Patents by Inventor Michael P. Polcha

Michael P. Polcha 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: 11444772
    Abstract: A system and method and for verifying that distorted biometric information submitted to a computing device is authentic. In various embodiments, the method includes receiving a signal indicative of a distorted biometric of a person; determining a DNA sequence code of the signal indicative of the distorted biometric signal; generating a first dataset based on the DNA sequence code; hashing the first dataset to obtain a second dataset; encrypting the second dataset; storing the encrypted second dataset into a blockchain; comparing the second dataset to a test dataset to determine if the second and test datasets are from a related data source and remain unchanged from the distorted biometric of the person; and updating a new transaction record on the blockchain to indicate that the blockchain transaction has been validated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Publication number: 20210058254
    Abstract: A system and method and for verifying that distorted biometric information submitted to a computing device is authentic. In various embodiments, the method includes receiving a signal indicative of a distorted biometric of a person; determining a DNA sequence code of the signal indicative of the distorted biometric signal; generating a first dataset based on the DNA sequence code; hashing the first dataset to obtain a second dataset; encrypting the second dataset; storing the encrypted second dataset into a blockchain; comparing the second dataset to a test dataset to determine if the second and test datasets are from a related data source and remain unchanged from the distorted biometric of the person; and updating a new transaction record on the blockchain to indicate that the blockchain transaction has been validated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Patent number: 10742416
    Abstract: A system and method and for verifying that distorted biometric information submitted to a computing device is authentic. In various embodiments, the method includes receiving a signal indicative of a distorted biometric of a person; determining a DNA sequence code of the signal indicative of the distorted biometric signal; generating a first dataset based on the DNA sequence code; hashing the first dataset to obtain a second dataset; encrypting the second dataset; storing the encrypted second dataset into a blockchain; comparing the second dataset to a test dataset to determine if the second and test datasets are from a related data source and remain unchanged from the distorted biometric of the person; and updating a new transaction record on the blockchain to indicate that the blockchain transaction has been validated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Publication number: 20190058593
    Abstract: A system and method and for verifying that distorted biometric information submitted to a computing device is authentic. In various embodiments, the method includes receiving a signal indicative of a distorted biometric of a person; determining a DNA sequence code of the signal indicative of the distorted biometric signal; generating a first dataset based on the DNA sequence code; hashing the first dataset to obtain a second dataset; encrypting the second dataset; storing the encrypted second dataset into a blockchain; comparing the second dataset to a test dataset to determine if the second and test datasets are from a related data source and remain unchanged from the distorted biometric of the person; and updating a new transaction record on the blockchain to indicate that the blockchain transaction has been validated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Patent number: 8170037
    Abstract: A communication system according to various exemplary embodiments can include a broadcast station. At least one encoder can be coupled to the broadcast station, wherein the at least one encoder is configured to encode in real-time signals generated from the broadcast station and to convert the signals into Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) data packets. At least one server can be coupled to the at least one encoder for transmitting the TCP/IP data packets over a virtual connection between the at least one server to a content distribution network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Patent number: 8160307
    Abstract: A method for identifying persons based on biometric data achieves enhanced security and increased accuracy compared with other systems by distorting one or more biometrics prior to detection and recognition. The method includes detecting a distorted biometric for input into an identification system, comparing the distorted biometric to one or more distortion patterns, and determining an identity of the person based on results of the comparison. The biometric may be an eye pattern, a fingerprint or palm print, a voice print, a handwriting sample, a DNA sample, a facial image, or any other type of characteristic or behavioral attribute of a person. The biometric may be distorted in any one of a variety of ways for comparison to previously enrolled biometrics which have been distorted using the same or similar element. A system and program embodied within a computer-readable medium performs the steps of the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Patent number: 7844718
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically configuring a remote computer to establish a VPN connection with a network is disclosed. According to the system and method, a configuration generator determines information necessary for the remote computer to establish the VPN connection, and generate an executable file to be run the remote computer. When run on the remote computer, the executable file automatically updates the remote computer's configuration settings so as to enable it to establish the connection with the network. The information required by the configuration generator can either be extracted from a database automatically, or can be keyed in by a network administrator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 30, 2010
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Publication number: 20090316709
    Abstract: A communication system according to various exemplary embodiments can include a broadcast station. At least one encoder can be coupled to the broadcast station, wherein the at least one encoder is configured to encode in real-time signals generated from the broadcast station and to convert the signals into Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) data packets. At least one server can be coupled to the at least one encoder for transmitting the TCP/IP data packets over a virtual connection between the at least one server to a content distribution network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew J. POLCHA, Michael P. POLCHA
  • Publication number: 20090175506
    Abstract: A method for identifying persons based on biometric data achieves enhanced security and increased accuracy compared with other systems by distorting one or more biometrics prior to detection and recognition. The method includes detecting a distorted biometric for input into an identification system, comparing the distorted biometric to one or more distortion patterns, and determining an identity of the person based on results of the comparison. The biometric may be an eye pattern, a fingerprint or palm print, a voice print, a handwriting sample, a DNA sample, a facial image, or any other type of characteristic or behavioral attribute of a person. The biometric may be distorted in any one of a variety of ways for comparison to previously enrolled biometrics which have been distorted using the same or similar element. A system and program embodied within a computer-readable medium performs the steps of the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Publication number: 20040264746
    Abstract: An access control method achieves enhanced security and accuracy compared with other systems through recognition of one or more distorted biometrics. The method includes outputting a distorted biometric print from a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device into an identification system, comparing the distorted print to one or more distortion patterns, and controlling access to a restricted item based on results of the comparison. The distorted print maybe formed based on a transfer function or excitation frequency of the SAW device, or may be formed by a mask pattern located on or between a sensing surface of the SAW device. The print may be a fingerprint, thumb print, and palm print.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Publication number: 20040218789
    Abstract: An access control method achieves enhanced security and accuracy compared with other systems through recognition of one or more distorted biometrics. The method includes outputting a distorted biometric print from a surface acoustic wave (SAW) device into an identification system, comparing the distorted print to one or more distortion patterns, and controlling access to a restricted item based on results of the comparison. The distorted print maybe formed based on a transfer function or excitation frequency of the SAW device, or may be formed by a mask pattern located on or between a sensing surface of the SAW device. The print may be a fingerprint, thumb print, and palm print.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha
  • Publication number: 20030217126
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically configuring a remote computer to establish a VPN connection with a network is disclosed. According to the system and method, a configuration generator determines information necessary for the remote computer to establish the VPN connection, and generate an executable file to be run the remote computer. When run on the remote computer, the executable file automatically updates the remote computer's configuration settings so as to enable it to establish the connection with the network. The information required by the configuration generator can either be extracted from a database automatically, or can be keyed in by a network administrator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Inventors: Andrew J. Polcha, Michael P. Polcha