Patents by Inventor Taryn K. Beck
Taryn K. Beck 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: 8732132Abstract: A secure memory device and method for obtaining and securely storing information relating to a life moment is disclosed. In the method, a parameter is received and inputted in a search heuristic. A search is made for the information according to the search heuristic and, upon finding the information, metadata is appended to the information. The information and metadata is then stored in a secure memory location. The secure memory location has a housing fabricated to withstand a predetermined stress, a detachable connection to a computer and a memory that stores the information and protects it from unauthorized deletion. In some embodiments, the stored information may be selectively deleted in a safe and controlled manner.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Akitha M. Adams, Adrian Mark Chandley, Carl J. Ledbetter, Dale Clark Crosier, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Taryn K. Beck
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Patent number: 7774437Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
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Patent number: 7710587Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2004Date of Patent: May 4, 2010Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
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Patent number: 7564369Abstract: A handheld remote control device for a Media Computing Device has a biometric sensor to authenticate a user. The handheld remote control device includes a microphone and speaker to enable integration of a telephony system with the Media Computing Device. The handheld remote control device can be used as the interface with the Media Computing Device, alternatively, the handheld remote control device can be used as a speakerphone for communication in a telephony system that is integrated with the Media Computing Device. A multifunctional handheld remote control device can implement a variety of routines for interfacing with the Media Computing Device or alternatively for communicating in the telephony system.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2004Date of Patent: July 21, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aditha M Adams, Adrian M Chandley, Carl J Ledbetter, Dale C Crosier, Pasquale DeMaio, Taryn K Beck, Steven T Kaneko
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Patent number: 7511848Abstract: A method and system for configuring a new device are disclosed. The method includes using a host system to create a configuration file including data useable to configure the new device. A portable storage device is interfaced to the host and the configuration file is transferred to the storage device. The storage device is then interfaced to the new device and the configuration file is transferred to the new device. The configuration file is optionally used to configure the new device for communication over a network. A method for configuring the new device using a direct connection between the new device and a system bus of the host is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2004Date of Patent: March 31, 2009Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Dale C. Crosier, Aditha M. Adams, Taryn K. Beck, Adrian M. Chandley, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Carl J. Ledbetter, Scott Manchester, Benjamin Nick, Thomas G. Phillips, William J. Westerinen
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Publication number: 20080270715Abstract: A secure memory device and method for obtaining and securely storing information relating to a life moment is disclosed. In the method, a parameter is received and inputted in a search heuristic. A search is made for the information according to the search heuristic and, upon finding the information, metadata is appended to the information. The information and metadata is then stored in a secure memory location. The secure memory location has a housing fabricated to withstand a predetermined stress, a detachable connection to a computer and a memory that stores the information and protects it from unauthorized deletion. In some embodiments, the stored information may be selectively deleted in a safe and controlled manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: October 30, 2008Applicant: MICROSOFT CORPORATIONInventors: Aditha M. Adams, Adrian Mark Chandley, Carl J. Ledbetter, Dale Clark Crosier, Pasquale DeMaio, Steven T. Kaneko, Taryn K. Beck
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Patent number: 7394457Abstract: A method for modifying the operation of a device responsive to the detection of a remote device is provided. In the method, the remote device is detected, and communications with the remote device are established responsive to the detection of the remote device. A determination is made as to whether a feature of the device is affected by the establishment of communications with the remote device, and an action with respect to the feature of the device is initiated.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2004Date of Patent: July 1, 2008Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aditha M. Adams, Adrian Mark Chandley, Carl J. Ledbetter, Dale Clark Croiser, Justin Michael Maguire, Pasquale DeMaio, Taryn K. Beck
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Patent number: 6970098Abstract: A handheld remote control device for a Media Computing Device has a biometric sensor to authenticate a user. The handheld remote control device includes a microphone and speaker to enable integration of a telephony system with the Media Computing Device. The handheld remote control device can be used as the interface with the Media Computing Device, alternatively, the handheld remote control device can be used as a speakerphone for communication in a telephony system that is integrated with the Media Computing Device. A multifunctional handheld remote control device can implement a variety of routines for interfacing with the Media Computing Device or alternatively for communicating in the telephony system.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: November 29, 2005Assignee: Microsoft CorporationInventors: Aditha M. Adams, Adrian M. Chandley, Carl J. Ledbetter, Dale C. Crosier, Justin M. Maguire, Pasquale DeMaio, Scott A. Manchester, Taryn K. Beck, Steven T. Kaneko