Patents by Inventor Paul B. Schneck
Paul B. Schneck 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: 11941134Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2022Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: INTELLECTUAL VENTURES II LLCInventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Publication number: 20230082746Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Inventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Patent number: 11449622Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a rusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2020Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignee: Intellectual Ventures II LLCInventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Publication number: 20200334367Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a rusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Patent number: 10599859Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2018Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: INTELLECTUAL VENTURES II LLCInventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Publication number: 20190080104Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Patent number: 10049225Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: INTELLECTUAL VENTURES II LLCInventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Publication number: 20180018472Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Patent number: 9740872Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: Intellectual Ventures II LLCInventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Publication number: 20160117514Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Patent number: 9171176Abstract: Various hardware and software configurations are described herein which provide improved security and control over protected data. In some embodiments, a computer includes a main motherboard card coupled to all input/output devices connected to the computer, and a trusted operating system operates on the main motherboard which includes an access control module for controlling access to the protected data in accordance with rules. The trusted operating system stores the protected data in an unprotected form only on the memory devices on the main motherboard. The computer may also have a computer card coupled to the main motherboard via a PCI bus, on which is operating a guest operating system session for handling requests for data from software applications on the computer.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Intellectual Ventures II LLCInventors: Daniel Joseph Sturtevant, Christopher Lalancette, Michael Nathan Lack, Paul B. Schneck
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Publication number: 20140123218Abstract: Digital data protection is provided by a processor running an operating system programmed to generate one or more interrupts; an access mechanism detects one or more interrupts at or below a BIOS level, a given detected interrupt being associated with an operating system request to access protected portions of the data, and restricts access to the protected portions of the data by the operating system in accordance with at least one rule; a tamper detecting mechanism prevents access to the data in an unprotected form has means for destroying data stored in the access mechanism when tampering is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2014Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: INTELLECTUAL VENTURES II LLCInventors: Paul B. Schneck, Marshall D. Abrams
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Patent number: 8675721Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining and displaying the throughput rate of a modem that includes a first housing, first circuitry disposed within the first housing for demodulating data received by the modem and modulating data transmitted by the modem, and a first port for outputting demodulated data from the modem and inputting data to the modem for modulating. A counting device is connected between the modem and connected equipment. The counting device includes second circuitry for monitoring traffic between second and third ports and generating the throughput rate in accordance with the monitoring. The counting device displays an indication of the throughput rate to a user of the connected equipment.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2008Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Rembrandt Communications, LPInventor: Paul B. Schneck
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Publication number: 20090222673Abstract: Digital data protection is provided by a processor running an operating system programmed to generate one or more interrupts; an access mechanism detects one or more interrupts at or below a BIOS level, a given detected interrupt being associated with an operating system request to access protected portions of the data, and restricts access to the protected portions of the data by the operating system in accordance with at least one rule; a tamper detecting mechanism prevents access to the data in an unprotected form has means for destroying data stored in the access mechanism when tampering is detected.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: September 3, 2009Applicant: Verifides Technology CorporationInventors: Paul B. Schneck, Marshall D. Abrams
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Publication number: 20030172034Abstract: A method and device are provided for controlling access to data. Portions of the data are protected and rules concerning access rights to the data are determined. Access to the protected portions of the data is prevented, other than in a non-useable form; and users are provided access to the data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper detection. A method is also provided for distributing data for subsequent controlled use of those data. The method includes protecting portions of the data; preventing access to the protected portions of the data other than in a non-useable form; determining rules concerning access rights to the data; protecting the rules; and providing a package including: the protected portions of the data and the protected rules. A user is provided controlled access to the distributed data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Veridian Information Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Paul B. Schneck, Marshall D. Abrams
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Publication number: 20030163428Abstract: A method and device are provided for controlling access to data. Portions of the data are protected and rules concerning access rights to the data are determined. Access to the protected portions of the data is prevented, other than in a non-useable form; and users are provided access to the data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper detection. A method is also provided for distributing data for subsequent controlled use of those data. The method includes protecting portions of the data; preventing access to the protected portions of the data other than in a non-useable form; determining rules concerning access rights to the data; protecting the rules; and providing a package including: the protected portions of the data and the protected rules. A user is provided controlled access to the distributed data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2002Publication date: August 28, 2003Applicant: Veridian Information Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Paul B. Schneck, Marshall D. Abrams
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Patent number: 6314409Abstract: A method and device are provided for controlling access to data. Portions of the data are protected and rules concerning access rights to the data are determined. Access to the protected portions of the data is prevented, other than in a non-useable form; and users are provided access to the data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper detection. A method is also provided for distributing data for subsequent controlled use of those data. The method includes protecting portions of the data; preventing access to the protected portions of the data other than in a non-useable form; determining rules concerning access rights to the data; protecting the rules; and providing a package including: the protected portions of the data and the protected rules. A user is provided controlled access to the distributed data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper protection.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 1998Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Veridian Information SolutionsInventors: Paul B. Schneck, Marshall D. Abrams
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Publication number: 20010021926Abstract: A method and device are provided for controlling access to data. Portions of the data are protected and rules concerning access rights to the data are determined. Access to the protected portions of the data is prevented, other than in a non-useable form; and users are provided access to the data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper detection. A method is also provided for distributing data for subsequent controlled use of those data. The method includes protecting portions of the data; preventing access to the protected portions of the data other than in a non-useable form; determining rules concerning access rights to the data; protecting the rules; and providing a package including: the protected portions of the data and the protected rules. A user is provided controlled access to the distributed data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper protection.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 1998Publication date: September 13, 2001Inventors: PAUL B. SCHNECK, MARSHAL D. ABRAMS
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Patent number: 5933498Abstract: A method and device are provided for controlling access to data. Portions of the data are protected and rules concerning access rights to the data are determined. Access to the protected portions of the data is prevented, other than in a non-useable form; and users are provided access to the data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper detection. A method is also provided for distributing data for subsequent controlled use of those data. The method includes protecting portions of the data; preventing access to the protected portions of the data other than in a non-useable form; determining rules concerning access rights to the data; protecting the rules; and providing a package including: the protected portions of the data and the protected rules. A user is provided controlled access to the distributed data only in accordance with the rules as enforced by a mechanism protected by tamper protection.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 1997Date of Patent: August 3, 1999Assignee: MRJ, Inc.Inventors: Paul B. Schneck, Marshall D. Abrams