Patents by Inventor William A. O'Connell

William A. O'Connell 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).

  • Patent number: 12124592
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, methods, and articles of manufacture for AI-driven cybersecurity enclaves, such as a computerized environment that executes one or more specially-trained AI models to govern communications between users and AI service providers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: The Travelers Indemnity Company
    Inventors: William A. O'Hern, Joshua P. Bugryn, Lawrence A. Senechal, Michael C. Kunkel, Sereres C. Riordan
  • Patent number: 11652847
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for decoupling hardware and software components of network security devices to provide security software as a service in a distributed computing environment. A computer system includes a processor that can execute computer-executable instructions to perform various operations. The processor can perform operations to provide security services to one or more customer platforms. The operations can include receiving a network security software component from a security service provider, and deploying the network security software component within a distributed computing environment so that the network security software component can be executed by a computing resource of the distributed computing environment to provide a security service to the customer platform(s). The network security software component includes a software component that has been decoupled from a hardware component of a network security device by the security service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventors: William A. O'Hern, Edward G. Amoroso, Michelle Barry, Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, Duncan Kirkwood Sparrell, Rodney Dilts
  • Patent number: 11575713
    Abstract: A computer system and method provides cloud-based network security software as a service in a distributed computing environment. A computer system executing on a portion of hardware computing resources associated with the distributed computing environment receives a security service request from a customer platform device external to the distributed computing environment, the request identifying a customer platform asset within the distributed computing environment and instructing that a security service selected by the customer platform device be provided to the identified customer platform asset. In response to receiving the security service request, a network security software component associated with the selected security service on one or more virtual machines within the distributed computing environment is executed to provide the selected security service to the identified customer platform asset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventors: William A. O'Hern, Edward G. Amoroso, Michelle Barry, Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, Duncan Kirkwood Sparrell, Rodney Dilts
  • Publication number: 20210152608
    Abstract: A computer system and method provides cloud-based network security software as a service in a distributed computing environment. A computer system executing on a portion of hardware computing resources associated with the distributed computing environment receives a security service request from a customer platform device external to the distributed computing environment, the request identifying a customer platform asset within the distributed computing environment and instructing that a security service selected by the customer platform device be provided to the identified customer platform asset. In response to receiving the security service request, a network security software component associated with the selected security service on one or more virtual machines within the distributed computing environment is executed to provide the selected security service to the identified customer platform asset.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: KYOCERA Corporation
    Inventors: William A. O'HERN, Edward G. AMOROSO, Michelle BARRY, Anthony RAMOS, Daniel SOLERO, Duncan Kirkwood SPARRELL, Rodney DILTS
  • Publication number: 20190036974
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for decoupling hardware and software components of network security devices to provide security software as a service in a distributed computing environment. A computer system includes a processor that can execute computer-executable instructions to perform various operations. The processor can perform operations to provide security services to one or more customer platforms. The operations can include receiving a network security software component from a security service provider, and deploying the network security software component within a distributed computing environment so that the network security software component can be executed by a computing resource of the distributed computing environment to provide a security service to the customer platform(s). The network security software component includes a software component that has been decoupled from a hardware component of a network security device by the security service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William A. O'Hern, Edward G. Amoroso, Michelle Barry, Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, Duncan Kirkwood Sparrell, Rodney Dilts
  • Patent number: 10091245
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for decoupling hardware and software components of network security devices to provide security software as a service in a distributed computing environment. A computer system includes a processor that can execute computer-executable instructions to perform various operations. The processor can perform operations to provide security services to one or more customer platforms. The operations can include receiving a network security software component from a security service provider, and deploying the network security software component within a distributed computing environment so that the network security software component can be executed by a computing resource of the distributed computing environment to provide a security service to the customer platform(s). The network security software component includes a software component that has been decoupled from a hardware component of a network security device by the security service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William A. O'Hern, Edward G. Amoroso, Michelle Barry, Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, Duncan Kirkwood Sparrell, Rodney Dilts
  • Publication number: 20170013020
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for decoupling hardware and software components of network security devices to provide security software as a service in a distributed computing environment. A computer system includes a processor that can execute computer-executable instructions to perform various operations. The processor can perform operations to provide security services to one or more customer platforms. The operations can include receiving a network security software component from a security service provider, and deploying the network security software component within a distributed computing environment so that the network security software component can be executed by a computing resource of the distributed computing environment to provide a security service to the customer platform(s). The network security software component includes a software component that has been decoupled from a hardware component of a network security device by the security service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William A. O'Hern, Edward G. Amoroso, Michelle Barry, Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, Duncan Kirkwood Sparrell, Rodney Dilts
  • Patent number: 9456003
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for decoupling hardware and software components of network security devices to provide security software as a service in a distributed computing environment. A computer system includes a processor that can execute computer-executable instructions to perform various operations. The processor can perform operations to provide security services to one or more customer platforms. The operations can include receiving a network security software component from a security service provider, and deploying the network security software component within a distributed computing environment so that the network security software component can be executed by a computing resource of the distributed computing environment to provide a security service to the customer platform(s). The network security software component includes a software component that has been decoupled from a hardware component of a network security device by the security service provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: William A. O'Hern, Edward G. Amoroso, Michelle Barry, Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, Duncan Kirkwood Sparrell, Rodney Dilts
  • Patent number: 9400967
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to a network of RFID readers which detect a location of an RFID transmitter coupled to a portable device. The network of RFID readers transmits the location to a user. The RFID transmitter couples to any personal device and broadcasts a unique ID. The nearest RFID reader(s) receive the unique ID and alert a server in communication with the network of RFID readers. The server calculates the distance of the RFID transmitter from each RFID reader receiving the unique ID. The server triangulates the location of the RFID transmitter when three or more RFID readers are receiving the unique ID. The server then securely transmits the location of the RFID transmitter to the user of the portable device. The user receives the transmission through a secure receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: William A. O'Hern
  • Publication number: 20160205132
    Abstract: Methods of providing cyber-security services to a plurality of customers include providing a platform that includes a software program that is configured to run on a processor to implement a user interface that is accessible by customers. The software program includes an application programming interface that is configured to allow a platform operator and third party providers to offer computer implemented cyber-security services to the customers through the user interface. Integration standards for the application programming interface are provided to the third party providers, the integration standards specifying how the computer implemented cyber-security services can be integrated into the platform. First and second computer implemented cyber-security service that are provided by respective first and second of the third party providers are accepted into the platform, each of which is self-certified by the third party provider as being operable through the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, William A. O'Hern
  • Publication number: 20160149931
    Abstract: Methods of providing cyber-security services to a plurality of customers include providing a platform that includes a software program that is configured to run on a processor to implement a user interface that is accessible by customers. The software program includes an application programming interface that is configured to allow a platform operator and third party providers to offer computer implemented cyber-security services to the customers through the user interface. Integration standards for the application programming interface are provided to the third party providers, the integration standards specifying how the computer implemented cyber-security services can be integrated into the platform. First and second computer implemented cyber-security service that are provided by respective first and second of the third party providers are accepted into the platform, each of which is self-certified by the third party provider as being operable through the platform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, William A. O'Hern
  • Patent number: 9338175
    Abstract: Methods of providing cyber-security services to a plurality of customers include providing a platform that includes a software program that is configured to run on a processor to implement a user interface that is accessible by customers. The software program includes an application programming interface that is configured to allow a platform operator and third party providers to offer computer implemented cyber-security services to the customers through the user interface. Integration standards for the application programming interface are provided to the third party providers, the integration standards specifying how the computer implemented cyber-security services can be integrated into the platform. First and second computer implemented cyber-security service that are provided by respective first and second of the third party providers are accepted into the platform, each of which is self-certified by the third party provider as being operable through the platform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, William A. O'Hern
  • Publication number: 20150033282
    Abstract: Concepts and technologies are disclosed herein for decoupling hardware and software components of network security devices to provide security software as a service in a distributed computing environment. A computer system includes a processor that can execute computer-executable instructions to perform various operations. The processor can perform operations to provide security services to one or more customer platforms. The operations can include receiving a network security software component from a security service provider, and deploying the network security software component within a distributed computing environment so that the network security software component can be executed by a computing resource of the distributed computing environment to provide a security service to the customer platform(s). The network security software component includes a software component that has been decoupled from a hardware component of a network security device by the security service provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I.L.P.
    Inventors: William A. O'Hern, Edward A. Amoroso, Michelle Barry, Anthony Ramos, Daniel Solero, Duncan Kirkwood Sparrell, Rodney Dilts
  • Patent number: 8453178
    Abstract: A system and method for presenting media services is disclosed. A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, a media system having a controller element that contextually associates a plurality of portals with a corresponding plurality of multimedia broadcast channels as an aggregated service offering. Other embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventors: Nancy Grover, Edward G. Amoroso, William A. O'Hern
  • Publication number: 20120326930
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to a network of RFID readers which detect a location of an RFID transmitter coupled to a portable device. The network of RFID readers transmits the location to a user. The RFID transmitter couples to any personal device and broadcasts a unique ID. The nearest RFID reader(s) receive the unique ID and alert a server in communication with the network of RFID readers. The server calculates the distance of the RFID transmitter from each RFID reader receiving the unique ID. The server triangulates the location of the RFID transmitter when three or more RFID readers are receiving the unique ID. The server then securely transmits the location of the RFID transmitter to the user of the portable device. The user receives the transmission through a secure receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: William A. O'Hern
  • Patent number: 8269609
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to a network of RFID readers which detect a location of an RFID transmitter coupled to a portable device. The network of RFID readers transmits the location to a user. The RFID transmitter couples to any personal device and broadcasts a unique ID. The nearest RFID reader(s) receive the unique ID and alert a server in communication with the network of RFID readers. The server calculates the distance of the RFID transmitter from each RFID reader receiving the unique ID. The server triangulates the location of the RFID transmitter when three or more RFID readers are receiving the unique ID. The server then securely transmits the location of the RFID transmitter to the user of the portable device. The user receives the transmission through a secure receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, LP
    Inventor: William A. O'Hern
  • Patent number: 8156518
    Abstract: A system and method for filtering audio content are provided. An audio data filtering system may include an input interface to receive audio data. The system may also include an analysis module to compare a textual representation of the audio data to data identifying prohibited audio content. The system may also include a packet filter to prevent transmission of portions of the audio data matching prohibited audio content to a remote user device. The system may further include an output interface to transmit portions of the audio data not identified as prohibited audio content to the remote user device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: William A. O'Hern
  • Patent number: 8146146
    Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed whereby databases containing information related to an IP address are accessed directly from within a threat management software tool. When an alert is generated, an element within that alert, such as an IP address, is linked to one or more databases internal to an organization containing information related to the location or identity of a user or computer at a particular IP address. If no matches for that element are found in internal databases, a search of a registry of IP addresses is conducted. Finally, if the searches of internal and external databases are inadequate, an active scan of the device at that particular IP address or a router associated with that IP address is conducted. In this way, information related to a security threat is easily and efficiently obtained to enable a security analyst to better isolate that threat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: John L. Coviello, William A. O'Hern, Stephen G. Roderick, Michael R. Singer
  • Patent number: 7975286
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for evaluating one or more assets for compliance to at least one network security policy are disclosed. For example, the method receives a request for evaluating at least one asset for compliance to at least one security policy. The method then performs an evaluation of compliance on the at least one asset to determine compliance of the at least one asset to the at least one security policy. The method then records a result of the evaluation of compliance into a database. Finally, the method tracks the at least one asset that has been deemed to be non-compliant to the at least one security policy over a period of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2011
    Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property II, L.P.
    Inventors: Kathryn Lynn Fickey, William A. O'Hern, John Francis Wallace, Debra Ann Walling, Deborah Ann Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20100148963
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to a network of RFID readers which detect a location of an RFID transmitter coupled to a portable device. The network of RFID readers transmits the location to a user. The RFID transmitter couples to any personal device and broadcasts a unique ID. The nearest RFID reader(s) receive the unique ID and alert a server in communication with the network of RFID readers. The server calculates the distance of the RFID transmitter from each RFID reader receiving the unique ID. The server triangulates the location of the RFID transmitter when three or more RFID readers are receiving the unique ID. The server then securely transmits the location of the RFID transmitter to the user of the portable device. The user receives the transmission through a secure receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.
    Inventor: William A. O'Hern