Patents by Inventor Mark Ishikawa

Mark Ishikawa 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).

  • Publication number: 20070294544
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a data management system, apparatus and process for uniquely identifying and protecting data. In preferred embodiments, the data management system comprises a data management server, a key generator, a source print generator and a source print detector. In some preferred embodiments, the data management system further comprises a data embedding system. Keys are created by the data management system for application to source files to create a fingerprint for the source file. The fingerprint is compared to unknown files to identify uses of the source file.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: December 20, 2007
    Inventors: Mark Ishikawa, Gregory Piccionelli
  • Publication number: 20070239840
    Abstract: A system and method for tracking media is disclosed. A tracking device package includes a container for shipping media and a tracker coupled to the container wherein access to the media is monitored electronically by the tracker to enable media access. The tracker can be a combination of a GPS system, for determining the location of the media, and a mobile phone for communicating the location to interested parties. The tracker can verify the location of the container and the length of time that the container has been at a particular site. If anomalies are detected with respect to the location and/or the length of time that a container has been located at a particular site, then the tracker can report this information back to the owner of the media being tracked through a central repository and database system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: October 11, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Ishikawa
  • Publication number: 20070079367
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a detection system, method and apparatus that identifies and eradicates fraudulent requests on a network. Embodiments of the detection system comprise at least one router, a server, and an activity monitoring system. The activity monitoring system comprises a route arbiter and a traffic analyzer, wherein the route arbiter monitors the activity on the router. The route arbiter continuously monitors the router and firewall device to determine if abnormal activity or traffic patterns are emerging. If a determination is made that abnormal activity or abnormal traffic patterns exist, the activity monitoring system responds by blocking the activity or redirecting the traffic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Ishikawa
  • Publication number: 20070019565
    Abstract: A routing system, method, and apparatus for determining the best path for a router to transmit traffic to a specific destination on a network. As desired, the routing determination can be based, at least in part, on an analysis of the network load and an analysis of the availability of links between the autonomous systems. The routing system can be used in conjunction with a detection system that identifies and eradicates fraudulent requests on the network. The detection system can include at least one router and an activity monitoring system, comprising a route arbiter and a traffic analyzer. The route arbiter continuously monitors activity on the router to determine if abnormal activity or traffic patterns are emerging. If a determination is made that abnormal activity or abnormal traffic patterns exist, the activity monitoring system responds by blocking the activity or redirecting the traffic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventor: Mark Ishikawa
  • Publication number: 20060224677
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting email fraud is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the system includes a collection module for collecting a plurality of bounced email messages originating from an injection source, and a source mining module for determining the location of the injection source. The bounced email messages include a fraudulent status indicator that can be detected to determine that the injection source is sending email messages intended to defraud the recipient users of the email. In another embodiment of the invention, the system for detecting email fraud includes a honeypot module for attracting email messages associated with an injection source, and a target module for determining the location of the target host, wherein the location of the target host is determined by examining the redirection mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Applicant: BayTSP
    Inventors: Mark Ishikawa, Dennis Willson, Travis Hill
  • Publication number: 20060167855
    Abstract: A system and method for tracking and identifying digital content distributors using file sharing networks. The system monitors distribution networks, logs pertinent network and distributor information, generates network statistics, gathers evidence of content distribution, and notifies interested parties of the availability of content on file sharing networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2005
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Applicant: BayTSP
    Inventors: Mark Ishikawa, Travis Hill, Lawrence Low