Patents by Inventor Sean Alexander Courtney
Sean Alexander Courtney 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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Patent number: 9473309Abstract: A system for providing security services to a mobile device where the mobile device is in communication with a public network through a first network path that is subject to interference by a third party. The system includes a security server and a private network. The security server is operative to communicate with the mobile device through the private network. The security server is also operative to communicate with the public network through a second network path that is less susceptible to the interference by the third party than is the first network path. The security server communicates with the public network through the second network path to provide security services to the mobile device that are delivered over the private network.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2013Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignees: BlackBerry Limited, Certicom Corp.Inventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Matthew John Campagna, George Ross Staikos, Alexander Truskovsky
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Patent number: 9292314Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling system settings of a computing device are described herein. One example embodiment comprises: determining configuration data associated with a software application, wherein the configuration data identifies one or more new system settings to be temporarily enforced on the computing device during an execution of the software application, and wherein the configuration data is digitally signed; and in response to an initiation of the execution of the software application, reconfiguring system settings on the computing device; wherein the reconfiguring comprises verifying at least one digital signature associated with the digitally signed configuration data; wherein if the at least one digital signature associated with the digitally signed configuration data successfully verifies, then the reconfiguring further comprises temporarily enforcing new system settings for the duration of the execution of the software application.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: BLACKBERRY LIMITEDInventors: Neil Patrick Adams, Sean Alexander Courtney, Alexander Truskovsky
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Patent number: 9014656Abstract: A method and apparatus for reacting to an alert message, such as a commercial mobile alert system (CMAS) message, is provided. A mobile device in receipt of an alert message automatically obtains status information such as mobile device position, for example via GPS, and prompts a user for status information such as emergency preparedness. A response message is automatically generated and transmitted to designated recipients, such as address book contacts or a datacentre.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventor: Sean Alexander Courtney
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Publication number: 20150019857Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling system settings of a computing device are described herein. One example embodiment comprises: determining configuration data associated with a software application, wherein the configuration data identifies one or more new system settings to be temporarily enforced on the computing device during an execution of the software application, and wherein the configuration data is digitally signed; and in response to an initiation of the execution of the software application, reconfiguring system settings on the computing device; wherein the reconfiguring comprises verifying at least one digital signature associated with the digitally signed configuration data; wherein if the at least one digital signature associated with the digitally signed configuration data successfully verifies, then the reconfiguring further comprises temporarily enforcing new system settings for the duration of the execution of the software application.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Neil Patrick Adams, Sean Alexander Courtney, Alexander Truskovsky
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Patent number: 8799634Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling system settings of a computing device are described herein. One example embodiment comprises: determining configuration data associated with a software application, wherein the configuration data identifies one or more new system settings to be temporarily enforced on the computing device during an execution of the software application, and wherein the configuration data is digitally signed; and in response to an initiation of the execution of the software application, reconfiguring system settings on the computing device; wherein the reconfiguring comprises verifying at least one digital signature associated with the digitally signed configuration data; wherein if the at least one digital signature associated with the digitally signed configuration data successfully verifies, then the reconfiguring further comprises temporarily enforcing new system settings for the duration of the execution of the software application.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Alexander Truskovsky, Neil Patrick Adams
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Publication number: 20140215206Abstract: A system for providing security services to a mobile device where the mobile device is in communication with a public network through a first network path that is subject to interference by a third party. The system includes a security server and a private network. The security server is operative to communicate with the mobile device through the private network. The security server is also operative to communicate with the public network through a second network path that is less susceptible to the interference by the third party than is the first network path. The security server communicates with the public network through the second network path to provide security services to the mobile device that are delivered over the private network.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicants: CERTICOM CORP., RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Matthew John Campagna, George Ross Staikos, Alexander Truskovsky
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Patent number: 8701166Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods provide a mechanism to enhance the security of operating client devices with systems controlling secure data. Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to authenticate a communication session between a server and a client device without providing authentication tokens to the client device. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2011Date of Patent: April 15, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Herbert Anthony Little, Alexander Truskovsky
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Patent number: 8627108Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for protecting data on a mobile device. A data protection module on the mobile device receives a transmission including a secret key. The secret key is used in encrypting data on the device and is then deleted. Subsequent to an event detectable to the mobile device, the data protection module receives another transmission including said secret key. The secret key is then used to decrypt the encrypted data.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: BlackBerry LimitedInventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Neil Patrick Adams
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Publication number: 20130166899Abstract: Methods and devices for controlling system settings of a computing device are described herein. One example embodiment comprises: determining configuration data associated with a software application, wherein the configuration data identifies one or more new system settings to be temporarily enforced on the computing device during an execution of the software application, and wherein the configuration data is digitally signed; and in response to an initiation of the execution of the software application, reconfiguring system settings on the computing device; wherein the reconfiguring comprises verifying at least one digital signature associated with the digitally signed configuration data; wherein if the at least one digital signature associated with the digitally signed configuration data successfully verifies, then the reconfiguring further comprises temporarily enforcing new system settings for the duration of the execution of the software application.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Alexander Truskovsky, Neil Patrick Adams
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Publication number: 20130152176Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods provide a mechanism to enhance the security of operating client devices with systems controlling secure data. Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to authenticate a communication session between a server and a client device without providing authentication tokens to the client device. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Inventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Herbert Anthony Little, Alexander Truskovsky
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Patent number: 8397274Abstract: A system, devices and methods for verifying an administrator computing device to a guest computing device, verifying the guest device to the administrator device and outputting a list of the guest device capabilities for the administrator device such that the guest device is capable of verifying the administrator device, for example to ensure it does not divulge its capabilities to imposters, and the administrator device is capable of identifying whether the list of device capabilities is authentic. Verification can be achieved through cryptographic hashes of private certificates, digital signatures or expected output from verified modules. The list of device capabilities may be restricted based on the authorization granted to the administrator computer and may be altered or watermarked for verification. A failure to verify the administrator device may restrict execution of instructions on the guest device to prevent unauthorized access to the guest device's capabilities.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Eli Omen Jackson, Alexander Truskovsky
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Publication number: 20130013933Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for protecting data on a mobile device. A data protection module on the mobile device receives a transmission including a secret key. The secret key is used in encrypting data on the device and is then deleted. Subsequent to an event detectable to the mobile device, the data protection module receives another transmission including said secret key. The secret key is then used to decrypt the encrypted data.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Neil Patrick Adams, Sean Alexander Courtney
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Patent number: 8296580Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for protecting data on a mobile device. A data protection module on the mobile device receives a transmission including a secret key. The secret key is used in encrypting data on the device and is then deleted. Subsequent to an event detectable to the mobile device, the data protection module receives another transmission including said secret key. The secret key is then used to decrypt the encrypted data.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2010Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Neil Patrick Adams, Sean Alexander Courtney
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Publication number: 20120129569Abstract: A method and apparatus for reacting to an alert message, such as a commercial mobile alert system (CMAS) message, is provided. A mobile device in receipt of an alert message automatically obtains status information such as mobile device position, for example via GPS, and prompts a user for status information such as emergency preparedness. A response message is automatically generated and transmitted to designated recipients, such as address book contacts or a datacentre.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventor: Sean Alexander COURTNEY
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Publication number: 20120017081Abstract: A system, devices and methods for verifying an administrator computing device to a guest computing device, verifying the guest device to the administrator device and outputting a list of the guest device capabilities for the administrator device such that the guest device is capable of verifying the administrator device, for example to ensure it does not divulge its capabilities to imposters, and the administrator device is capable of identifying whether the list of device capabilities is authentic. Verification can be achieved through cryptographic hashes of private certificates, digital signatures or expected output from verified modules. The list of device capabilities may be restricted based on the authorization granted to the administrator computer and may be altered or watermarked for verification. A failure to verify the administrator device may restrict execution of instructions on the guest device to prevent unauthorized access to the guest device's capabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Sean Alexander Courtney, Eli Omen Jackson, Alexander Truskovsky
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Publication number: 20120011561Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for enabling temporary policies in a mobile computing device are provided. Data representative of the temporary policies is received, the data comprising a time period for applying the temporary policies. Settings of the mobile computing device are automatically changing from original settings to temporary settings, the temporary settings based on the data. When the time period has expired, the settings are changed back to the original settings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Applicant: RESEARCH IN MOTION LIMITEDInventors: Sean Alexander COURTNEY, Eli Omen JACKSON, Kristof TAKACS
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Publication number: 20110185186Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for protecting data on a mobile device. A data protection module on the mobile device receives a transmission including a secret key. The secret key is used in encrypting data on the device and is then deleted. Subsequent to an event detectable to the mobile device, the data protection module receives another transmission including said secret key. The secret key is then used to decrypt the encrypted data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2010Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Research In Motion LimitedInventors: Neil Patrick Adams, Sean Alexander Courtney
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Publication number: 20110040946Abstract: A computing device having controlled access and a method for controlling access there to are provided, the computing device comprising a memory device, a display device, and an input device. Data for rendering a map is retrieved from the memory device. The display device is controlled to render the map using the data. Geographic location data representative of a sequence of geographic locations selected from the map is received, via the input device. The geographic location data is converted to received password data. The received password data is compared to stored password data. If a match is found, access is granted to the computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2009Publication date: February 17, 2011Applicant: METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A COMPUTING DEVICEInventor: Sean Alexander Courtney