Justin Owen Tidwell

US Patent:

7760882, Jul 20, 2010

Filed:

Jun 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/154800

Inventors:

Justin Owen Tidwell - Aurora CO, US
Naohisa Fukuda - Tokyo, JP

Assignee:

Japan Communications, Inc. - Tokyo

International Classification:

H04K 1/00
G06F 7/04

US Classification:

380270, 726 5

Abstract:

Systems and methods for mutual encryption of network nodes are described. One described method includes transmitting a communication from a client to a server, the communication associated with a credential, the credential having a user identifier and a first token and receiving the communication at the server. The method further includes determining a second token associated with the user identifier on the server and on the client and generating an encryption key based at least in part on the second token on the server and on the client. The method further includes generating and encrypting an encrypted authentication request on the client; transmitting the encrypted authentication request to the server; receiving the encrypted authentication request on the server; decrypting the encrypted authentication request using the encryption key on the server; generating and encrypting an encrypted authentication response on the server; and transmitting the encrypted authentication response to the client.

US Patent:

8484511, Jul 9, 2013

Filed:

Jul 1, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/829104

Inventors:

Justin Tidwell - Waxhaw NC, US
Eduardo Samame - Rowayton CT, US
Craig Engel - Shamong NJ, US

Assignee:

Time Warner Cable Enterprises LLC - New York NY

International Classification:

G06F 11/00
H04N 9/00
G06F 15/173
G06F 17/00

US Classification:

714 15, 714 57, 725 9, 709224, 707700

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for collection, validation, analysis, and automated error correction of data regarding user interaction with content. In one embodiment, statistical methods are used to arrive at expected values for the collected data. The data is compared to the expected value and must meet one or more acceptance criteria (e. g. , be within a prescribed range) to be considered valid. The prescribed range is determined by the network operator, or a computer program adapted to generate this value. The invention enables a network operator to assess a large volume of data without requiring significant amounts of manual monitoring and/or error correction. The ability to collect, validate and analyze data across multiple platforms is also provided. Still further, an automated system capable of learning evaluation and error correction patterns is disclosed.

US Patent:

20050289655, Dec 29, 2005

Filed:

Jun 16, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/154840

Inventors:

Justin Tidwell - Aurora CO, US
Karlton Zeitz - Centenial CO, US

International Classification:

G06F017/30
G06F011/30
G06F007/04
G06F012/14
G06K009/00
H04L009/32
H03M001/68
H04K001/00
H04L009/00
H04N007/16

US Classification:

726027000, 713193000

Abstract:

Methods and systems for securely requesting, retrieving, sending, and storing files. One aspect involves receiving a request for a file from a client device that identifies a user and the client device, encrypting the file using a session key based at least in part on the user and the client device, and transmitting the encrypted file to the client device. Other aspects of the invention include storing the encrypted file on the client device in encrypted form such that the file may only be decrypted or accessed by the particular user on that particular client device.

US Patent:

20060072583, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Jun 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/167745

Inventors:

Frank Sanda - Tokyo, JP
Naohisa Fukuda - Tokyo, JP
Edward Laves - Golden CO, US
Robert Johnston - Colorado Springs CO, US
Justin Tidwell - Aurora CO, US
Raymond Gurgone - Woodstock IL, US
David Robins - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Laura Worthington - Centennial CO, US
Karlton Zeitz - Centennial CO, US

International Classification:

H04L 12/28

US Classification:

370395530

Abstract:

Systems and methods for monitoring and displaying performance metrics are described. One aspect of one described embodiment includes receiving performance metrics associated with a plurality of network connections to a plurality of networks, each of the plurality of network connections associated with a client device; determining a status of one of the plurality of networks based at least in part on the performance metrics; and providing the status of the one of the plurality of networks to a user interface.

US Patent:

20060075467, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Jun 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/167747

Inventors:

Frank Sanda - Tokyo, JP
Naohisa Fukuda - Tokyo, JP
Edward Laves - Golden CO, US
Robert Johnston - Colorado Springs CO, US
Justin Tidwell - Aurora CO, US
Raymond Gurgone - Woodstock IL, US
David Robins - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Laura Worthington - Centennial CO, US
Karlton Zeitz - Centennial CO, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/00

US Classification:

726001000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for enhanced network access are described. One aspect of one described embodiment includes receiving a request to connect to a network, the request associated with a user, determining a policy associated with the user, identifying at least one available network connection, determining at least one property of the at least one available network connection, evaluating the property based at least in part on the policy, and selecting the at least one available network connection based on the evaluation. In another embodiment, a computer-readable medium (such as, for example random access memory or a computer disk) includes code for carrying out such a method.

US Patent:

20060075472, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Jun 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/167744

Inventors:

Frank Sanda - Tokyo, JP
Naohisa Fukuda - Tokyo, JP
Edward Laves - Golden CO, US
Robert Johnston - Colorado Springs CO, US
Justin Tidwell - Aurora CO, US
Raymond Gurgone - Woodstock IL, US
David Robins - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Laura Worthington - Centennial CO, US
Karlton Zeitz - Centennial CO, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/00
H04L 9/32
G06F 17/00
G06F 15/16
H04K 1/00
G06F 17/30
G06F 7/04
G06F 7/58
G06K 19/00
G06K 9/00

US Classification:

726003000, 726001000

Abstract:

Systems are methods for enhanced network client security are described. One aspect of one embodiment of the present invention includes receiving a security-related policy associated with a user, determining a security model associated with the security-related policy, and applying the security model to a network connection on a client device. One aspect of another embodiment of the present invention includes receiving a first measure associated with a usage characteristic, the usage characteristic associated with a user, receiving a second measure associated with the usage characteristic, comparing the first measure and second measure, and determining the likelihood that an unauthorized access has occurred based at least in part on the comparison.

US Patent:

20060075506, Apr 6, 2006

Filed:

Jun 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/167837

Inventors:

Frank Sanda - Tokyo, JP
Naohisa Fukuda - Tokyo, JP
Edward Laves - Golden CO, US
Robert Johnston - Colorado Springs CO, US
Justin Tidwell - Aurora CO, US
Raymond Gurgone - Woodstock IL, US
David Robins - Buffalo Grove IL, US
Laura Worthington - Centennial CO, US
Karlton Zeitz - Centennial CO, US

International Classification:

H04N 7/16
G06F 12/14
G08B 13/14

US Classification:

726026000, 726022000, 340568100, 340571000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for enhanced electronic asset protection are described. One aspect of one described embodiment includes receiving an indication to activate asset protection, the client device having a local data store; and activating asset protection in response to the indication, wherein asset protection comprises disabling the local data store and disabling the client device. In another embodiment, a computer-readable medium (such as, for example random access memory or a computer disk) includes code for carrying out such a method.

US Patent:

20100131969, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Sep 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/231655

Inventors:

Justin Tidwell - Waxhaw NC, US
Forrest Murphy - St. Louis MO, US
Bryan Santangelo - Stillwater OK, US
Steven Riedl - Superior CO, US

International Classification:

H04H 60/32

US Classification:

725 14, 725 93

Abstract:

Methods and apparatus for accurate, secure and uniform exchange of audience research data. In one embodiment, viewership data is provided in real-time and offers the ability to monitor audience activities regarding, among others, broadcast, VOD or DVR content. A standardized message configuration is optionally used also to permit maximum uniformity and accessibility of the data. Accuracy of data exchange is enforced by implementing a method of detecting system failures, and the transmission of incomplete messages. Subscriber privacy and anonymity is also maintained via e.g., hashing or encrypting data relating to the CPE and/or subscriber, thus ensuring that stored data is not traceable to a specific user account. The methods and apparatus may also be utilized in conjunction with systems enabling the insertion and/or recommendation of content or advertising based on data collected regarding user actions or events. Business methods are also disclosed.