Patents by Inventor John Pragnell
John Pragnell 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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Publication number: 20220373639Abstract: A tracking device (150) for tracking an asset (110) at a facility is described herein. The tracking device comprises a communication interface (120) configured to communicate with at least one beacon (101-1, 101-2, 101-n) in proximity to the tracking device and an altitude sensor (125). The tracking device is configured to receive, via the communication interface, at least one signal from the at least one beacon, receive, via the altitude sensor, altitude information. The tracking device is configured to transmit, for use in tracking the asset at the facility, information based on the at least one signal and the altitude information.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Norman SHAW, John PRAGNELL
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Publication number: 20220188443Abstract: A computing device for controlling the accessibility of data is described herein. A first network interface is configured to communicate via a first network, and a second network interface is configured to communicate via a second network. A processor is coupled to the first and second network interfaces. The processor is configured to make a determination about whether to provide access to data in response to receiving a first token via the first network, and a second token via the second network. The determination about whether to provide access to data is based on a comparison of the first token and the second token.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2020Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Norman SHAW, John PRAGNELL
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Patent number: 10592680Abstract: A computer implemented method and apparatus for controlling the accessibility of data on a data storage 9 comprises obtaining an identifier, and determining dependent on the identifier, in a secure context 5 of a computer processor 1, whether to make data accessible in a user context 3. In the event that data is to be made accessible, access is provided to the data in the user context 3.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: ExactTrak LimitedInventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell
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Publication number: 20190370463Abstract: There is described a computing device, a method of operating a computer device, a tangible non-transitory computer-readable medium, a computer product and an apparatus. The described computing device having a memory and a processor, the processor configured with a first operating system and a second operating system. The first operating system is configured to support a plurality of first applications and to provide access to encrypted data for the second operating system. The first operating system is configured to monitor data operations performed by the plurality of first applications and to trigger a security action in the event that one or more of the plurality of first applications perform an unallowable operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: John Pragnell, Norman Shaw
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Publication number: 20190245853Abstract: A communication and security device for a portable computer having an interface for connecting the security device to a host device to enable the security device to control encryption and decryption of data communication between a processor of the host device and a data storage of the host device. Examples include a security device with data storage for storing an encryption key for the encryption and decryption of the data communication, a security processor coupled to the interface and to the data storage for controlling the data communication by use of the encryption key, and a wide area communication interface configured for secure communication with a remote device. The security processor may be configured to control the data communication between the processor of the host device and the data storage of the host device based on the secure communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: ExactTrak LimitedInventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell
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Patent number: 10122716Abstract: A communication and security device for a portable computer having an interface for connecting the security device to a host device to enable the security device to control encryption and decryption of data communication between a processor of the host device and a data storage of the host device. Examples include a security device with data storage for storing an encryption key for the encryption and decryption of the data communication, a security processor coupled to the interface and to the data storage for controlling the data communication by use of the encryption key, and a wide area communication interface configured for secure communication with a remote device. The security processor may be configured to control the data communication between the processor of the host device and the data storage of the host device based on the secure communication.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: ExactTrak LimitedInventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell
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Patent number: 9967252Abstract: A communication and security device for a portable computer is disclosed including a housing, a connector provided on the housing for physical connection to the portable computer, a computer interface coupled to the connector for communicating data with the portable computer, a wireless modem coupled to the computer interface for communicating data between the portable computer and a remote device via a wireless network, a controller configured to control access to the data storage based on an identifier in a security message received via the wireless network.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: ExactTrak LimitedInventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell
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Publication number: 20160292444Abstract: A computer implemented method and apparatus for controlling the accessibility of data on a data storage 9 comprises obtaining an identifier, and determining dependent on the identifier, in a secure context 5 of a computer processor 1, whether to make data accessible in a user context 3. In the event that data is to be made accessible, access is provided to the data in the user context 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2014Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Norman SHAW, John PRAGNELL
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Publication number: 20160094556Abstract: A communication and security device for a portable computer is disclosed including a housing, a connector provided on the housing for physical connection to the portable computer, a computer interface coupled to the connector for communicating data with the portable computer, a wireless modem coupled to the computer interface for communicating data between the portable computer and a remote device via a wireless network, a controller configured to control access to the data storage based on an identifier in a security message received via the wireless network.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell
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Publication number: 20160094526Abstract: A communication and security device for a portable computer having an interface for connecting the security device to a host device to enable the security device to control encryption and decryption of data communication between a processor of the host device and a data storage of the host device. Examples include a security device with data storage for storing an encryption key for the encryption and decryption of the data communication, a security processor coupled to the interface and to the data storage for controlling the data communication by use of the encryption key, and a wide area communication interface configured for secure communication with a remote device. The security processor may be configured to control the data communication between the processor of the host device and the data storage of the host device based on the secure communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell
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Patent number: 9244862Abstract: A communication and security device for a portable computer is disclosed including a housing, a connector provided on the housing for physical connection to the portable computer, a computer interface coupled to the connector for communicating data with the portable computer, a wireless modem coupled to the computer interface for communicating data between the portable computer and a remote device via a wireless network, a regulator operable to regulate power in the communication and storage device, and a processor coupled to control the regulator, the processor coupled to the wireless modem and arranged to process at least one security command received by the wireless modem to control the regulator in response to the received command.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: ExactTrak LimitedInventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell
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Publication number: 20130311737Abstract: A communication and security device for a portable computer is disclosed including a housing, a connector provided on the housing for physical connection to the portable computer, a computer interface coupled to the connector for communicating data with the portable computer, a wireless modem coupled to the computer interface for communicating data between the portable computer and a remote device via a wireless network, a regulator operable to regulate power in the communication and storage device, and a processor coupled to control the regulator, the processor coupled to the wireless modem and arranged to process at least one security command received by the wireless modem to control the regulator in response to the received command.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell
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Publication number: 20110307724Abstract: A communication and security device for a portable computer is disclosed including a housing, a connector provided on the housing for physical connection to the portable computer, a computer interface coupled to the connector for communicating data with the portable computer, a wireless modem coupled to the computer interface for communicating data between the portable computer and a remote device via a wireless network, a regulator operable to regulate power in the communication and storage device, and a processor coupled to control the regulator, the processor coupled to the wireless modem and arranged to process at least one security command received by the wireless modem to control the regulator in response to the received command.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: December 15, 2011Inventors: Norman Shaw, John Pragnell