Patents by Inventor L. Martinez

L. Martinez 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).

  • Method for generating custom BIOS setup interface and system therefor
    Patent number: 10338933
    Abstract: Configuration options to be displayed at a basic input/output system (BIOS) setup interface of an information handling system are specified using a software application executed at the system. The configuration options are communicated to a software agent, and the software agent updates BIOS firmware based on the configuration option.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Balasingh P. Samuel, Ricardo L. Martinez, Richard M. Tonry
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTABLISHING CORE ROOT OF TRUST MEASUREMENT (CRTM) FOR BASIC INPUT/OUTPUT (BIOS) IMAGE RECOVERY
    Publication number: 20190163497
    Abstract: Systems and methods for establishing Core Root of Trust Measurement (CRTM) for Basic Input/Output (BIOS) image recovery are described. In some embodiments, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include a processor and a BIOS coupled to the processor, the BIOS having program instructions that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: during a boot process, verify integrity of a BIOS recovery image using a CRTM, and determine whether to restore the BIOS recovery image in response to the verification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Applicant: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Balasingh Ponraj Samuel, Ricardo L. Martinez, Richard M. Tonry, Wai-Ming Richard Chan
  • Systems and methods for automatic generation and retrieval of an information handling system password
    Patent number: 10296730
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an information handling system may include a processor and a basic input/output system (BIOS). The BIOS may comprise a program of instructions executable by the processor and configured to cause the processor to initialize one or more information handling resources of the information handling system. The BIOS may further be configured to, during a boot of an information handling system, and in response to a request to set a password associated with the information handling system, generate a random password, securely store the random password in a memory such that the password may be retrieved during a subsequent boot of the information handling system by a user physically present at the information handling system, and set the random password as the password associated with the information handling system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Kurt D. Gillespie, Ricardo L. Martinez, Janardan Rajagopal Pradeep Gopal, Richard Chan
  • TAMPER-PROOF SECURE STORAGE WITH RECOVERY
    Publication number: 20190149341
    Abstract: Systems and methods for tamper-proof detection triggering of automatic lockdown using a recoverable encryption mechanism issued from a secure escrow service. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include: a processor; a secure storage device coupled to the processor, wherein the secure storage device comprises a container encrypted with a derived container key; and a memory coupled to the processor, the memory including program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution, cause the IHS to: receive a digital certificate from a remote server, wherein the digital certificate includes a public key and, in response to a detection of a tampering event, encrypt the derived container key using the public key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Applicant: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Charles D. Robison, Carlton A. Andrews, Girish S. Dhoble, Joseph Kozlowski, Andrew T. Fausak, David Konetski, Ricardo L. Martinez
  • Node Placement Method Within a Wireless Network, Such as a Wireless Local Area Network
    Publication number: 20190132217
    Abstract: The disclosure includes a method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN). The method includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani, Pavel Pechac, Ana L. Martinez
  • Systems and methods for software integrity assurance via validation using build-time integrity windows
    Patent number: 10210334
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an article of manufacture may include a non-transitory computer readable medium and computer-executable instructions carried on the computer readable medium, the instructions readable by a processor, the instructions, when read and executed, for causing the processor to receive software code for an executable file, receive a configuration file, output an executable file based on the software code and the configuration file, the executable file comprising one or more integrity windows of code embedded within the software code and not affecting operation of software code within the executable file, and output a map file setting forth metadata regarding the integrity windows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Ricardo L. Martinez, Balasingh P. Samuel, Garrett B. Oncale
  • Basic input/output system (BIOS) security display
    Patent number: 10185578
    Abstract: Methods and systems for generating and using a BIOS security display include determining whether a change in a BIOS user setting is associated with security of an information handling system. When the BIOS user setting is associated with security, a security level for the BIOS may be calculated based on weighted security values for BIOS user settings. Security levels for boot phases may also be individually calculated. The security levels may be displayed in the BIOS to the user when the BIOS user setting is changed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Ricardo L. Martinez, Richard M. Tonry, Christopher W. Ramirez
  • Visual Policy Configuration and Enforcement for Platform Security
    Publication number: 20180367568
    Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for performing a platform security operation, comprising: presenting a platform security user interface, the platform security user interface including a plurality of security blocks, each of the plurality of security blocks corresponding to a particular security policy function configuring a security policy via the platform security user interface, the configuring comprising combining a set of the security blocks according to a desired security function; converting the set of security blocks to information representing the security policy; and, deploying the security policy to an information handling system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Ricardo L. Martinez, Justin W. Johnson, Joshua N. Alperin, Richard M. Tonry, Nikolay Kalaichidi
  • SECURE READ-ONLY CONNECTION TO PERIPHERAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180351744
    Abstract: Information handling systems may be equipped with interfaces to facilitate connection with peripheral devices to serve a variety of functions. A peripheral device may be configured with read-only configuration data when coupled to an information handling system, and the peripheral device allowed to operate in read-only mode. The configuration data may be transmitted as configuration channel (CC) sideband of the interface, such as a USB Type-C interface. If the peripheral device cannot be configured in read-only mode, the information handling system may prevent access to the peripheral device to maintain security policies and prevent data leakage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2017
    Publication date: December 6, 2018
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Scott Talmadge Ogle, Ricardo L. Martinez
  • Method to protect BIOS NVRAM from malicious code injection by encrypting NVRAM variables and system therefor
    Patent number: 10146942
    Abstract: Data to be stored at a firmware memory is received. A random symmetric encryption key is generated. The data is encrypted using the generated key to provide encrypted data. The encrypted data and the encryption key are both stored at the firmware memory.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Dell Products, LP
    Inventors: Ricardo L. Martinez, Allen C. Wynn, Richard M. Tonry
  • Node placement method within a wireless network, such as a wireless local area network
    Patent number: 10129095
    Abstract: A method of and associated system for placing nodes in a wireless local area network (WLAN) includes receiving user-specified parameters regarding the network. The parameters can include a layout of a building or other space, and requirements for the WLAN. An algorithm then employs these parameters to automatically create and optimized layout of multiple wireless access points for the WLAN. The method can display the layout and provide various types of information to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: STRIX SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Leonid Kalika, Alexander Berg, Gabi Abraham, Cyrus Irani, Pavel Pechac, Ana L. Martinez
  • Methods, Systems, and Apparatus for Fabricating a Physical Vapor Deposition Manrel-Target Assembly
    Publication number: 20180320263
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for fabricating a physical vapor deposition (PVD) mandrel-target assembly are provided. One method includes providing a mandrel and a PVD target and placing a hollow center portion of the PVD target around a portion of the mandrel such that the portion of the mandrel resides in the hollow portion to create a PVD mandrel-target assembly including space between an exterior surface of the mandrel and an interior surface of the PVD target. The method further includes heating an interior surface of the mandrel, an exterior surface of the PVD target, and an adhesive material to a predetermined temperature and filling the space with the adhesive material to connect the exterior surface of the mandrel and the interior surface of the PVD target. Systems and apparatus for performing the above method are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventor: Gerald L. Martinez
  • PATIENT INTRODUCER ALIGNMENT
    Publication number: 20180289431
    Abstract: A patient introducer for use with a surgical robotic system is disclosed. In one aspect, the patient introducer may include an introducer tube extending between (i) a distal end connectable to a port and (ii) a proximal end configured to receive a surgical tool. The introducer tube may be configured to guide the surgical tool into the port. The patient introducer may also include an alignment member connected to the introducer tube and including a first shape and a first alignment marking. The alignment member may be configured to interface with a manipulator assembly of a robotic system. The manipulator assembly may include a second shape and a second alignment marking, the first shape being complementary to the second shape. The first alignment marking of the alignment member may facilitate rotational alignment of the alignment member and the manipulator assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey William Draper, Sergio L. Martinez, JR., Ryan Jeffrey Connolly, Allen Jiang, David P. Noonan, Douglas Bruce Dull
  • CONTINUED RUNTIME AUTHENTICATION OF INFORMATION HANDLING SYSTEM (IHS) APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20180268145
    Abstract: Systems and methods for continued runtime authentication of Information Handling System (IHS) applications. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an IHS may include one or more processors and a memory coupled to the one or more processors, the memory including program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the one or more processors, cause the IHS to: receive a command to execute an application; initially verify a plurality of tokens, where a first token is provided by the application, a second token is provided by an application manager, and a third token is provided by a hardware component within the IHS; and execute the application in response the initial verification being successful.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2017
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicant: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: Abeye Teshome, Ricardo L. Martinez, Charles D. Robison, David Konetski, Girish S. Dhoble, Carlton A. Andrews
  • BACKUP DATA SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
    Publication number: 20180260284
    Abstract: Systems and methods for backup data security classification. In an illustrative, non-limiting embodiment, an Information Handling System (IHS) may include one or more processors and a memory coupled to the one or more processors, the memory including program instructions stored thereon that, upon execution by the one or more processors, cause the IHS to: receive a backup policy that includes a plurality of backup profiles, where each of the plurality of backup profiles corresponds to a different user within an organization, and store a copy of electronic data associated with a given one of the different users according to a backup profile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Applicant: Dell Products, L.P.
    Inventors: David Konetski, Carlton A. Andrews, Ricardo L. Martinez
  • Method for processing UEFI protocols and system therefor
    Patent number: 10032028
    Abstract: A Unified Extensible Firmware Interface protocol installer utilizes and modifies a list of global unique identifiers corresponding to Unified Extensible Firmware Interface protocols to determine whether to install a UEFI protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Craig L. Chaiken, Steven A. Downum, Ricardo L. Martinez
  • Method for deploying BIOS integrity measurement via BIOS update package and system therefor
    Patent number: 10025576
    Abstract: A BIOS delivery installation package includes a basic input/output system (BIOS) update payload including a BIOS image. The BIOS delivery installation package also includes a first hash corresponding to a portion of the BIOS image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Ricardo L. Martinez, Balasingh P. Samuel, Richard M. Tonry
  • System and method for secure transport of data from an operating system to a pre-operating system environment
    Patent number: 10013565
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a trusted platform module (TPM) and a storage device, the TPM provides boot authentication for the information handling system such that, during a pre-boot phase, the TPM can access a platform configuration register (PCR). During a first instance of the pre-boot phase, the information handling system provides a public/private key pair including a public key and a private key, stores the private key to an encrypted storage of the TPM, seals the private key in the encrypted storage to the PCR, and stores the public key to the storage device. During an operating system phase that is after the first instance of the pre-boot phase, the information handling system retrieves the public key from the storage device, encrypts transfer data using the public key, and stores the encrypted transfer data to the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Ricardo L. Martinez, Anand P. Joshi
  • Beta lactams as modulators of glutamate uptake and methods for use thereof
    Patent number: 9975879
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions of the invention comprise compounds, compositions, methods useful for the treatment of drug addiction, drug withdrawal, and diseases or conditions that involve dysregulation of glutamate homeostasis in it etiology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Temple University of the Commonwealth System of Higher Education
    Inventors: Magid Abou-Gharbia, Wayne E. Childers, Rogelio L. Martinez, Mercy M. Ramanjulu, Benjamin E. Blass
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SOFTWARE INTEGRITY ASSURANCE VIA VALIDATION USING BUILD-TIME INTEGRITY WINDOWS
    Publication number: 20180096152
    Abstract: In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an article of manufacture may include a non-transitory computer readable medium and computer-executable instructions carried on the computer readable medium, the instructions readable by a processor, the instructions, when read and executed, for causing the processor to receive software code for an executable file, receive a configuration file, output an executable file based on the software code and the configuration file, the executable file comprising one or more integrity windows of code embedded within the software code and not affecting operation of software code within the executable file, and output a map file setting forth metadata regarding the integrity windows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2016
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Dell Products L.P.
    Inventors: Ricardo L. MARTINEZ, Balasingh P. SAMUEL, Garrett B. ONCALE