Patents by Inventor Seann M. G. Bishop

Seann M. G. Bishop 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).

  • Hardware based random number generator
    Patent number: 8680906
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating a truly random binary bit value in which the resistance of memristive devices serve as the analogue bit values. Resistance values and the randomness by which they are generated stems from the inherently non-uniform, irreproducible variations in the materials of which the system is composed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventors: Nathan McDonald, Joseph E. Van Nostrand, Bryant T. Wysocki, Seann M. G. Bishop, Nathaniel C. Cady