Patents by Inventor Jeffrey M. Estroff
Jeffrey M. Estroff 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: 8756667Abstract: In the context of computer systems, the generation of preboot passwords at a server instead of at a client. Preferably, preboot passwords generated at the server are distributed to the client, and a process is offered whereby a user can establish his/her own proxy, not known to the server, that can be used to release the stored passwords to the client hardware. Since the passwords are generated at the server, management of the passwords is greatly facilitated since they are generated at the site where they are stored. This also makes it easy to implement management features such as a group policy, since the password generation software will be able to make logical connections between users and hardware.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Randall S. Springfield, Jeffrey M. Estroff, Seiichi Kawano, Mikio Hagiwara, David C. Challener, James P. Hoff, Binqiang Ma
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Patent number: 8340954Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multi-language support in a pre-boot environment are supplied. User interface type information, such as keyboard type information and translation tables, are ascertained and provided to the pre-boot environment of the apparatus, allowing the apparatus to properly receive and/or translate multi-language inputs in an appropriate fashion.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2008Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Randall S. Springfield, Jeffrey M. Estroff, Mikio Hagiwara, James P. Hoff, Seiichi Kawano, Noritoshi Yoshiyama
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Patent number: 8151260Abstract: A method for providing an image of software installed on a computer system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deconstructing the image into at least one portion and creating at least one module from the at least one portion of the image. The deconstructing step can include the steps of scanning an image and identifying at least one portion of the image to be modularized. The creating step can include the steps of extracting the at least one portion of the image identified to be modularized, generating at least one module from the extracted portion of the image. The modules that are created in accordance with the present invention can be formatted for use in a new image or part of a new image to be used with a software program such as with a hardware-independent imaging tool. Further, the modules can be used with hardware-independent technologies.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2008Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Neal R. Caliendo, Jr., Jeffrey M. Estroff, Michaelle L. Fuccella-Walcutt, James A. Hunt, Howard J. Locker, John C. Mese, Joshua N. Nokav, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. W. Waltermann, Arnold Weksler
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Patent number: 7917916Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for removing the driver map component from being stored on the service partition and placing it on a server for retrieval at a later time. Only the actual device drivers that are required for that system will be provided. A central repository will be provided for applications and device drivers that would leverage the AMT area. The AMT IDE-R would be used to store the hook to network install, for example an IT administrator initiated network install to an unpowered system. Two situations exist in which this method will be used. The first situation involves supplying ImageUltra content to a system that is connected to the Local Area Network while ImageUltra is running. The second situation involves supplying ImageUltra content to a system that is not connected to the Local Area Network while ImageUltra is running.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2006Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. LtdInventors: Arnold S. Weksler, Neal R. Caliendo, Jr., Jeffrey M. Estroff, Scott E. Kelso, John C. Mese, Nathan J. Peterson, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. Waltermann
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Publication number: 20100162373Abstract: In the context of computer systems, the generation of preboot passwords at a server instead of at a client. Preferably, preboot passwords generated at the server are distributed to the client, and a process is offered whereby a user can establish his/her own proxy, not known to the server, that can be used to release the stored passwords to the client hardware. Since the passwords are generated at the server, management of the passwords is greatly facilitated since they are generated at the site where they are stored. This also makes it easy to implement management features such as a group policy, since the password generation software will be able to make logical connections between users and hardware.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2008Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Randall S. Springfield, Jeffrey M. Estroff, Seiichi Kawano, Mikio Hagiwara, David C. Challener, James P. Hoff, Binqiang Ma
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Publication number: 20100057440Abstract: Systems and methods for providing multi-language support in a pre-boot environment are supplied. User interface type information, such as keyboard type information and translation tables, are ascertained and provided to the pre-boot environment of the apparatus, allowing the apparatus to properly receive and/or translate multi-language inputs in an appropriate fashion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2008Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Randall S. Springfield, Jeffrey M. Estroff, Mikio Hagiwara, James P. Hoff, Seiichi Kawano, Noritoshi Yoshiyama
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Publication number: 20080155532Abstract: A method for providing an image of software installed on a computer system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deconstructing the image into at least one portion and creating at least one module from the at least one portion of the image. The deconstructing step can include the steps of scanning an image and identifying at least one portion of the image to be modularized. The creating step can include the steps of extracting the at least one portion of the image identified to be modularized, generating at least one module from the extracted portion of the image. The modules that are created in accordance with the present invention can be formatted for use in a new image or part of a new image to be used with a software program such as with a hardware-independent imaging tool. Further, the modules can be used with hardware-independent technologies.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2008Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: LENOVO (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTDInventors: Neal R. Caliendo,, Jeffrey M. Estroff, Michaelle L. Fuccella-Walcutt, James A. Hunt, Howard J. Locker, John C. Mese, Joshua N. Nokav, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. W. Waltermann, Arnold Weksler
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Patent number: 7343600Abstract: A method for providing an image of software installed on a computer system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deconstructing the image into at least one portion and creating at least one module from the at least one portion of the image. The deconstructing step can include the steps of scanning an image and identifying at least one portion of the image to be modularized. The creating step can include the steps of extracting the at least one portion of the image identified to be modularized and generating at least one module from the extracted portion of the image. The modules that are created in accordance with the present invention can be formatted for use in a new image or part of a new image to be used with a software program such as with a hardware-independent imaging tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: March 11, 2008Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Neal R. Caliendo, Jr., Jeffrey M. Estroff, Michaelle L. Fuccella-Walcutt, James A. Hunt, Howard J. Locker, John C. Mese, Joshua N. Novak, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. W. Waltermann, Arnold Weksler
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Publication number: 20070294465Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for removing the driver map component from being stored on the service partition and placing it on a server for retrieval at a later time. Only the actual device drivers that are required for that system will be provided. A central repository will be provided for applications and device drivers that would leverage the AMT area. The AMT IDE-R would be used to store the hook to network install, for example an IT administrator initiated network install to an unpowered system. Two situations exist in which this method will be used. The first situation involves supplying ImageUltra content to a system that is connected to the Local Area Network while ImageUltra is running. The second situation involves supplying ImageUltra content to a system that is not connected to the Local Area Network while ImageUltra is running.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2006Publication date: December 20, 2007Inventors: Arnold S. Weksler, Neal R. Caliendo, Jeffrey M. Estroff, Scott E. Kelso, John C. Mese, Nathan J. Peterson, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. Waltermann
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Patent number: 7243349Abstract: A method for providing an image of software installed on a computer system is disclosed. The method includes the steps of deconstructing the image into at least one portion and creating at least one module from the at least one portion of the image. The deconstructing step can include the steps of scanning an image and identifying at least one portion of the image to be modularized. The creating step can include the steps of extracting the at least one portion of the image identified to be modularized and generating at least one module from the extracted portion of the image. The modules that are created in accordance with the present invention can be formatted for use in a new image or part of a new image to be used with a software program such as with a hardware-independent imaging tool.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2003Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.Inventors: Neal R. Caliendo, Jr., Jeffrey M. Estroff, Michaelle L. Fuccella-Walcutt, James A. Hunt, Howard J. Locker, John C. Mese, Joshua N. Novak, Jose R. Ruiz, Rod D. W. Waltermann, Arnold Weksler