Patents by Inventor Rebecca Grinter

Rebecca Grinter 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).

  • Method And Apparatus For Controlling Data Delivery With User-Maintained Modes
    Publication number: 20070040892
    Abstract: Communication is carried out using devices with user-maintained modes that enable synchronous content sharing and communication. Each user-maintained mode enables a lightweight interface for positioning content in a conversation by initiating and terminating data transmission through user produced feedback to create a shared conversational experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Paul Aoki, Rebecca Grinter, Margaret Szymanski, James Thornton, Allison Woodruff
  • Method and apparatus for establishing a secure ad hoc command structure
    Publication number: 20050129240
    Abstract: We present technology that allows layman computer users to simply create, provision, and maintain secured infrastructure—an instant PKI. This technology can be used to quickly establish a secure credential infrastructure that can be used to secure ad-hoc and/or dynamic command and control operations such are needed for Incident Command Systems or other emergency response systems that require simplicity and rapid deployment among disparate responder teams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Dirk Balfanz, Diana Smetters, Glenn Durfee, Rebecca Grinter, Paul Stewart
  • Method and apparatus for using a secure credential infrastructure to access vehicle components
    Publication number: 20050125669
    Abstract: We present technology that allows layman computer users to simply create, provision, and maintain secured infrastructure—an instant PKI. This technology can be used in a wide variety of applications including enabling secure communications to components of a vehicle, and enabling secure communications between the vehicle and associated infrastructure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2004
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Applicant: Palo Alto Research Center Incorporated
    Inventors: Paul Stewart, Diana Smetters, Rebecca Grinter, Dirk Balfanz, Glenn Durfee, Hao-Chi Wong