Patents by Inventor Robert Thibadeau
Robert Thibadeau 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).
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Publication number: 20220021664Abstract: Device identification scoring systems and methods may be provided that can increase the reliability and security of communications between devices and service providers. Users may select and configure additional identification factors that are unique and convenient for them. These factors, along with additional environmental variables, feed into a trust score computation that weights the trustworthiness of the device context requesting communication with a service provider. Service providers rely on the trust score rather than enforce a specific identification routine themselves. A combination of identification factors selected by the user can be aggregated together to produce a trust score high enough to gain access to a given online service provider. A threshold of identification risk may be required to access a service or account provided by the online service provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: ESW Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sprague, Steven Sprague, Robert Thibadeau
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Patent number: 11159501Abstract: Device identification scoring systems and methods may be provided that can increase the reliability and security of communications between devices and service providers. Users may select and configure additional identification factors that are unique and convenient for them. These factors, along with additional environmental variables, feed into a trust score computation that weights the trustworthiness of the device context requesting communication with a service provider. Service providers rely on the trust score rather than enforce a specific identification routine themselves. A combination of identification factors selected by the user can be aggregated together to produce a trust score high enough to gain access to a given online service provider. A threshold of identification risk may be required to access a service or account provided by the online service provider.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: ESW Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sprague, Steven Sprague, Robert Thibadeau
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Publication number: 20200244633Abstract: Device identification scoring systems and methods may be provided that can increase the reliability and security of communications between devices and service providers. Users may select and configure additional identification factors that are unique and convenient for them. These factors, along with additional environmental variables, feed into a trust score computation that weights the trustworthiness of the device context requesting communication with a service provider. Service providers rely on the trust score rather than enforce a specific identification routine themselves. A combination of identification factors selected by the user can be aggregated together to produce a trust score high enough to gain access to a given online service provider. A threshold of identification risk may be required to access a service or account provided by the online service provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2020Publication date: July 30, 2020Applicant: ESW Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sprague, Steven Sprague, Robert Thibadeau
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Patent number: 10659465Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a server computer operable to provide a proof of knowledge service. In some embodiments, the server computer includes processor(s) and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the server computer is operable to authenticate a user on behalf of a relying party server. The server computer is further operable to obtain results of one or more tests from a client device of the user. The server computer is further operable to send one or more instructions to the relying party server in accordance with the results of the one or more tests, where the one or more instructions have been predefined by the user and define one or more actions to be taken by the relying party server in an event where the user does not pass the one or more tests.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Antique Books, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Patent number: 10659439Abstract: Device identification scoring systems and methods may be provided that can increase the reliability and security of communications between devices and service providers. Users may select and configure additional identification factors that are unique and convenient for them. These factors, along with additional environmental variables, feed into a trust score computation that weights the trustworthiness of the device context requesting communication with a service provider. Service providers rely on the trust score rather than enforce a specific identification routine themselves. A combination of identification factors selected by the user can be aggregated together to produce a trust score high enough to gain access to a given online service provider. A threshold of identification risk may be required to access a service or account provided by the online service provider.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: ESW Holdings, Inc.Inventors: Michael Sprague, Steven Sprague, Robert Thibadeau
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Publication number: 20180343255Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a server computer operable to provide a proof of knowledge service. In some embodiments, the server computer includes processor(s) and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the server computer is operable to authenticate a user on behalf of a relying party server. The server computer is further operable to obtain results of one or more tests from a client device of the user. The server computer is further operable to send one or more instructions to the relying party server in accordance with the results of the one or more tests, where the one or more instructions have been predefined by the user and define one or more actions to be taken by the relying party server in an event where the user does not pass the one or more tests.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Applicant: Antique Books Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, SR., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, JR.
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Patent number: 9922188Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a device operable to process input for a picture password for proof of knowledge. In some embodiments, the device includes a display, an input subsystem, processor(s), and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the device is operative to display, on the display of the device, an image for the picture password proof of knowledge. The image is associated with an overlaid grid comprising a plurality of elements, and each element corresponds to a distinct area of the image. The device is further operative to, determine an offset to be used and, in response to receiving an input via the input subsystem at a first location of the display, highlight an element of the overlaid grid at a second location on the first image on the display. The second location is offset from the first location by the offset.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2017Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Antique Books, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Patent number: 9866549Abstract: Antialiasing for picture passwords and other touch displays is disclosed. In some embodiments a client device for authenticating a user is operable to obtain a sequence of input actions for an image and obtain a partial hash from a Proof of Knowledge (PoK) server where the partial hash is part of a hash used for authentication of the user. The client device is also operable to calculate a hash for the sequence and determine if a part of the hash matches the partial hash. If the part of the hash matches the partial hash, the client device sends a communication to the PoK server to authenticate the user based on the hash for the sequence of the one or more input actions and obtain a response indicating whether the user is authenticated. In this way, sending some hashes to the proof of knowledge server may not be necessary, saving resources.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: January 9, 2018Assignee: Antique Books, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170132402Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a device operable to process input for a picture password for proof of knowledge. In some embodiments, the device includes a display, an input subsystem, processor(s), and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the device is operative to display, on the display of the device, an image for the picture password proof of knowledge. The image is associated with an overlaid grid comprising a plurality of elements, and each element corresponds to a distinct area of the image. The device is further operative to, determine an offset to be used and, in response to receiving an input via the input subsystem at a first location of the display, highlight an element of the overlaid grid at a second location on the first image on the display. The second location is offset from the first location by the offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: Antique Books, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Patent number: 9582106Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a device operable to process input for a picture password for proof of knowledge. In some embodiments, the device includes a display, an input subsystem, processor(s), and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the device is operative to display, on the display of the device, an image for the picture password proof of knowledge. The image is associated with an overlaid grid comprising a plurality of elements, and each element corresponds to a distinct area of the image. The device is further operative to, determine an offset to be used and, in response to receiving an input via the input subsystem at a first location of the display, highlight an element of the overlaid grid at a second location on the first image on the display. The second location is offset from the first location by the offset.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2016Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: Antique Books, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170034150Abstract: Antialiasing for picture passwords and other touch displays is disclosed. In some embodiments a client device for authenticating a user is operable to obtain a sequence of input actions for an image and obtain a partial hash from a Proof of Knowledge (PoK) server where the partial hash is part of a hash used for authentication of the user. The client device is also operable to calculate a hash for the sequence and determine if a part of the hash matches the partial hash. If the part of the hash matches the partial hash, the client device sends a communication to the PoK server to authenticate the user based on the hash for the sequence of the one or more input actions and obtain a response indicating whether the user is authenticated. In this way, sending some hashes to the proof of knowledge server may not be necessary, saving resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Antique Books, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, SR., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, JR.
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Publication number: 20160330178Abstract: Device identification scoring systems and methods may be provided that can increase the reliability and security of communications between devices and service providers. Users may select and configure additional identification factors that are unique and convenient for them. These factors, along with additional environmental variables, feed into a trust score computation that weights the trustworthiness of the device context requesting communication with a service provider. Service providers rely on the trust score rather than enforce a specific identification routine themselves. A combination of identification factors selected by the user can be aggregated together to produce a trust score high enough to gain access to a given online service provider. A threshold of identification risk may be required to access a service or account provided by the online service provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Michael Sprague, Steven Sprague, Robert Thibadeau
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Patent number: 9490981Abstract: Antialiasing for picture passwords and other touch displays is disclosed. In some embodiments a client device for authenticating a user is operable to obtain a sequence of input actions for an image and obtain a partial hash from a Proof of Knowledge (PoK) server where the partial hash is part of a hash used for authentication of the user. The client device is also operable to calculate a hash for the sequence and determine if a part of the hash matches the partial hash. If the part of the hash matches the partial hash, the client device sends a communication to the PoK server to authenticate the user based on the hash for the sequence of the one or more input actions and obtain a response indicating whether the user is authenticated. In this way, sending some hashes to the proof of knowledge server may not be necessary, saving resources.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160195995Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a device operable to process input for a picture password for proof of knowledge. In some embodiments, the device includes a display, an input subsystem, processor(s), and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the device is operative to display, on the display of the device, an image for the picture password proof of knowledge. The image is associated with an overlaid grid comprising a plurality of elements, and each element corresponds to a distinct area of the image. The device is further operative to, determine an offset to be used and, in response to receiving an input via the input subsystem at a first location of the display, highlight an element of the overlaid grid at a second location on the first image on the display. The second location is offset from the first location by the offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2016Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicant: Antique Books, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, SR., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, JR.
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Patent number: 9323435Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a device operable to process input for a picture password for proof of knowledge. In some embodiments, the device includes a display, an input subsystem, processor(s), and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the device is operative to display, on the display of the device, an image for the picture password proof of knowledge. The image is associated with an overlaid grid comprising a plurality of elements, and each element corresponds to a distinct area of the image. The device is further operative to, determine an offset to be used and, in response to receiving an input via the input subsystem at a first location of the display, highlight an element of the overlaid grid at a second location on the first image on the display. The second location is offset from the first location by the offset.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Patent number: 9319419Abstract: Device identification scoring systems and methods may be provided that can increase the reliability and security of communications between devices and service providers. Users may select and configure additional identification factors that are unique and convenient for them. These factors, along with additional environmental variables, feed into a trust score computation that weights the trustworthiness of the device context requesting communication with a service provider. Service providers rely on the trust score rather than enforce a specific identification routine themselves. A combination of identification factors selected by the user can be aggregated together to produce a trust score high enough to gain access to a given online service provider. A threshold of identification risk may be required to access a service or account provided by the online service provider.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Wave Systems Corp.Inventors: Michael Sprague, Steven Sprague, Robert Thibadeau
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Patent number: 9300659Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a device operable to process input for a picture password for proof of knowledge. In some embodiments, the device includes a display, an input subsystem, processor(s), and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the device is operative to display, on the display of the device, an image for the picture password proof of knowledge. The image is associated with an overlaid grid comprising a plurality of elements, and each element corresponds to a distinct area of the image. The device is further operative to, in response to receiving an input via the input subsystem at a first location of the display, highlight an element of the overlaid grid at a second location on the first image on the display. The second location is offset from the first location by a predetermined offset.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Antique Books, Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150350210Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a server computer operable to provide a proof of knowledge service. In some embodiments, the server computer includes processor(s) and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the server computer is operable to authenticate a user on behalf of a relying party server. The server computer is further operable to obtain results of one or more tests from a client device of the user. The server computer is further operable to send one or more instructions to the relying party server in accordance with the results of the one or more tests, where the one or more instructions have been predefined by the user and define one or more actions to be taken by the relying party server in an event where the user does not pass the one or more tests.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: Antique Books Inc.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, SR., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, JR.
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Publication number: 20150349957Abstract: Antialiasing for picture passwords and other touch displays is disclosed. In some embodiments a client device for authenticating a user is operable to obtain a sequence of input actions for an image and obtain a partial hash from a Proof of Knowledge (PoK) server where the partial hash is part of a hash used for authentication of the user. The client device is also operable to calculate a hash for the sequence and determine if a part of the hash matches the partial hash. If the part of the hash matches the partial hash, the client device sends a communication to the PoK server to authenticate the user based on the hash for the sequence of the one or more input actions and obtain a response indicating whether the user is authenticated. In this way, sending some hashes to the proof of knowledge server may not be necessary, saving resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Applicant: ANTIQUE BOOKS, INC.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, Sr., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150304303Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a device operable to process input for a picture password for proof of knowledge. In some embodiments, the device includes a display, an input subsystem, processor(s), and memory containing instructions executable by the processor(s) such that the device is operative to display, on the display of the device, an image for the picture password proof of knowledge. The image is associated with an overlaid grid comprising a plurality of elements, and each element corresponds to a distinct area of the image. The device is further operative to, in response to receiving an input via the input subsystem at a first location of the display, highlight an element of the overlaid grid at a second location on the first image on the display. The second location is offset from the first location by a predetermined offset.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2015Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: ANTIQUE BOOKS, INC.Inventors: Robert H. Thibadeau, SR., Justin D. Donnell, Robert Thibadeau, JR.