobile device and user are authenticated prior to receiving the push notification. Either the mobile device itself or a second device sending the push notification may be programmed to either reject or not forward the authentication request. Additionally, using the method of the present invention, enhanced security is provided by requiring the location of the mobile device and the second device to be approximately in the same geographical location.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Traitware, Inc.Inventors: Christopher M. Canfield, Herbert W. Spencer, III, Andrew Heath Spencer, Todd S. Hickerson
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Patent number: 11301555Abstract: A system for creating authenticating a user from user information, hardware profile, and combinations thereof, where the hardware profile includes user generated data stored on an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Traitware, Inc.Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Patent number: 11068575Abstract: A system for creating authenticating a user from user information, hardware profile, and combinations thereof, where the hardware profile includes user generated data stored on an electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: TRAITWARE, INC.Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Publication number: 20200143028Abstract: A system for creating authenticating a user from user information, hardware profile, and combinations thereof, where the hardware profile includes user generated data stored on an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Traitware, Inc.Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Publication number: 20200143029Abstract: A system for creating authenticating a user from user information, hardware profile, and combinations thereof, where the hardware profile includes user generated data stored on an electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Applicant: Traitware, Inc.Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Patent number: 10503888Abstract: A system for creating a combined electronic identification that obtains user information (202) about a user of a hardware device (100), authenticates the user from the user information (202), obtains a hardware profile (208) of the device (100), the hardware profile 208 comprising user generated data stored on the device (100) and links the user information (202) and the hardware profile (208) as a combined electronic identification. The hardware device (100) can be comprised of a main processor, memory, a touchscreen interface, and a wireless communication module, such as a mobile phone, computer, or tablet computer.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Traitware, Inc.Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Publication number: 20180012011Abstract: A system for creating a combined electronic identification that obtains user information (202) about a user of a hardware device (100), authenticates the user from the user information (202), obtains a hardware profile (208) of the device (100), the hardware profile 208 comprising user generated data stored on the device (100) and links the user information (202) and the hardware profile (208) as a combined electronic identification. The hardware device (100) can be comprised of a main processor, memory, a touchscreen interface, and a wireless communication module, such as a mobile phone, computer, or tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Publication number: 20170230357Abstract: A multi-factor authentication method and system is provided such that a push notification during an authentication process is only received if a mobile device and user are authenticated prior to receiving the push notification. Either the mobile device itself or a second device sending the push notification may be programmed to either reject or not forward the authentication request. Additionally, using the method of the present invention, enhanced security is provided by requiring the location of the mobile device and the second device to be approximately in the same geographical location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Christopher M. Canfield, Herbert W. Spencer, III, Andrew Heath Spencer, Todd S. Hickerson
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Publication number: 20160065570Abstract: A method for authenticating a user for performing a transaction comprises receiving unique knowledge of the user such as photoauthentication, and receiving a hardware profile associated with the user. The unique knowledge and the hardware profile are compared against previously stored data representing unique knowledge of the user and a hardware profile associated with the user. If both the received data representing the unique knowledge of the user and the received hardware profile are authenticated, the transaction is allowed to go forward.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2014Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Publication number: 20150278805Abstract: A method for a user to perform a transaction comprising the steps of connecting a first electronic communication device 400 with a transaction receiver, receiving electronic data from the transaction receiver, displaying the received electronic data on the first electronic communication device 400, sending with a second electronic communication device 402 the received electronic data, a hardware profile 208, and a user information profile 204 to an authentication server 404, wherein the user information profile 204 and the hardware profile 404 are associated with the second electronic communication device 402, the hardware profile 208 comprising user generated data stored on the second electronic communication device 402, and if the authentication server 404 authenticates the sent hardware profile 208, the user information profile 206, the and the received electronic data, performing the transaction with the first electronic communication device 400.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Applicant: Acuity Systems, Inc.Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven Hickerson
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Publication number: 20150047000Abstract: A system for creating a combined electronic identification that obtains user information (202) about a user of a hardware device (100), authenticates the user from the user information (202), obtains a hardware profile (208) of the device (100), the hardware profile 208 comprising user generated data stored on the device (100) and links the user information (202) and the hardware profile (208) as a combined electronic identification. The hardware device (100) can be comprised of a main processor, memory, a touchscreen interface, and a wireless communication module, such as a mobile phone, computer, or tablet computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, Christopher M. Canfield, Harlan Hutson, Vince Conroy, Steven A. Hickerson
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Patent number: 8313722Abstract: In a process for producing ammonia from urea which process comprises: (a) heating a liquid phase reaction medium comprising an aqueous solution of urea, or a mixture of urea, containing biuret or ammonium carbamate on site, in a hydrolysis reactor such that a pressurized gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide-containing product is obtained which is essentially free of urea, biuret, or ammonium carbamate; (b) separating the gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide-containing product from the liquid phase reaction medium at the prevailing pressure; (c) retaining the liquid phase reaction medium in the reactor for further conversion to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide, and/or recycling at least a portion of the said reaction medium back into the reactor, a urea dissolver, or feed solution to the reactor for further conversion; and (d) withdrawing the gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide-containing product separated in step (b) at a controlled rate to meet varying ammonia demand requirements; the improvement wherein thType: GrantFiled: December 8, 2010Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: EC&C Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, H. James Peters, William G. Hankins, Madoka Fujita
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Publication number: 20110076222Abstract: In a process for producing ammonia from urea which process comprises: (a) heating a liquid phase reaction medium comprising an aqueous solution of urea, or a mixture of urea, containing biuret or ammonium carbamate on site, in a hydrolysis reactor such that a pressurized gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide-containing product is obtained which is essentially free of urea, biuret, or ammonium carbamate; (b) separating the gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide-containing product from the liquid phase reaction medium at the prevailing pressure; (c) retaining the liquid phase reaction medium in the reactor for further conversion to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide, and/or recycling at least a portion of the said reaction medium back into the reactor, a urea dissolver, or feed solution to the reactor for further conversion; and (d) withdrawing the gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide-containing product separated in step (b) at a controlled rate to meet varying ammonia demand requirements; the improvement wherein thType: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: EC&C Technologies, IncInventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, H. James Peters, William G. Hankins, Madoka Fujita
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Publication number: 20100245588Abstract: A new system is described that integrates real time item location data from electronically tagged items with a video system to allow cameras in proximity to a tagged item to automatically be enabled or recorded and to move and follow the movement of the tagged item. The methodology to implement such a system is described and involves computerized coordinate system scaling and conversion to automatically select and command movement if available of the most appropriate cameras. The system can follow a moving tagged item and hand off the item from one camera to another, and also command other facility assets, such as lights and door locks.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: ACUITY SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Glenn C. Waehner, Herbert W. Spencer, III
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Publication number: 20090148370Abstract: In a process for generating ammonia from urea which process comprises: (a) heating an aqueous solution of urea, or a mixture of urea, containing biuret or ammonium carbamate on site, in a hydrolysis reactor such that a gaseous ammonia-containing product is obtained which is essentially free of urea, biuret, or ammonium carbamate, the temperature and pressure being maintained by the input of heat to the reactor; (b) separating the gaseous ammonia-containing product from the liquid phase aqueous reaction media at the operating pressure; (c) retaining the liquid phase reaction medium in the reactor for further conversion to gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide, and/or recycling at least a portion of the said reaction medium back into the reactor, a urea dissolver, or the feed solution to the reactor for further conversion; and (d) withdrawing the gaseous ammonia and carbon dioxide-containing product separated in step (b) at a controlled rate to meet demand requirements; the improvement wherein the temperatureType: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2007Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Herbert W. Spencer, III, H. James Peters, William G. Hankins, Madoka Fujita
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Patent number: 7220395Abstract: This patent describes technology for generating ammonia from urea. The method is based on the hydrolysis of an aqueous solution of urea and/or biuret by heating under pressure to form a mixture of ammonia, carbon dioxide and water. The gas mixtures produced are useful for supplying ammonia at controlled pressure and rate of flow for many industrial applications without the risks and hazards associated with the transportation and on-site storage of ammonia, thereby providing a significant safety advantage over present industrial practice.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: EC&C Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Douglas Cooper, legal representative, Herbert W. Spencer, III, Hal B. H. Cooper, Sr., deceased
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Patent number: 6730280Abstract: This patent describes technology for generating ammonia from urea. The method is based on the hydrolysis of an aqueous solution of urea and/or biuret by heating under pressure to form a mixture of ammonia, carbon dioxide and water. The gas mixtures produced are useful for supplying ammonia at controlled pressure and rate of flow for many industrial applications without the risks and hazards associated with the transportation and on-site storage of ammonia, thereby providing a significant safety advantage over present industrial practice.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2002Date of Patent: May 4, 2004Assignee: EC&C Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Hal B. H. Cooper, Herbert W. Spencer, III