Patents by Inventor Robert Cichielo

Robert Cichielo 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: 20130346750
    Abstract: A lightweight solution enables the exchange of multimedia information in a secure manner. Exchanged cryptographic material can be used to encipher multimedia message-oriented communications between devices. This lightweight solution can be used by common off the shelf devices such as smartphones, tablets, feature phones, or special purpose machine to machine devices for private communications, such as command and control, location services, video, audio, electronic attachments, etc. using insecure voice or data communication paths, such as MMS.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: William J. MARLOW, Robert CICHIELO, Emil STURNIOLO, Paul BENWARE
  • Publication number: 20130282904
    Abstract: Given the rise in popularity of communicating personal, private, sensitive, or vital peer-to-peer or peer-to-group information over potentially insecure text messaging infrastructure, it would be desirable to provide a solution that enables the exchange of this type of information securely over at least one path via data and/or voice networks. Furthermore, it would be highly desirable to enable access to the secure exchange of information over the at least one path by a given entity, as well as other computer applications that the given entity may use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: William J. Marlow, Robert Cichielo, Emil Sturniolo, Paul Benware
  • Patent number: 8555068
    Abstract: An system for and method of providing end-to-end encrypted real-time phone calls using a commodity mobile phone and without requiring service provider cooperation is presented. The system and method improve upon prior art techniques by omitting any requirement for mobile phones that are specially manufactured to include end-to-end encryption functionality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Koolspan, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Fascenda, Emil Sturniolo, Paul Benware, Robert Cichielo
  • Patent number: 8548002
    Abstract: A method of processing a codec sample is provided. The method includes: removing from a first portion of the codec sample, a first number of first information bits. The first information bits are indicative of frame information associated with the codec sample. The method also includes inserting at the first portion of the codec sample from a second portion of the codec sample, a second number of data bits. The first number of the first information bits is greater than or equal to the second number of the data bits. The method also includes removing the second portion of the codec sample. The method may also include encrypting and decrypting the codec sample. In some embodiments, the codec sample is an adaptive multi-rate codec sample. In some embodiments, the adaptive multi-rate codec sample is a 5.15 mode adaptive multi-rate codec sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Koolspan, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Fascenda, Emil Sturniolo, Robert Cichielo, Paul Benware
  • Publication number: 20110044453
    Abstract: A system for and method of media encapsulation is presented. The method may include receiving, via an audio digitizer, a plurality of packets of data and compressing, via a codec, the plurality of packets of data. The method may also include queuing the plurality of packets of data in a queue and encrypting, via a filter, payloads of at least two of the plurality of packets of data in the queue into a single payload. The method further include transmitting the single payload in a single encrypted data packet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: KOOLSPAN, Inc.
    Inventors: Emil Sturniolo, Anthony Fascenda, Robert Cichielo, Paul Benware
  • Publication number: 20100031063
    Abstract: Systems and methods for registering a module for backup, backing up a module, and restoring a backed up module are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: Koolspan, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Fascenda, Emil Sturniolo, Robert Cichielo, Paul Benware
  • Publication number: 20090268902
    Abstract: A system for and method of securely provisioning a module with cryptographic parameters, such as cryptographic keys and key tables, is presented. Such modules may be used to enable encrypted communications between mobile phones to which they are coupled. The system and method prevent a malevolent individual involved in manufacturing the modules from compromising the security of the module. In particular, the modules are provisioned by an entity different from the manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2008
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: KOOLSPAN, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Fascenda, Emil Sturniolo, Robert Cichielo, Paul Benware
  • Publication number: 20090204393
    Abstract: A method of processing a codec sample is provided. The method includes: removing from a first portion of the codec sample, a first number of first information bits. The first information bits are indicative of frame information associated with the codec sample. The method also includes inserting at the first portion of the codec sample from a second portion of the codec sample, a second number of data bits. The first number of the first information bits is greater than or equal to the second number of the data bits. The method also includes removing the second portion of the codec sample. The method may also include encrypting and decrypting the codec sample. In some embodiments, the codec sample is an adaptive multi-rate codec sample. In some embodiments, the adaptive multi-rate codec sample is a 5.15 mode adaptive multi-rate codec sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: August 13, 2009
    Inventors: Anthony Fascenda, Emil Sturniolo, Robert Cichielo, Paul Benware
  • Patent number: 7574047
    Abstract: A method and system for performing image mark recognition for a document is disclosed. A document is scanned into a digital image. Reference image marks are sensed from the digital image. The reference image marks may include trigger row marks and/or corner/crop marks. Coordinates denoting the location of cells within the digital image are determined base on the locations of the reference image marks. Response marks are evaluated for darkness, opacity, and/or grayness on a pixel-by-pixel basis. The response marks are each assigned a percentage value based on the ratio between a total color value for a cell and a maximum color value for a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Educational Testing Service
    Inventors: Robert Cichielo, Jeffrey Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20090169013
    Abstract: A system for and method of securely provisioning a module with cryptographic parameters, such as cryptographic keys and key tables, is presented. Such modules may be used to enable encrypted communications between mobile phones to which they are coupled. The system and method prevent a malevolent individual involved in manufacturing the modules from compromising the security of the module. In particular, the modules are provisioned by an entity different from the manufacturer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: KOOLSPAN, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony Fascenda, Emil Sturniolo, Robert Cichielo, Paul Benware
  • Publication number: 20090122984
    Abstract: An system for and method of providing end-to-end encrypted real-time phone calls using a commodity mobile phone and without requiring service provider cooperation is presented. The system and method improve upon prior art techniques by omitting any requirement for mobile phones that are specially manufactured to include end-to-end encryption functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: KOOLSPAN, INC.
    Inventors: Anthony C. Fascenda, Emil Sturniolo, Paul Benware, Robert Cichielo
  • Publication number: 20090109461
    Abstract: A lightweight, battery operated, portable, personal electronic device capable of faxing, scanning, printing and copying media as a standalone device or in cooperation with other electronic devices including PCs, mobile telephones, PDAs, etc. is provided. The device automatically detects the presence of fax-capable devices and reconfigures the software for compatibility with the fax-capable device eliminating the need for user programming. The device's ergonomic design, intrinsic physical stability, and same side paper feeds and user interface provide use in work areas having limited space. The device includes unidirectional, independent pathways for original and recording media such that paper jams are minimized. Portability is maximized through innovative power management software and hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: April 30, 2009
    Inventors: Mario Moreno, Robert Cichielo, Michael J. Keating
  • Patent number: 7443547
    Abstract: A lightweight, battery operated, portable, personal electronic device capable of faxing, scanning, printing and copying media as a standalone device or in cooperation with other electronic devices including PCs, mobile telephones, PDAs, etc. is provided. The device automatically detects the presence of fax-capable devices and reconfigures the software for compatibility with the fax-capable device eliminating the need for user programming. The device's ergonomic design, intrinsic physical stability, and same side paper feeds and user interface provide use in work areas having limited space. The device includes unidirectional, independent pathways for original and recording media such that paper jams are minimized. Portability is maximized through innovative power management software and hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2008
    Assignee: Science Forge, Inc.
    Inventors: Mario Moreno, Robert Cichielo, Michael J. Keating
  • Publication number: 20080253658
    Abstract: A method and system for performing image mark recognition for a document is disclosed. A document is scanned into a digital image. Reference image marks are sensed from the digital image. The reference image marks may include trigger row marks and/or corner/crop marks. Coordinates denoting the location of cells within the digital image are determined base on the locations of the reference image marks. Response marks are evaluated for darkness, opacity, and/or grayness on a pixel-by-pixel basis. The response marks are each assigned a percentage value based on the ratio between a total color value for a cell and a maximum color value for a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Robert CICHIELO, Jeffrey HOFFMAN
  • Patent number: 7298902
    Abstract: A method and system for performing image mark recognition for a document is disclosed. A document is scanned into a digital image. Reference image marks are sensed from the digital image. The reference image marks may include trigger row marks and/or corner/crop marks. Coordinates denoting the location of cells within the digital image are determined based on the locations of the reference image marks. Response marks are evaluated for darkness, opacity, and/or grayness on a pixel-by-pixel basis. The response marks are each assigned a percentage value based on the ratio between a total color value for a cell and a maximum color value for a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Educational Testing Service
    Inventors: Robert Cichielo, Jeffrey Hoffman
  • Publication number: 20060001920
    Abstract: A lightweight, battery operated, portable, personal electronic device capable of faxing, scanning, printing and copying media as a standalone device or in cooperation with other electronic devices including PCs, mobile telephones, PDAs, etc. is provided. The device automatically detects the presence of fax-capable devices and reconfigures the software for compatibility with the fax-capable device eliminating the need for user programming. The device's ergonomic design, intrinsic physical stability, and same side paper feeds and user interface provide use in work areas having limited space. The device includes unidirectional, independent pathways for original and recording media such that paper jams are minimized. Portability is maximized through innovative power management software and hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2004
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Mario Moreno, Robert Cichielo, Michael Keating
  • Publication number: 20050157930
    Abstract: A method and system for performing image mark recognition for a document is disclosed. A document is scanned into a digital image. Reference image marks are sensed from the digital image. The reference image marks may include trigger row marks and/or corner/crop marks. Coordinates denoting the location of cells within the digital image are determined based on the locations of the reference image marks. Response marks are evaluated for darkness, opacity, and/or grayness on a pixel-by-pixel basis. The response marks are each assigned a percentage value based on the ratio between a total color value for a cell and a maximum color value for a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Cichielo, Jeffrey Hoffman