Patents by Inventor Robert Mims

Robert Mims 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: 8020192
    Abstract: The protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device. Examples of enforcement mechanisms are adaptive port blocking, file hiding and file encryption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling K. Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Patent number: 7636936
    Abstract: The administration of protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Novell, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling K Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Patent number: 7526800
    Abstract: The protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device. Examples of enforcement mechanisms are adaptive port blocking, file hiding and file encryption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: Novell, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling K. Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Patent number: 7478420
    Abstract: The protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device. Examples of enforcement mechanisms are adaptive port blocking, file hiding and file encryption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignee: Novell, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling K. Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Publication number: 20080109679
    Abstract: The administration of protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: May 8, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Patent number: 7353533
    Abstract: The administration of protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Novell, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling K Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Publication number: 20080077971
    Abstract: The administration of protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Publication number: 20080052395
    Abstract: The protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device. Examples of enforcement mechanisms are adaptive port blocking, file hiding and file encryption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Publication number: 20080046965
    Abstract: The protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device. Examples of enforcement mechanisms are adaptive port blocking, file hiding and file encryption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Patent number: 7308703
    Abstract: Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device. Examples of enforcement mechanisms are adaptive port blocking, file hiding and file encryption.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Novell, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling K Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Publication number: 20050055578
    Abstract: The protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card. The different security policies provide enforcement mechanisms that may be tailored based upon the detected location and/or active security features associated with the mobile device. Examples of enforcement mechanisms are adaptive port blocking, file hiding and file encryption.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Publication number: 20040123150
    Abstract: Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling K. Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims
  • Publication number: 20040123153
    Abstract: The administration of protection of data on a client mobile computing device by a server computer system such as within an enterprise network or on a separate mobile computing device is described. Security tools are described that provide different security policies to be enforced based on a location associated with a network environment in which a mobile device is operating. Methods for detecting the location of the mobile device are described. Additionally, the security tools may also provide for enforcing different policies based on security features. Examples of security features include the type of connection, wired or wireless, over which data is being transferred, the operation of anti-virus software, or the type of network adapter card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2003
    Publication date: June 24, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Wright, Peter Boucher, Gabe Nault, Merrill Smith, Sterling K. Jacobson, Jonathan Wood, Robert Mims