Patents by Inventor Scott Brandt

Scott Brandt 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: 20180367629
    Abstract: The disclosed principles provide a platform providing subscribers the ability to send custom push notifications. The platform is application-based, using mobile applications for use on a mobile device. Subscribers are provided a subscriber-level application from the platform. That application could be customized for the subscriber, or the subscriber may have a given amount of customization in order to personalize their own application. Users of a subscriber's unique application download the application via the platform. The subscriber will have administrative access within that application, via user name and password, and can coordinate to whom push notifications may be sent. The subscriber can designate individual targets to receive those push notifications, or may create groups for receiving the push notifications. Users of that subscriber's application could be allowed to shop for the subscriber's products via their application, and can receive push notifications sent via the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2018
    Publication date: December 20, 2018
    Inventors: Michael Slosar, David Alexander Nimon, Scott Brandt
  • Patent number: 9158957
    Abstract: A finger sensing apparatus may include a finger sensor including an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, an array of finger sensing elements on the IC substrate, and match circuitry on the IC substrate for performing final finger matching. The finger sensing apparatus may also include a host platform cooperating with the array of finger sensing elements for performing at least one finger prematch function. In addition, the finger sensor and the host platform may implement at least one security function therebetween. The at least one security function may include a watermarking function, and/or an encryption/decryption function.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Michael Boshra, Robert Scott Brandt, Jeffrey C. Lee, Gregory Thomas Minteer, Gary S. Porter, Peter E. Sherlock, Andrew J. Vandamia, James R. Waldron
  • Patent number: 8145916
    Abstract: A finger sensing apparatus may include an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, an array of finger sensing elements on the IC substrate, and encryption circuitry on the IC substrate cooperating with the array of finger sensing elements for encrypting a user template comprising finger template data and at least one user credential. The at least one user credential may enable another device, such as a host platform, to perform at least one protected operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Authentec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boshra, Robert Scott Brandt, Jeffrey C. Lee, Gregory Thomas Minteer, Gary S. Porter, Andrew J. Vandamia, James R. Waldron
  • Publication number: 20100191547
    Abstract: A method and system for enrolling a user in at least one health insurance plan based on at least one doctor selected by the user. The user enters applicable information to search for at least one doctor. A search for the doctor(s) is performed in a doctor database of at least one insurance carrier accepted by the doctor(s). A search result of the doctor(s) is displayed and the user selects the doctor(s) from the search result. The user then selects at least one insurance carrier accepted by the doctor(s) and enters a plurality of details to generate at least one rate quote for a health insurance plan. The user compares and selects the desired plan on the basis of a plurality of benefits. The user then completes and submits the health insurance plan. Customizing and updating options are available on the website through which the method and system is executed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 29, 2010
    Inventor: Scott Brandt
  • Publication number: 20090070593
    Abstract: A finger sensor apparatus may include a finger sensor having an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, an array of finger sensing elements on the IC substrate, and session key negotiation circuitry on the IC substrate. The finger sensing apparatus may also include a host platform external from the finger sensor and cooperating with the session key negotiation circuitry to negotiate a unique session key for secure communication with the finger sensor during a respective communication session therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: AuthenTec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Boshra, Robert Scott Brandt, Jeffrey C. Lee, Gregory Thomas Minteer, Gary S. Porter, Andrew J. Vandamia, James R. Waldron
  • Publication number: 20090067686
    Abstract: A finger sensing apparatus may include a finger sensor including an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, an array of finger sensing elements on the IC substrate, and match circuitry on the IC substrate for performing final finger matching. The finger sensing apparatus may also include a host platform cooperating with the array of finger sensing elements for performing at least one finger prematch function. In addition, the finger sensor and the host platform may implement at least one security function therebetween. The at least one security function may include a watermarking function, and/or an encryption/decryption function.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: AuthenTec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael BOSHRA, Robert Scott Brandt, Jeffrey C. Lee, Gregory Thomas Minteer, Gary S. Porter, Peter E. Sherlock, Andrew J. Vandamia, James R. Waldron
  • Publication number: 20090070592
    Abstract: A finger sensing apparatus may include an integrated circuit (IC) substrate, an array of finger sensing elements on the IC substrate, and encryption circuitry on the IC substrate cooperating with the array of finger sensing elements for encrypting a user template comprising finger template data and at least one user credential. The at least one user credential may enable another device, such as a host platform, to perform at least one protected operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: AuthenTec, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael BOSHRA, Robert Scott Brandt, Jeffrey C. Lee, Gregory Thomas Minteer, Gary S. Porter, Andrew J. Vandamia, James R. Waldron
  • Patent number: 7076089
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor may include a plurality of electrostatic discharge (ESD) electrodes carried by a dielectric layer of a fingerprint sensing portion. The fingerprint sensing portion is for sensing a fingerprint of a user. The fingerprint sensing portion may include the dielectric layer, and, in some embodiments, may also include an array of sensing electrodes also carried by the dielectric layer. Accordingly, each ESD electrode may be interposed between adjacent sensing electrodes. The ESD electrodes attract ESD events and dissipate the energy therein to avoid damaging adjacent sensing electrodes and/or portions of the dielectric layer. The fingerprint sensor may also include an electrically conductive layer connected to the ESD electrodes, which may provide a convenient ground plane, for example, for removing ESD energy from the fingerprint sensor. The electrically conductive layer may extend beneath the sensing electrodes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2006
    Assignee: Authentec, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scott Brandt, David Carl Gebauer, Dale Raymond Setlak, Peter Eric Sherlock, Matthew M. Salatino
  • Publication number: 20050158474
    Abstract: A method of distributing sample quantities of paint comprises distributing to paint retailers relatively small quantities of tinting base in bottles having a removable applicator head and a removable seal between the applicator head and the bottle. Upon selection of a color by a consumer, the retailer removes the applicator head and seal from the bottle, adds and mixes the required colorant, and reattaches the applicator head and seal. The consumer takes the sample to the surface to be painted, removes the applicator head, removes the seal from the applicator head and reattaches the applicator head to the bottle before applying a sample quantity of paint to the wall to be painted. After applying the paint, the consumer can remove and clean the applicator head, reinsert the seal in the applicator head and reattach the applicator head with the seal to the bottle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: July 21, 2005
    Inventor: Scott Brandt
  • Publication number: 20030215116
    Abstract: A fingerprint sensor may include a plurality of electrostatic discharge (ESD) electrodes carried by a dielectric layer of a fingerprint sensing portion. The fingerprint sensing portion is for sensing a fingerprint of a user. The fingerprint sensing portion may include the dielectric layer, and, in some embodiments, may also include an array of sensing electrodes also carried by the dielectric layer. Accordingly, each ESD electrode may be interposed between adjacent sensing electrodes. The ESD electrodes attract ESD events and dissipate the energy therein to avoid damaging adjacent sensing electrodes and/or portions of the dielectric layer. The fingerprint sensor may also include an electrically conductive layer connected to the ESD electrodes, which may provide a convenient ground plane, for example, for removing ESD energy from the fingerprint sensor. The electrically conductive layer may extend beneath the sensing electrodes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: AuthenTec Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Scott Brandt, David Carl Gebauer, Dale Raymond Setlak, Peter Eric Sherlock, Matthew M. Salatino