Patents by Inventor Matthew Walnock

Matthew Walnock 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: 11997100
    Abstract: A computing system and a method performed by the computing system are presented. The system may provide a cybersecurity analysis platform, and the method may include outputting a plurality of content access options for selection by a user or group of users of the platform, wherein the content access options are associated with different amounts of content access to a cybersecurity intelligence content source. The method may further involve receiving a selection of one of the content access options, and updating, based on the selection, a profile that indicates an amount of content access allocated to the user or group of users. The method may involve receiving a content request from the user or group of users for cybersecurity intelligence content, and responding to the content requested based on whether the allocated amount of content access has been completely depleted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: AVALON CYBER CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Cassidy, Peter Prizio, Jr., Matthew Walnock, Melissa K. Smith
  • Patent number: 10581913
    Abstract: A method for detecting spoofing by wireless access devices. In some embodiments, spoofing can be detected based on locations for a wireless access device having an identifier at first and second times. The locations are compared to determine whether the wireless access device could access the particular network at the locations in the time period between the first and second times. In several embodiments, spoofing can be detected by tracking the activity of wireless access devices and identifying events that that are prohibited by one or more policy elements of the particular network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Ozmo Licensing LLC
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Publication number: 20190356692
    Abstract: A method for detecting spoofing by wireless access devices. In some embodiments, spoofing can be detected based on locations for a wireless access device having an identifier at first and second times. The locations are compared to determine whether the wireless access device could access the particular network at the locations in the time period between the first and second times. In several embodiments, spoofing can be detected by tracking the activity of wireless access devices and identifying events that that are prohibited by one or more policy elements of the particular network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Patent number: 10320840
    Abstract: A method for detecting spoofing by wireless access devices. In some embodiments, spoofing can be detected based on locations for a wireless access device having an identifier at first and second times. The locations are compared to determine whether the wireless access device could access the particular network at the locations in the time period between the first and second times. In several embodiments, spoofing can be detected by tracking the activity of wireless access devices and identifying events that that are prohibited by one or more policy elements of the particular network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: OL Security Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Publication number: 20180041542
    Abstract: Methods are described herein useful for detecting spoofing by wireless access devices. In some embodiments, spoofing can be detected based on locations for a wireless access device having an identifier at first and second times. The locations are compared to determine whether the wireless access device could access the particular network at the locations in the time period between the first and second times. In several embodiments, spoofing can be detected by tracking the activity of wireless access devices and identifying events that that are prohibited by one or more policy elements of the particular network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2017
    Publication date: February 8, 2018
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Patent number: 9800612
    Abstract: Methods are described herein useful for detecting spoofing by wireless access devices. In some embodiments, spoofing can be detected based on locations for a wireless access device having an identifier at first and second times. The locations are compared to determine whether the wireless access device could access the particular network at the locations in the time period between the first and second times. In several embodiments, spoofing can be detected by tracking the activity of wireless access devices and identifying events that that are prohibited by one or more policy elements of the particular network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: OL Security Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Publication number: 20150334131
    Abstract: A wireless access device in a wireless network, whether a known or unknown entity, can be located using a geolocation system according to the present invention. A signal strength is determined by a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) node in a wireless network for each wireless access device that it detects. Based on the signal strength, an approximate distance from the node is determined, which, in one embodiment corresponds to a radius of a circle around the node. To account for error, an approximation band of the circle is calculated that will allow a user to determine the approximate location of the device within the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Patent number: 9042914
    Abstract: A wireless access device in a wireless network, whether a known or unknown entity, can be located using a geolocation system according to the present invention. A signal strength is determined by a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) node in a wireless network for each wireless access device that it detects. Based on the signal strength, an approximate distance from the node is determined, which, in one embodiment corresponds to a radius of a circle around the node. To account for error, an approximation band of the circle is calculated that will allow a user to determine the approximate location of the device within the wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: TEKLA PEHR LLC
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Patent number: 8661542
    Abstract: Characteristics about one or more wireless access devices in a wireless network, whether known or unknown entities, can be determined using a system and method according to the present invention. An observation is made of the activity over a Wireless Area Network (WLAN). Based on this activity, changes in state of wireless access devices within the WLAN can be observed and monitored. These changes in state could be indicative of normal operation of the WLAN, or they may indicate the presence of an unauthorized user. In the latter case, an alert can be sent so that appropriate action may be taken. Additionally, ad hoc networks can be detected that may be connected to a wireless access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Tekla Pehr LLC
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Publication number: 20120309427
    Abstract: A wireless access device in a wireless network, whether a known or unknown entity, can be located using a geolocation system according to the present invention. A signal strength is determined by a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) node in a wireless network for each wireless access device that it detects. Based on the signal strength, an approximate distance from the node is determined, which, in one embodiment corresponds to a radius of a circle around the node. To account for error, an approximation band of the circle is calculated that will allow a user to determine the approximate location of the device within the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: NETWORK SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine HARVEY, Matthew WALNOCK
  • Publication number: 20120110635
    Abstract: Characteristics about one or more wireless access devices in a wireless network, whether known or unknown entities, can be determined using a system and method according to the present invention. An observation is made of the activity over a Wireless Area Network (WLAN). Based on this activity, changes in state of wireless access devices within the WLAN can be observed and monitored. These changes in state could be indicative of normal operation of the WLAN, or they may indicate the presence of an unauthorized user. In the latter case, an alert can be sent so that appropriate action may be taken. Additionally, ad hoc networks can be detected that may be connected to a wireless access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicant: MCI COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine HARVEY, Matthew Walnock
  • Patent number: 8122506
    Abstract: Characteristics about one or more wireless access devices in a wireless network, whether known or unknown entities, can be determined using a system and method according to the present invention. An observation is made of the activity over a Wireless Area Network (WLAN). Based on this activity, changes in state of wireless access devices within the WLAN can be observed and monitored. These changes in state could be indicative of normal operation of the WLAN, or they may indicate the presence of an unauthorized user. In the latter case, an alert can be sent so that appropriate action may be taken. Additionally, ad hoc networks can be detected that may be connected to a wireless access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: MCI Communications Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Patent number: 8078722
    Abstract: Characteristics about one or more wireless access devices in a wireless network, whether known or unknown entities, can be determined using a system and method according to the present invention. An observation is made of the activity over a Wireless Area Network (WLAN). Based on this activity, changes in state of wireless access devices within the WLAN can be observed and monitored. These changes in state could be indicative of normal operation of the WLAN, or they may indicate the presence of an unauthorized user. In the latter case, an alert can be sent so that appropriate action may be taken. Additionally, ad hoc networks can be detected that may be connected to a wireless access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignee: MCI Communications Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Patent number: 7853250
    Abstract: A wireless access device in a wireless network, whether a known or unknown entity, can be located using a geolocation system. A signal strength is determined by a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) node in a wireless network for each wireless access device that it detects. Based on the signal strength, an approximate distance from the node is determined, which, in one embodiment corresponds to a radius of a circle around the node. To account for error, an approximation band of the circle is calculated that will allow a user to determine the approximate location of the device within the wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Network Security Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Publication number: 20090296598
    Abstract: Characteristics about one or more wireless access devices in a wireless network, whether known or unknown entities, can be determined using a system and method according to the present invention. An observation is made of the activity over a Wireless Area Network (WLAN). Based on this activity, changes in state of wireless access devices within the WLAN can be observed and monitored. These changes in state could be indicative of normal operation of the WLAN, or they may indicate the presence of an unauthorized user. In the latter case, an alert can be sent so that appropriate action may be taken. Additionally, ad hoc networks can be detected that may be connected to a wireless access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: NETWORK SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine HARVEY, Matthew WALNOCK
  • Publication number: 20090300763
    Abstract: Characteristics about one or more wireless access devices in a wireless network, whether known or unknown entities, can be determined using a system and method according to the present invention. An observation is made of the activity over a Wireless Area Network (WLAN). Based on this activity, changes in state of wireless access devices within the WLAN can be observed and monitored. These changes in state could be indicative of normal operation of the WLAN, or they may indicate the presence of an unauthorized user. In the latter case, an alert can be sent so that appropriate action may be taken. Additionally, ad hoc networks can be detected that may be connected to a wireless access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: NETWORK SECURITY TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Elaine HARVEY, Matthew WALNOCK
  • Patent number: 7603710
    Abstract: Characteristics about one or more wireless access devices in a wireless network, whether known or unknown entities, can be determined using a system and method according to the present invention. An observation is made of the activity over a Wireless Area Network (WLAN). Based on this activity, changes in state of wireless access devices within the WLAN can be observed and monitored. These changes in state could be indicative of normal operation of the WLAN, or they may indicate the presence of an unauthorized user. In the latter case, an alert can be sent so that appropriate action may be taken. Additionally, ad hoc networks can be detected that may be connected to a wireless access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Assignee: Network Security Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Publication number: 20040252837
    Abstract: Characteristics about one or more wireless access devices in a wireless network, whether known or unknown entities, can be determined using a system and method according to the present invention. An observation is made of the activity over a Wireless Area Network (WLAN). Based on this activity, changes in state of wireless access devices within the WLAN can be observed and monitored. These changes in state could be indicative of normal operation of the WLAN, or they may indicate the presence of an unauthorized user. In the latter case, an alert can be sent so that appropriate action may be taken. Additionally, ad hoc networks can be detected that may be connected to a wireless access point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock
  • Publication number: 20040198392
    Abstract: A wireless access device in a wireless network, whether a known or unknown entity, can be located using a geolocation system according to the present invention. A signal strength is determined by a wireless intrusion detection system (WIDS) node in a wireless network for each wireless access device that it detects. Based on the signal strength, an approximate distance from the node is determined, which, in one embodiment corresponds to a radius of a circle around the node. To account for error, an approximation band of the circle is calculated that will allow a user to determine the approximate location of the device within the wireless network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Elaine Harvey, Matthew Walnock