Patents by Inventor Libor Sykora

Libor Sykora 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: 12277205
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to digital identification user interfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Pablo Pons Bordes, Gianpaolo Fasoli, Tyler Gentles, Bruno Kindarji, Petr Kostka, Rohit Narula, David W. Silver, Libor Sykora, Ka Yang
  • Publication number: 20240184879
    Abstract: A device for controlled identity credential release may include at least one processor configured to receive a request to release an identity credential of a user, the identity credential being stored on the device. The at least one processor may be further configured to authenticate the user associated with the identity credential. The at least one processor may be further configured to, responsive to the authentication, provide at least a portion of the identity credential, such as for display and/or to a terminal device over a direct wireless connection. The at least one processor may be further configured to cause the electronic device to enter a locked state and/or to remain in a locked state, responsive to providing the at least the portion of the identity credential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2023
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Irene M. GRAFF, Ahmer A. KHAN, Christopher SHARP, Libor SYKORA, Lucia E. BALLARD, Rupamay SAHA
  • Publication number: 20240146724
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of a device that authorizes a device for a service is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device intercepts a request for a web page from a web browser executing on the device, wherein the request includes an indication associated with an authorization request for the service and the web page provides the service. In addition, the device presents an authorization user interface on the device. The device further performs a local authorization using a set of user credentials entered via the authorization user interface. The device additionally performs a server authorization with a server. Furthermore, the device redirects the web browser to the requested web page, wherein the web browser is authorized for the service provided by the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Dmitry V. BELOV, Brent A. FULGHAM, Sudhakar N. MAMBAKKAM, Richard J. MONDELLO, Kalyan C. GOPAVARAPU, Edgar Tonatiuh Barragan CORTE, Libor SYKORA
  • Patent number: 11895111
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of a device that authorizes a device for a service is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device intercepts a request for a web page from a web browser executing on the device, wherein the request includes an indication associated with an authorization request for the service and the web page provides the service. In addition, the device presents an authorization user interface on the device. The device further performs a local authorization using a set of user credentials entered via the authorization user interface. The device additionally performs a server authorization with a server. Furthermore, the device redirects the web browser to the requested web page, wherein the web browser is authorized for the service provided by the web page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Dmitry V. Belov, Brent A. Fulgham, Sudhakar N. Mambakkam, Richard J. Mondello, Kalyan C. Gopavarapu, Edgar Tonatiuh Barragan Corte, Libor Sykora
  • Publication number: 20240039714
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to relating to a public key infrastructure (PKI). In one embodiment, an integrated circuit is disclosed that includes at least one processor and a secure circuit isolated from access by the processor except through a mailbox mechanism. The secure circuit is configured to generate a key pair having a public key and a private key, and to issue, to a certificate authority (CA), a certificate signing request (CSR) for a certificate corresponding to the key pair. In some embodiments, the secure circuit may be configured to receive, via the mailbox mechanism, a first request from an application executing on the processor to issue a certificate to the application. The secure circuit may also be configured to perform, in response to a second request, a cryptographic operation using a public key circuit included in the secure circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Wade Benson, Libor Sykora, Vratislav Kuzela, Michael Brouwer, Andrew R. Whalley, Jerrold V. Hauck, David Finkelstein, Thomas Mensch
  • Patent number: 11836242
    Abstract: A device for controlled identity credential release may include at least one processor configured to receive a request to release an identity credential of a user, the identity credential being stored on the device. The at least one processor may be further configured to authenticate the user associated with the identity credential. The at least one processor may be further configured to, responsive to the authentication, provide at least a portion of the identity credential, such as for display and/or to a terminal device over a direct wireless connection. The at least one processor may be further configured to cause the electronic device to enter a locked state and/or to remain in a locked state, responsive to providing the at least the portion of the identity credential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Irene M. Graff, Ahmer A. Khan, Christopher Sharp, Libor Sykora, Lucia E. Ballard, Rupamay Saha
  • Patent number: 11764954
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to relating to a public key infrastructure (PKI). In one embodiment, an integrated circuit is disclosed that includes at least one processor and a secure circuit isolated from access by the processor except through a mailbox mechanism. The secure circuit is configured to generate a key pair having a public key and a private key, and to issue, to a certificate authority (CA), a certificate signing request (CSR) for a certificate corresponding to the key pair. In some embodiments, the secure circuit may be configured to receive, via the mailbox mechanism, a first request from an application executing on the processor to issue a certificate to the application. The secure circuit may also be configured to perform, in response to a second request, a cryptographic operation using a public key circuit included in the secure circuit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Benson, Libor Sykora, Vratislav Kuzela, Michael Brouwer, Andrew R. Whalley, Jerrold V. Hauck, David Finkelstein, Thomas Mensch
  • Publication number: 20230289787
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to authentication using public key encryption. In one embodiment, a computing device includes a secure circuit, a processor, and memory. The secure circuit is configured to generate a public key pair usable to authenticate a user of the computing device. The memory has program instructions stored therein that are executable by the processor to cause the computing device to perform operations including authenticating the user with a server system by sending authentication information supplied by the user. The operations further include, in response to the server system verifying the authentication information, receiving a first token usable to register the public key pair with the server system and sending, to the server system, a request to register the public key pair for authenticating the user. In such an embodiment, the request includes the first token and identifies a public key of the public key pair.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Libor Sykora, Delfin J. Rojas, Paul J. Sholtz, Erika Misaki, Shiva Krovi, Lawrence Aung, Julien Lerouge
  • Publication number: 20230141236
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of a device that authorizes a device for a service is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device intercepts a request for a web page from a web browser executing on the device, wherein the request includes an indication associated with an authorization request for the service and the web page provides the service. In addition, the device presents an authorization user interface on the device. The device further performs a local authorization using a set of user credentials entered via the authorization user interface. The device additionally performs a server authorization with a server. Furthermore, the device redirects the web browser to the requested web page, wherein the web browser is authorized for the service provided by the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Dmitry V. BELOV, Brent A. FULGHAM, Sudhakar N. MAMBAKKAM, Richard J. MONDELLO, Kalyan C. GOPAVARAPU, Edgar Tonatiuh Barragan CORTE, Libor SYKORA
  • Publication number: 20230089689
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to digital identification user interfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Pablo PONS BORDES, Gianpaolo FASOLI, Tyler GENTLES, Bruno KINDARJI, Petr KOSTKA, Rohit NARULA, David W. SILVER, Libor SYKORA, Ka YANG
  • Patent number: 11593797
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to authentication using public key encryption. In one embodiment, a computing device includes a secure circuit, a processor, and memory. The secure circuit is configured to generate a public key pair usable to authenticate a user of the computing device. The memory has program instructions stored therein that are executable by the processor to cause the computing device to perform operations including authenticating the user with a server system by sending authentication information supplied by the user. The operations further include, in response to the server system verifying the authentication information, receiving a first token usable to register the public key pair with the server system and sending, to the server system, a request to register the public key pair for authenticating the user. In such an embodiment, the request includes the first token and identifies a public key of the public key pair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Libor Sykora, Delfin J. Rojas, Paul J. Sholtz, Erika Misaki, Shiva Krovi, Lawrence Aung, Julien Lerouge
  • Patent number: 11582229
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of a device that authorizes a device for a service is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device intercepts a request for a web page from a web browser executing on the device, wherein the request includes an indication associated with an authorization request for the service and the web page provides the service. In addition, the device presents an authorization user interface on the device. The device further performs a local authorization using a set of user credentials entered via the authorization user interface. The device additionally performs a server authorization with a server. Furthermore, the device redirects the web browser to the requested web page, wherein the web browser is authorized for the service provided by the web page.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Dmitry V. Belov, Brent A. Fulgham, Sudhakar N. Mambakkam, Richard J. Mondello, Kalyan C. Gopavarapu, Edgar Tonatiuh Barragan Corte, Libor Sykora
  • Patent number: 11354390
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to biometric authentication. In one embodiment, a computing device includes a controller circuit, a camera, and a secure circuit. The controller circuit is coupled to a button and detects when the button has been pressed. The camera captures a set of biometric data of a user. The secure circuit performs an authentication of the user by confirming that a notification identifying the button being pressed was received from the controller circuit and by comparing the set of biometric data with another set of biometric data for an authorized user of the computing device. In some embodiments, the controller circuit is configured to maintain a timestamp indicative of when the button has been pressed and usable by the secure circuit to confirm that the button is pressed within a threshold time period of the authentication being performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Charles T. Ahn, Libor Sykora, Gianpaolo Fasoli
  • Patent number: 11250118
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a first device performs ranging operations to allow a user to perform one or more operations on the first device without providing device-access credentials. For example, when a second device is within a first distance of the first device, the first device determines that the second device is associated with a first user account that is authorized to perform operations on the first device. In response to the determination, the first device enables at least one substitute interaction (e.g., a password-less UI interaction) to allow the operations to be performed on the first device to be accessed without receiving access credentials through a user interface. In response to detecting an occurrence of the substitute interaction, the operation is authorized on the first device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alexander R. Ledwith, Wade Benson, Marc J. Krochmal, John J. Iarocci, Jerrold V. Hauck, Michael Brouwer, Mitchell D. Adler, Yannick L. Sierra, Libor Sykora, Jiri Margaritov
  • Patent number: 11205021
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to securing an accessory interface on a computing device. In various embodiments, a computing device detects a connection of an accessory device to an accessory interface port and, in response to the detected connection, evaluates a policy defining one or more criteria for restricting unauthorized access to the accessory interface port. Based on the evaluating, the computing device determines whether to disable the accessory interface port to prevent communication with the connected accessory device. In some embodiments, the computing device includes an interconnect coupled between the processor and the accessory interface port, and the interconnect includes a hub circuit configured to facilitate communication between a plurality of devices via the interconnect. In some embodiments, the computing device, in response to determining to disable the accessory interface port, instructs the hub circuit to prevent traffic from being conveyed from the accessory interface port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Loukas Kalenderidis, Ivan Krstic, Brian J. Dawbin, Filip Stoklas, Carmen A. Bovalino, III, Shyam S. Toprani, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Libor Sykora, Arnold S. Liu, Lucia E. Ballard
  • Patent number: 11176237
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a first device performs ranging operations to allow a user to access the first device under one of several user accounts without providing device-access credentials. For example, when a second device is within a first distance of the first device, the first device determines that the second device is associated with a first user account under which a user can access (e.g., can log into) the first device. In response to the determination, the first device enables at least one substitute interaction (e.g., a password-less UI interaction) to allow the first device to be accessed without receiving access credentials through a user interface. In response to detecting an occurrence of the substitute interaction, the user is allowed to access the first device under the first user account. In some embodiments, the substitute interaction occurs while the first device is logged into under a second user account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Benson, Alexander R. Ledwith, Marc J. Krochmal, John J. Iarocci, Jerrold V. Hauck, Michael Brouwer, Mitchell D. Adler, Yannick L. Sierra, Libor Sykora
  • Publication number: 20200382495
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of a device that authorizes a device for a service is described. In an exemplary embodiment, the device intercepts a request for a web page from a web browser executing on the device, wherein the request includes an indication associated with an authorization request for the service and the web page provides the service. In addition, the device presents an authorization user interface on the device. The device further performs a local authorization using a set of user credentials entered via the authorization user interface. The device additionally performs a server authorization with a server. Furthermore, the device redirects the web browser to the requested web page, wherein the web browser is authorized for the service provided by the web page.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Inventors: Dmitry V. BELOV, Brent A. FULGHAM, Sudhakar N. MAMBAKKAM, Richard J. MONDELLO, Kaylan C. GOPAVARAPU, Edgar Tonatiuh Barragan CORTE, Libor SYKORA
  • Publication number: 20200320188
    Abstract: A device for controlled identity credential release may include at least one processor configured to receive a request to release an identity credential of a user, the identity credential being stored on the device. The at least one processor may be further configured to authenticate the user associated with the identity credential. The at least one processor may be further configured to, responsive to the authentication, provide at least a portion of the identity credential, such as for display and/or to a terminal device over a direct wireless connection. The at least one processor may be further configured to cause the electronic device to enter a locked state and/or to remain in a locked state, responsive to providing the at least the portion of the identity credential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Irene M. GRAFF, Ahmer A. KHAN, Christopher SHARP, Libor SYKORA, Lucia E. BALLARD, Rupamay SAHA
  • Publication number: 20200233984
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to securing an accessory interface on a computing device. In various embodiments, a computing device detects a connection of an accessory device to an accessory interface port and, in response to the detected connection, evaluates a policy defining one or more criteria for restricting unauthorized access to the accessory interface port. Based on the evaluating, the computing device determines whether to disable the accessory interface port to prevent communication with the connected accessory device. In some embodiments, the computing device includes an interconnect coupled between the processor and the accessory interface port, and the interconnect includes a hub circuit configured to facilitate communication between a plurality of devices via the interconnect. In some embodiments, the computing device, in response to determining to disable the accessory interface port, instructs the hub circuit to prevent traffic from being conveyed from the accessory interface port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Loukas Kalenderidis, Ivan Krstic, Brian J. Dawbin, Filip Stoklas, Carmen A. Bovalino, III, Shyam S. Toprani, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Libor Sykora, Arnold S. Liu, Lucia E. Ballard
  • Publication number: 20200186337
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to relating to a public key infrastructure (PKI). In one embodiment, an integrated circuit is disclosed that includes at least one processor and a secure circuit isolated from access by the processor except through a mailbox mechanism. The secure circuit is configured to generate a key pair having a public key and a private key, and to issue, to a certificate authority (CA), a certificate signing request (CSR) for a certificate corresponding to the key pair. In some embodiments, the secure circuit may be configured to receive, via the mailbox mechanism, a first request from an application executing on the processor to issue a certificate to the application. The secure circuit may also be configured to perform, in response to a second request, a cryptographic operation using a public key circuit included in the secure circuit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Wade Benson, Libor Sykora, Vratislav Kuzela, Michael Brouwer, Andrew R. Whalley, Jerrold V. Hauck, David Finkelstein, Thomas Mensch