Patents by Inventor Sameer Yami

Sameer Yami 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: 20190339771
    Abstract: A method, system and apparatus for gathering sensor data, identifying physical objects in a spatial location, detecting brain activity of humans in that location, using the brain activity to create user specific or combined models, and recommending this location, alternative stories, and the humans in this location to an end user based on end user's brain activity-based preferences, and end user's viewing angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2018
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventor: Sameer Yami
  • Publication number: 20110173445
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for automated application of security levels to electronic documents. 1). Text data associated with text content of each of a plurality of stored electronic documents is stored in a data storage, each of the stored electronic documents having a security level associated therewith. An electronic document inclusive of text data comprising a plurality of text strings is received, and the text strings are compared with text data in at least one of the stored electronic documents. A security level is assigned to the received electronic document at a level associated with a stored electronic document in accordance with an output of the comparison. OR 2). Electronic documents are received and keyword data is extracted to generate an index file associated with each electronic document. The index file is then stored in association with its respective electronic document in an associated data storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Sameer Yami, William Su, Michael L. Yeung, Hongfeng Wei
  • Publication number: 20110099134
    Abstract: A method and system for using a proxy agent based access to documents and the corresponding summaries and its subsequent usage is disclosed. The method and system provides for retrieving a document, generating or retrieving summary, generating statistical parameters to judge the summary quality, using text segmentation to judge the quality of the summary, getting user rating input and using it to train a classifier, using the classifier to predict the rating of a summary, displaying the summary along with its rating, and optionally overlaying the summary display with relevant advertising and thus prevent denial of information/information overload and stimulating accelerated learning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2010
    Publication date: April 28, 2011
    Inventors: Sanika Shirwadkar, Sameer Yami
  • Publication number: 20110063678
    Abstract: A system and method for controlled monitoring of pending document processing operations is provided. Each document processing request received by a document processing device is assigned a job name and is associated with a user which together make up a job identification. A user then logs onto the document processing device to view pending jobs, which are displayed to the user by only job identification. Those jobs with which the user is associated are visible to the user on the document processing device, including the status and file name. The user is thereby also able to modify or delete those pending jobs with which the user is associated. Jobs not associated with the user are not visible to the user or details pertaining to those jobs are not visible to the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicants: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Amir Shahindoust, Peter Tran, Sameer Yami, Michael Yeung
  • Patent number: 7864354
    Abstract: A system and method for controlled monitoring of pending document processing operations is provided. Each document processing request received by a document processing device is assigned a job name, which is then encrypted using a random static encryption key, resulting in a job identification. A user then logs onto the document processing device to view pending jobs, which are displayed to the user by only job identification. Those jobs with which the user is associated are then decrypted by the document processing device, allowing the user to view job information including status and file name. The user is thereby also able to modify or delete those pending jobs with which the user is associated. Once the job queue is empty, the random static encryption key is deleted and a new key is generated when a document processing request is received into the empty queue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Amir Shahindoust, Peter Tran, Sameer Yami, Michael Yeung
  • Publication number: 20100245877
    Abstract: An image processing apparatus, including: an input module configured to input an image and first character data, the first character data being associated with the image; a template database module configured to store a template, the template including information of an operation associated with second character data; a determination module configured to determine the template according to the first character data and the second character data; and a job server module configured to execute the operation included in the template for the image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicants: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hongfeng Wei, Michael Yeung, Ajit Sodhi, William Su, Sameer Yami
  • Patent number: 7784087
    Abstract: A system and method for the selective sharing of an electronic document. The method enables a user to share access to an electronic document stored on a repository on a document management system. A user, via a document processing services network, generates a password and token corresponding to the document to be shared. The token provides information regarding the electronic document to be shared and the way the shared document will be made available to other users. The user then gives the token along with the password to the other users desiring to have access to the shared document. The other users are then able to retrieve the electronic document via email, viewing on a web browser, or printing at a multifunction peripheral device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Assignees: Toshiba Corporation, Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Sameer Yami, Peter Tran
  • Publication number: 20100191983
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for secure logging of document processing device messages. A duration for capturing status messages is first defined and unencrypted document processing device status messages are received during the defined duration. An encryption key is generated for association with the duration and is thereafter associated with the duration. Each of the unencrypted document processing status messages is then encrypted using the key as it is received. The encrypted messages are then stored in an associated data storage. Following a completion of the defined duration, each of the encrypted messages is decrypted and then stored in a single, signed storage file. The signed storage file is then encrypted using the generated encryption key, and the encrypted storage file is associatively stored with the key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventors: Sameer YAMI, Amir Shahindoust
  • Patent number: 7716481
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for propagation of security information for secure information exchange. Existing and new authentication information are gathered and combined into the same header. The header is attached to electronic document data encrypted by a client device and sent via a computer network to a document processing device. The document processing device, upon receipt of the header and document first decrypts the header and uses the existing authentication information to qualify the new authentication information by validating the existing authentication information through a trusted authentication mechanism. Once validated, the new authentication information is available for future document processing operations by the document processing device and other trusted document processing devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Sameer Yami, Amir Shahindoust, Michael Yeung
  • Publication number: 20100049784
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to a security system and method for web-based access relative to a document processing device. Safe site data corresponding to a plurality of acceptable data addresses is stored in a data storage. A plurality of web pages is generated via an associated web server. Each address referenced within each of the plurality of web pages is identified and tested against the safe site data. An alarm is generated when an output of the testing indicates at least one identified address that is not associated with safe site data in accordance with an output of the testing. The web page output is enabled by the web server to a thin client when an output of the testing indicates that each identified address is associated with safe data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Ashish Khandelwal, Sameer Yami, Amir Shahindoust, Michael L. Yeung
  • Publication number: 20100031037
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for exporting individual document processing device trust relationships. User data tokens are first stored in memory associated with a primary document processing device, with each token corresponding to access settings of a document processing device configured for the user associated with the token. Each of the tokens also includes user identification data, user role data, and user permission data. Selection data of one or more user data tokens is then received. An encrypted user data token is then generated, and device selection data corresponding to the identity of a second document processing device is received. Each of the encrypted user data tokens is then output to the second document processing device based upon the received device selection data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Sameer Yami, Amir Shahindoust
  • Patent number: 7606769
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for secure document transmission. The method begins by receiving first and second key portions into a data storage associated with a document processing device. The first key portion suitably includes data representing a user of the document processing device and the second key portion suitably includes data representing a source of at least one electronic document directed for transmission to the document processing device. Next, at least one encrypted electronic document is received into the document processing device, wherein the document includes the second key portion. The received electronic document is then decrypted using the second key portion and the first key portion, which was retrieved from the data storage. Following decryption, a document processing operation is commenced on the decrypted electronic document.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Michael Yeung, Sameer Yami, Amir Shahindoust
  • Publication number: 20090260080
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for verification of document processing device security by monitoring of state transitions. State data is first acquired corresponding to a monitored sequence of states entered by a document processing device during operations and stored in an associated data storage. Authenticity data is thereafter generated representing the authenticity of the stored state data. State template data is then stored in the associated data storage corresponding to at least one acceptable sequence of states. Destination data is also stored in the associated data storage representing at least one preselected notification destination. A comparison is then performed of the acquired state data and the template state data. Notification data is then output based upon the result of the comparison of the state data and the state template data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Inventors: Sameer Yami, Amir Shahindoust
  • Patent number: 7587045
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for secure transmission of electronic document data on a network. The method begins with the receipt of user identification data associated with the identity of a user of document processing devices on the associated network. A password key, composed of a first share and a second share, is then generated from the user identification data. The first share is then communicated to an associated storage area. Electronic document data is then received, and an encryption key is randomly generated. The electronic document data is then encrypted using the encryption key. The second share is then appended to the encrypted electronic document and the combined data is communicated to an associated document processing device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignees: Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Michael Yeung, Sameer Yami, Amir Shahindoust
  • Publication number: 20090070581
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for centralized user identification for networked document processing devices. A secure communications channel is first established between a document processing device designated as an authentication device and at least one additional document processing device of a plurality of document processing devices. The authentication device then communicates address data to each additional document processing device. Credential data associated with a user of a document processing device is then received. The received credential data is communicated from the document processing device to the authentication device. The user of the document processing is then authenticated in accordance with the received credential data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Amir SHAHINDOUST, Sameer Yami, Peter HN Tran
  • Publication number: 20090070446
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for securing of document processing devices in accordance with use patterns. Operational data is first received associated with the historic operation of an associated document processing device is first received. Next, feature data corresponding to the available capabilities of the associated document processing device is received. Utilization data is then generated according to the received operational data and the feature data, which includes data representing underutilized capabilities of the associated document processing device. An electronic document is then output inclusive of the generated utilization data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Amir SHAHINDOUST, Sameer Yami, Peter Hn Tran
  • Publication number: 20080184251
    Abstract: The subject application is directed to a system and method for document processing device resource management. Resource utilization data representing resources used in connection with each document processing operation is first received. The received resource utilization data is then stored. Statistical utilization data is then calculated in accordance with the stored resource utilization data. The statistical utilization data that has been calculated is then output to an associated administrator. Selection data, corresponding to resource quota data, is then received from the associated administrator. Resource quotas of an associated document processing device are then set in accordance with the received selection data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Inventors: Amir Shahindoust, Sameer Yami, Peter Tran
  • Publication number: 20070285674
    Abstract: A system and method for controlled monitoring of pending document processing operations is provided. Each document processing request received by a document processing device is assigned a job name, which is then encrypted using a random static encryption key, resulting in a job identification. A user then logs onto the document processing device to view pending jobs, which are displayed to the user by only job identification. Those jobs with which the user is associated are then decrypted by the document processing device, allowing the user to view job information including status and file name. The user is thereby also able to modify or delete those pending jobs with which the user is associated. Once the job queue is empty, the random static encryption key is deleted and a new key is generated when a document processing request is received into the empty queue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Amir Shahindoust, Peter Tran, Sameer Yami, Michael Yeung
  • Publication number: 20070283143
    Abstract: A system and method for certificate-based client registration via a document processing device is provided. A client device, having an operating system disparate from a document processing device on a computer network, connects to the document processing device to procure a valid digital certificate. The document processing device receives authentication data from the client device, which is then verified by a trusted authentication server. The document processing device, based upon the verification by the authentication server, authenticates the certificate request made by the client device. The document processing device then forwards the authenticated certificate request to a trusted certificate server for issuance of a digital certificate. The certificate server issues the digital certificate, which is then returned to the document processing device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Sameer Yami, Amir Shahindoust
  • Publication number: 20070283170
    Abstract: A system and method for secure inter-process data communication is provided. Identification data corresponding to a user is received and used to generate a symmetric encryption key. The symmetric encryption key is then used to encrypt job data. A token associated with the encrypted job data is then generated. Expiration data corresponding to the validity period of the token is then associated with the token, whereupon the token is stored. The generated symmetric key is then encrypted using a static symmetric encryption key, whereupon the encrypted symmetric key is also stored in association with the token. When a process receives the encrypted job data, the process retrieves the token and determines, based on the expiration data whether the token is still valid. When the token is valid, the static key is retrieved and used to decrypt the encrypted encryption key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2006
    Publication date: December 6, 2007
    Inventors: Sameer Yami, Amir Shahindoust