Patents by Inventor Stephen Daniel Connor

Stephen Daniel Connor 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: 20260004625
    Abstract: A multi-factor authentication access control system is described for permitting access to secured locations. Types of authentication factors include property or physical-based items and biometric-based information. Optionally, the biometric information presented by the person is evaluated for being a presentation attack. Exemplary embodiments are directed to controlling door access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2025
    Publication date: January 1, 2026
    Inventors: Keith W. Hartman, Dan Potter, Sunny Wang, Stephen Daniel Connor
  • Patent number: 12424042
    Abstract: A multi-factor authentication access control system is described for permitting access to secured locations. Types of authentication factors include property or physical-based items and biometric-based information. Optionally, the biometric information presented by the person is evaluated for being a presentation attack. Exemplary embodiments are directed to controlling door access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions AB
    Inventors: Keith W. Hartman, Dan Potter, Sunny Wang, Stephen Daniel Connor
  • Publication number: 20230360457
    Abstract: A multi-factor authentication access control system is described for permitting access to secured locations. Types of authentication factors include property or physical-based items and biometric-based information. Optionally, the biometric information presented by the person is evaluated for being a presentation attack. Exemplary embodiments are directed to controlling door access.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Keith W. Hartman, Dan Potter, Sunny Wang, Stephen Daniel Connor