Patents by Inventor Paul Michael Gerhardt

Paul Michael Gerhardt 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: 20210133708
    Abstract: A physical cryptocurrency may comprise a physical medium and an attached processor. The processor may generate a public-private key pair, or the public-private key pair may be generated in a secure and auditable manner external to the processor and stored on the processor. The private key may enable execution of a smart contract on a blockchain to transfer an asset from a starting address to a destination address on the blockchain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Charles Cameron Robertson, Tilman Heiner Drerup, Paul Michael Gerhardt, David Joshua Myers
  • Patent number: 10896412
    Abstract: A physical cryptocurrency may comprise a physical medium and an attached processor. The processor may generate a public-private key pair, or the public-private key pair may be generated in a secure and auditable manner external to the processor and stored on the processor. The private key may enable execution of a smart contract on a blockchain to transfer an asset from a starting address to a destination address on the blockchain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Airtime Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles Cameron Robertson, Tilman Heiner Drerup, Paul Michael Gerhardt, David Joshua Myers
  • Publication number: 20200329136
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20200294011
    Abstract: A physical cryptocurrency may comprise a physical medium and an attached processor. The processor may generate a public-private key pair, or the public-private key pair may be generated in a secure and auditable manner external to the processor and stored on the processor. The private key may enable execution of a smart contract on a blockchain to transfer an asset from a starting address to a destination address on the blockchain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2019
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Charles Cameron Robertson, Tilman Heiner Drerup, Paul Michael Gerhardt, David Joshua Myers
  • Patent number: 10708410
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20190342443
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Patent number: 10382608
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: The Chamberlain Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20180191889
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: July 5, 2018
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20150181014
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises providing a first web service for receiving credentials or a command from a portable electronic device having a software application installed thereon, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service, and providing an application programming interface at the first web service for integrating a second web service or the software application with the first web service to allow the portable electronic device to communicate with the lock or web service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20150102906
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises authenticating, at a web service, credentials received from a portable electronic device, detecting the proximity of the portable electronic device to the lock, and issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20140365773
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20140181954
    Abstract: A system is configured to communicate an identity and perform a physical task. The system has an application controlled identity device is configured to receive and to store a user identity. An application controlled detection device is communicatively coupled to the application controlled identity device. An actuator is communicatively coupled to the application controlled detection device. The application controlled detection device comprises computer code programmed to compare the identity with the stored identity. The application controlled detection device further comprises computer code programmed to activate the actuator when the identity matches the stored identity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: CHARLES CAMERON ROBERTSON, PAUL MICHAEL GERHARDT
  • Publication number: 20120280789
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises receiving credentials at a web service from a portable electronic device, authenticating the credentials, and based on a successful authentication, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or the portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Apigy Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20120280790
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises authenticating, at a web service, credentials received from a portable electronic device, detecting the proximity of the portable electronic device to the lock, and issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service or portable electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Apigy Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson
  • Publication number: 20120280783
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for operating a remotely operable lock. In an example embodiment, a method comprises providing a first web service for receiving credentials or a command from a portable electronic device having a software application installed thereon, issuing a command for receipt by the lock from the web service, and providing an application programming interface at the first web service for integrating a second web service or the software application with the first web service to allow the portable electronic device to communicate with the lock or web service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Apigy Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Michael Gerhardt, Charles Cameron Robertson