Patents by Inventor Philip F. Kearney

Philip F. Kearney 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: 11734407
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20220386113
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: David C. ANDRUS, Philip F. KEARNEY, Christopher B. ZIMMERMANN, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Nathaniel S. SHARPE
  • Publication number: 20220231396
    Abstract: Techniques for transceiving radio frequency (RF) signals through a window of a building are disclosed, the window having a first surface facing an interior of the building. An antenna arrangement is attached to a building structure adjacent the first surface and the antenna arrangement includes one or more radiating elements configured to transceive the RF signals through the window. In some embodiments, the building structure is mullion. In some embodiments a window surface includes an electrochromic and/or low emissivity coating that is excluded from a region proximate to the radiating elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Inventors: Robert T. Rozbicki, Stephen Clark Brown, Nitesh Trikha, Philip F. Kearney, lll, John Sanford, Harold Hughes, Todd Daniel Antes
  • Patent number: 11372962
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20200364325
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: David C. ANDRUS, Philip F. KEARNEY, Christopher B. ZIMMERMANN, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Nathaniel S. SHARPE
  • Patent number: 10678904
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 10349261
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a networked media station providing a variety of features including a wireless network interface, a wired network interface, a peripheral interface, and a multimedia interface. The wireless network interface(s) allows the device to communicate to serve as a wireless base station or repeater and/or a bridge between a wireless and a wired network. The peripheral interface allows the device to communicate with a variety of peripherals, and, in conjunction with the network interface(s), allows sharing of a peripheral among multiple networked computers. The multimedia interface allows the device to be used with entertainment devices for streaming of multimedia information from a network connected computer to the entertainment device. Control of various aspects of the device is preferably controlled from a network connected computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Philip F. Kearney, III, Robert Dale Newberry, Jr., Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller, Christopher R. Wysocki, Stephen Anderson Davis
  • Publication number: 20190163895
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: David C. ANDRUS, Philip F. KEARNEY, Christopher B. ZIMMERMANN, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Nathaniel S. SHARPE
  • Patent number: 10089456
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20180167799
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a networked media station providing a variety of features including a wireless network interface, a wired network interface, a peripheral interface, and a multimedia interface. The wireless network interface(s) allows the device to communicate to serve as a wireless base station or repeater and/or a bridge between a wireless and a wired network. The peripheral interface allows the device to communicate with a variety of peripherals, and, in conjunction with the network interface(s), allows sharing of a peripheral among multiple networked computers. The multimedia interface allows the device to be used with entertainment devices for streaming of multimedia information from a network connected computer to the entertainment device. Control of various aspects of the device is preferably controlled from a network connected computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2018
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventors: Philip F. Kearney, III, Robert Dale Newberry, Jeffrey L. Robbins, David Heller, Christopher R. Wysocki, Stephen Anderson Davis
  • Patent number: 9894505
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a networked media station providing a variety of features including a wireless network interface, a wired network interface, a peripheral interface, and a multimedia interface. The wireless network interface(s) allows the device to communicate to serve as a wireless base station or repeater and/or a bridge between a wireless and a wired network. The peripheral interface allows the device to communicate with a variety of peripherals, and, in conjunction with the network interface(s), allows sharing of a peripheral among multiple networked computers. The multimedia interface allows the device to be used with entertainment devices for streaming of multimedia information from a network connected computer to the entertainment device. Control of various aspects of the device is preferably controlled from a network connected computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Philip F. Kearney, III, Robert Dale Newberry, Jr., Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller, Christopher R. Wysocki, Stephen Anderson Davis
  • Publication number: 20170337367
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: David C. ANDRUS, Philip F. KEARNEY, Christopher B. ZIMMERMANN, Jeremy C. FRANKLIN, Nathaniel S. SHARPE
  • Patent number: 9659162
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20150046991
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 12, 2015
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Publication number: 20140307585
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a networked media station providing a variety of features including a wireless network interface, a wired network interface, a peripheral interface, and a multimedia interface. The wireless network interface(s) allows the device to communicate to serve as a wireless base station or repeater and/or a bridge between a wireless and a wired network. The peripheral interface allows the device to communicate with a variety of peripherals, and, in conjunction with the network interface(s), allows sharing of a peripheral among multiple networked computers. The multimedia interface allows the device to be used with entertainment devices for streaming of multimedia information from a network connected computer to the entertainment device. Control of various aspects of the device is preferably controlled from a network connected computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Philip F. Kearney, III, Robert Dale Newberry, JR., Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller, Christopher R. Wysocki, Stephen Anderson Davis
  • Patent number: 8838963
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for enhancing the security of wireless networks. In one aspect, a wireless access point that functions as a bridge between two networks is provided. The wireless access point is configured to establish separate associations for itself and each device connected to it. This provides for enhanced security in that each device connected to the wireless access point may be separately authenticated and in that separate encryption tunnels are established for each device connected to the wireless access point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philip F. Kearney, III, Robert Dale Newberry, Jr., James Woodyatt, John A. Saxton
  • Patent number: 8837716
    Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for generating an authentication key are provided. Two or more communications devices can generate an authentication key by monitoring a physical stimulus that is experienced by both devices (e.g., a common physical stimulus). Each device can then use an identical, predetermined algorithm to generate a common authentication key based on the stimulus. The devices can use the common authentication key to establish a secure network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Andrus, Philip F. Kearney, Christopher B. Zimmermann, Jeremy C. Franklin, Nathaniel S. Sharpe
  • Patent number: 8797926
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a networked media station providing a variety of features including a wireless network interface, a wired network interface, a peripheral interface, and a multimedia interface. The wireless network interface(s) allows the device to communicate to serve as a wireless base station or repeater and/or a bridge between a wireless and a wired network. The peripheral interface allows the device to communicate with a variety of peripherals, and, in conjunction with the network interface(s), allows sharing of a peripheral among multiple networked computers. The multimedia interface allows the device to be used with entertainment devices for streaming of multimedia information from a network connected computer to the entertainment device. Control of various aspects of the device is preferably controlled from a network connected computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Philip F. Kearney, III, Robert Dale Newberry, Jr., Jeffrey L. Robbin, David Heller, Christopher R. Wysocki, Stephen Anderson Davis
  • Patent number: 8774041
    Abstract: A first network device can implement functionality to establish a proximity-based wireless connection with a second network device. It can be determined whether the second network device is within a threshold detection distance from the first network device based on a signal strength associated with RF signals received from the second network device or based on detecting RF saturation at the first network device. Device credentials associated with the first network device can be transmitted to the second network device at a reduced transmit power level in response to determining that the second network device is within the threshold detection distance from the first network device. A communication link can be established between the first network device and the second network device based, at least in part, on the device credentials associated with the first network device and device credentials received from the second network device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: QUALCOMM Incorporated
    Inventors: Enis Akay, Richard T. Chang, Meng-Ta Hsu, Yu-Chang Hu, Philip F. Kearney
  • Publication number: 20130229930
    Abstract: A first network device can implement functionality to establish a proximity-based wireless connection with a second network device. It can be determined whether the second network device is within a threshold detection distance from the first network device based on a signal strength associated with RF signals received from the second network device or based on detecting RF saturation at the first network device. Device credentials associated with the first network device can be transmitted to the second network device at a reduced transmit power level in response to determining that the second network device is within the threshold detection distance from the first network device. A communication link can be established between the first network device and the second network device based, at least in part, on the device credentials associated with the first network device and device credentials received from the second network device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicant: QUALCOMM ATHEROS, INC.
    Inventors: Enis Akay, Richard T. Chang, Meng-Ta Hsu, Yu-Chang Hu, Philip F. Kearney