Patents by Inventor Matthew B. McRae
Matthew B. McRae 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: 9642174Abstract: In one embodiment, a secure communication is initiated between two devices by generating a pairing message from a pre-determined static identification on the first device, transmitting the pairing message to the second device, generating a pairing identification from the static identification, and initiating a secure communication between the first and second device if the pairing message corresponds with the pairing identification.Type: GrantFiled: February 29, 2016Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: BELKIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Matthew B. McRae, Allen J. Huotari
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Publication number: 20160205711Abstract: In one embodiment, a secure communication is initiated between two devices by generating a pairing message from a pre-determined static identification on the first device, transmitting the pairing message to the second device, generating a pairing identification from the static identification, and initiating a secure communication between the first and second device if the pairing message corresponds with the pairing identification.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2016Publication date: July 14, 2016Inventors: Matthew B. McRAE, Allen J. HUOTARI
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Patent number: 9277574Abstract: In one embodiment, a secure communication is initiated between two devices by generating a pairing message from a pre-determined static identification on the first device, transmitting the pairing message to the second device, generating a pairing identification from the static identification, and initiating a secure communication between the first and second device if the pairing message corresponds with the pairing identification.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. McRae, Allen J. Huotari
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Patent number: 9191883Abstract: A method for facilitating communication between a wireless client and a network is disclosed. The method comprises communicating information between the wireless client and the network prior to associating the wireless client to the network. The information can be related to setup features or services.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. McRae, Allen J. Huotari
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Publication number: 20150282224Abstract: In one embodiment, a secure communication is initiated between two devices by generating a pairing message from a pre-determined static identification on the first device, transmitting the pairing message to the second device, generating a pairing identification from the static identification, and initiating a secure communication between the first and second device if the pairing message corresponds with the pairing identification.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Matthew B. McRae, Allen J. Huotari
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Patent number: 9094633Abstract: A television with at least one connection, either wired or wireless. Detection of an active device connected to the connection results in proper software and hardware configuration of the television to properly communicate with the device and provide, for example, proper user interface support and access to the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: Vizio, Inc.Inventor: Matthew B. McRae
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Patent number: 9060267Abstract: In one embodiment, a secure communication is initiated between two devices by generating a pairing message from a predetermined static identification on the first device, transmitting the pairing message to the second device, generating a pairing identification from the static identification, and initiating a secure communication between the first and second device if the pairing message corresponds with the pairing identification.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2006Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. McRae, Allen J. Huotari
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Publication number: 20140211777Abstract: A method for facilitating communication between a wireless client and a network is disclosed. The method comprises communicating information between the wireless client and the network prior to associating the wireless client to the network. The information can be related to setup features or services.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2014Publication date: July 31, 2014Inventors: Matthew B. McRae, Allen J. Huotari
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Patent number: 8687543Abstract: A method for facilitating communication between a wireless client and a network is disclosed. The method comprises communicating information between the wireless client and the network prior to associating the wireless client to the network. The information can be related to setup features or services.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2005Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Matthew B. McRae, Allen J. Huotari
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Patent number: 8553678Abstract: A packet-based communications system is provided, including: a client communications module for transmitting digital audio signals to a user interface device over a local area network (LAN) and for receiving digital audio signals from the user interface device, a voice packet module configured to: receive audio signals from the client communications module and encapsulate the audio signals into data packets; convert data packets into audio signals and transmit the audio signals to the client communications module, and a network protocol module for transmitting data packets between the voice packet module and an Internet Protocol (IP) network.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2005Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Allen J. Huotari, Kendra S. Harrington, Matthew B. McRae
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Publication number: 20130250175Abstract: A television with at least one connection, either wired or wireless. Detection of an active device connected to the connection results in proper software and hardware configuration of the television to properly communicate with the device and provide, for example, proper user interface support and access to the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: VIZIO, INC.Inventor: Matthew B. McRae
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Patent number: 8125915Abstract: A method and system for remotely managing a bridge device, such as a modem, are disclosed. Management traffic from a service provider can be communicated to a bridge device which lacks a public IP address by sending the management traffic through the bridge device to a router of a LAN. The router then sends the management traffic back to the bridge device. Thus, the service provider can perform management tasks such as troubleshooting, health monitoring, accounting, provisioning, security and firmware upgrades in a manner that is transparent to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2005Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Manrique Brenes, Matthew B. McRae, Kendra S. Harrington, Allen J. Huotari
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Patent number: 7826362Abstract: In one embodiment, a VoIP-integrated router operable to interface with analog telephones and digital devices is provided. The VoIP-integrated router is configured to perform a method of estimating the upstream data rate of a modem, comprising transmitting packets at a known rate from the VoIP-integrated router through an upstream path for the modem to a node; during the transmission of the packets, transmitting Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) PING messages to the node; and based upon an examination of the PING messages and the known rate, estimating the upstream data rate of the modem.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jay Price, Allen J. Huotari, Manrique Brenes, Matthew B. McRae
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Patent number: 7707348Abstract: A multi-use adapter configured to provide network connectivity for a serial bus client is provided. The adapter includes: a serial interface for coupling with the serial bus client; a network interface for interfacing the adapter with a network; and host control logic configured to interface a plurality of types of serial bus clients with a utilizing device over the network. The host control logic may be configured to detect a USB client coupled to the USB interface, to determine a corresponding driver for the detected USB client, and to retrieve the corresponding driver via the network interface.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Allen J. Huotari, Kendra S. Harrington, Matthew B. McRae
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Patent number: 7707276Abstract: A network device and a method of configuring a network device are provided. The method includes: receiving an e-mail message at the network device; parsing the e-mail message to retrieve configuration instructions; and executing a configuration action according to the configuration instructions contained in the e-mail message. The network device includes: a first upstream network interface; control logic configured to: receive an e-mail message; parse the e-mail message to retrieve configuration instructions; and execute a configuration action according to the configuration instructions contained in the e-mail message.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2005Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Manrique J. Brenes, Matthew B. McRae, Kendra S. Harrington
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Patent number: 7697956Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for enabling a service provider to manage a service node that is separated from the service provider by a firewall. A dual-mode mobile device establishes separate secure connections with the service provider and the service node. The mobile device can then serve as a bridge between the service provider and the service node so that a secure management session can be initiated between the service provider and the service node. A method of managing a service node includes: establishing a first secure connection between a dual-mode mobile device and the service node; establishing a second secure connection between the dual-mode mobile device and a remote system; and initiating a secure management session between the service node and the remote system via the first secure connection and the second secure connection.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Allen J. Huotari, Kendra S. Harrington, Matthew B. McRae
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Patent number: 7551577Abstract: A system and method are provided for provisioning and updating wireless local area network (LAN) access point and/or hotspot information on a wireless dual mode device by leveraging an out of band network. A system and method to map wireless LAN access points or hotspots are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2005Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Assignee: Cisco Technology, IncInventor: Matthew B. McRae
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Publication number: 20080294742Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a device configured to send and receive messages over a first network and a second network includes a network status detector unit and a network disabling unit. The network status detector unit is configured to detect the availability of the first network and output a first network status signal indicating the availability or unavailability of the first network. The network disabling unit is configured to receive the first network status signal and disable the sending and receiving of messages on the second network when the first network status signal indicates the first network is unavailable.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Inventors: Allen J. Huotari, Manrique Brenes, Matthew B. McRae
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Patent number: 7411911Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a device configured to send and receive messages over a first network and a second network includes a network status detector unit and a network disabling unit. The network status detector unit is configured to detect the availability of the first network and output a first network status signal indicating the availability or unavailability of the first network. The network disabling unit is configured to receive the first network status signal and disable the sending and receiving of messages on the second network when the first network status signal indicates the first network is unavailable.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Cisco Technology, Inc.Inventors: Allen J. Huotari, Manrique Brenes, Matthew B. McRae
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Publication number: 20080160914Abstract: In one embodiment, a secure communication is initiated between two devices by generating a pairing message from a predetermined static identification on the first device, transmitting the pairing message to the second device, generating a pairing identification from the static identification, and initiating a secure communication between the first and second device if the pairing message corresponds with the pairing identification.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2006Publication date: July 3, 2008Inventors: Matthew B. McRae, Allen J. Huotari