公开(公告)号：US07567940B1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-28

申请号：US09690243

申请日：2000-10-17

申请人： Ari Engelberg ,  Girish Venkat ,  Mohan Ananda ,  James McDermott

发明人： Ari Engelberg ,  Girish Venkat ,  Mohan Ananda ,  James McDermott

IPC分类号： G06F17/60

CPC分类号： G07B17/00733 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/40 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G07B17/0008 ,  G07B2017/00056 ,  G07B2017/00064 ,  G07B2017/00145 ,  G07B2017/00201 ,  G07B2017/00887 ,  G07B2017/00967

摘要： An on-line value bearing item (VBI) printing system that includes one or more cryptographic modules and a secure database is disclosed. The secure database has the ability to recover data in case of a database failure and includes account balances and other information for all of the on-line value-bearing item system customers and is capable of preventing access by unauthorized users. Also, a secure communication network is in operation to prevent unauthorized access to the users' data stored in the database.A plurality of subsystems located on the server system side of the on-line VBI system provide services related to purchasing, accounting, and printing of VBI. Preferably, these services run on multiple server machines allowing the system to be scalable. The number of the servers can easily be increased to meet the growing needs of the subsystems as the numbers of transactions and users increase. The growing number of servers will not impact the performance of the on-line postage system, because the design of the on-line postage system allows for scalability.

摘要翻译： 公开了包括一个或多个加密模块和安全数据库的在线价值承载项目（VBI）打印系统。 安全数据库能够在数据库故障的情况下恢复数据，并且包括所有在线承载项目系统客户的帐户余额和其他信息，并且能够阻止未经授权的用户访问。 此外，安全通信网络正在运行，以防止未经授权的访问数据库中存储的用户数据。 位于在线VBI系统的服务器系统侧的多个子系统提供与VBI的采购，计费和打印相关的服务。 优选地，这些服务在多个服务器机器上运行，允许系统可扩展。 随着交易和用户数量的增加，可以轻松增加服务器数量，以满足子系统不断增长的需求。 越来越多的服务器不会影响在线邮资系统的性能，因为在线邮资系统的设计允许扩展性。

公开(公告)号：US07778924B1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US09668421

申请日：2000-09-22

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： G06F21/00

CPC分类号： G07B17/0008 ,  G07B2017/00056 ,  G07B2017/00064 ,  G07B2017/00145 ,  G07B2017/00161 ,  G07B2017/00169 ,  G07B2017/00814 ,  G07B2017/00967

摘要： The present invention is directed to a system for providing secured access to a software rental or a postage metering system. The virtual postage meter software of this invention enables a user to print postage indicia on documents, envelopes or labels. To generate valid postage indicia the virtual meter software is executed on a first computer while it is in communication with the remotely located second computer. All communication between the first computer and the second computer utilize data encryption algorithms to preserve the security and integrity of the data transferred. In one embodiment, the second computer is a collection of one or more computers with virtual postage meter enabling software capable of communicating simultaneously to a number of user computers that are concurrently executing the virtual postage meter software. The second computer is connected to one or more US FIPS 140-1 security level 3 or better certified cryptographic devices identified as Postal Security Devices (PSD). The printed postage indicia appears as a two-dimensional barcode that includes digital signature, amount of postage, ZIP code and other relevant information.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种用于提供对软件租赁或邮资计费系统的安全访问的系统。 本发明的虚拟邮资计费软件使得用户能够在文件，信封或标签上打印邮资标记。 为了产生有效的邮资标记，虚拟仪表软件在与第二计算机远程通信的同时在第一计算机上执行。 第一台计算机与第二台计算机之间的所有通信都利用数据加密算法来保护传输的数据的安全性和完整性。 在一个实施例中，第二计算机是具有虚拟邮资计费器使能软件的一个或多个计算机的集合，其能够同时与同时执行虚拟邮资计费器软件的多个用户计算机进行通信。 第二台计算机连接到一个或多个US FIPS 140-1安全级别3或更好的认证密码设备，被识别为邮政安全设备（PSD）。 打印的邮资标签显示为包括数字签名，邮资数量，邮政编码等相关信息的二维条形码。

公开(公告)号：US20060004588A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10883595

申请日：2004-06-30

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： G06F17/60

CPC分类号： G06Q10/00 ,  G06Q20/3674

摘要： A method and apparatus for storing and distributing protected information, while complying with regulations regarding privacy rights, are described. The system receives multiple configuration settings from individuals and from a security officer. Those configuration settings are used to determine access level attributes, which allow others to access the data. Furthermore, the system implements workflow configuration, which allows the system to manage the protected data within a framework of operational procedures. One or more authentication and encryption methods are implemented to assure that data is transmitted and stored with the highest level of security.

摘要翻译： 描述了在遵守关于隐私权的规定的同时存储和分发受保护信息的方法和装置。 系统从个人和安全主管接收多个配置设置。 这些配置设置用于确定访问级别属性，这允许其他用户访问数据。 此外，系统实现工作流配置，这允许系统在操作过程的框架内管理受保护的数据。 实施一种或多种认证和加密方法以确保以最高级别的安全性传输和存储数据。

公开(公告)号：US20060184454A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US11341193

申请日：2006-01-27

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： G06Q99/00

CPC分类号： G06F21/10 ,  G06F2221/2135

摘要： A method and apparatus for monitoring and identifying users responsible for copying copyrighted material, such as digital content provided on compact disks (CD) and digital video disks (DVD), are described. A multi-module software apparatus monitors and detects copying on a network, collects user information, and invoices the user. The system executes the software modules on nodes strategically placed in networks to analyze traffic and detect copying. When copying is detected, the system utilizes a proxy-program, which the system implants in a client machine, to collect user information and transmit the information to a host that allows for invoicing the user. The system utilizes one or more intrusion methods to detect opportunities for the system to implant the user information collection modules.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于监视和识别负责复制受版权保护的材料的用户的方法和装置，例如在光盘（CD）和数字视频盘（DVD）上提供的数字内容。 多模块软件设备监视和检测网络上的复制，收集用户信息，并向用户发票。 系统对策略性放置在网络中的节点执行软件模块，分析流量并检测复制。 当检测到复制时，系统利用系统在客户机中投入的代理程序来收集用户信息并将信息发送到允许用户开具发票的主机。 系统利用一个或多个入侵方法来检测系统植入用户信息收集模块的机会。

公开(公告)号：US5548645A

公开(公告)日：1996-08-20

申请号：US271472

申请日：1994-07-07

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： G06F1/00 ,  G06F21/00 ,  H04L9/00

CPC分类号： G06F21/125 ,  G06Q30/0645 ,  G06F2211/007 ,  G06F2221/2135 ,  G06Q20/4014 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q40/10

摘要： A system is disclosed for providing secure access and execution of application software by a first computer while a communication link is maintained between the first computer and a second computer. More specifically, a secure software rental system is disclosed. The system enables a user in a remote location using the first computer and a modem to connect to the second computer, transfer an application software either from the second computer or from a local storage device to the first computer, and execute the application software on the first computer while connected to the second computer. When the communication link between the second computer and the first computer is interrupted or terminated, the application software no longer executes on the first computer. This is accomplished by integrating header software with the application software. The application software stored in the second computer or in the local storage device is integrated with the header software to provide a security feature. The use of header software allows the user to execute the application software only while the user is continuously connected to the second computer. This prevents the user from copying the application software, and subsequently executing the application software after interrupting or terminating the communications link between the second and first computers.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于在第一计算机和第二计算机之间保持通信链路的同时由第一计算机提供应用软件的安全访问和执行的系统。 更具体地，公开了一种安全软件租赁系统。 该系统使用第一计算机和调制解调器的远程位置的用户能够连接到第二计算机，将应用软件从第二计算机或从本地存储设备传送到第一计算机，并且执行应用软件 第一台电脑连接到第二台电脑。 当第二计算机和第一计算机之间的通信链路中断或终止时，应用软件不再在第一计算机上执行。 这通过将头软件与应用软件集成来实现。 存储在第二计算机或本地存储设备中的应用软件与头部软件集成以提供安全特征。 使用标题软件只允许用户在用户连续连接到第二台计算机时执行应用软件。 这防止用户复制应用软件，并且随后在中断或终止第二和第一计算机之间的通信链路之后执行应用软件。

公开(公告)号：US06385731B2

公开(公告)日：2002-05-07

申请号：US09755538

申请日：2001-01-05

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： H04L900

CPC分类号： G06F21/125 ,  G06F2211/007 ,  G06F2221/2135 ,  G06Q20/3821 ,  G06Q20/401 ,  G06Q30/0283 ,  G07B2017/00064

摘要： The present invention is a system for providing secure access and execution of application software stored on a first computer by a second computer using a communication device while a communication link is maintained between the first and second computers. More specifically, the present invention is a secure software rental system. The system enables a user in a remote location using a personal computer and a modem to connect to a central rental facility, transfer application software from the central rental facility to the remote computer, and execute the application software on the remote computer while electronically connected to the central rental facility. When the communication link between the central rental facility and the remote computer is interrupted or terminated, the application software no longer executes on the remote computer. The application software stored on the central rental facility is integrated with the header software to provide a security feature of the present invention. The use of header software allows the user to execute the application software only while the user is electronically connected to the central rental facility continuously. In one embodiment, the rental software is an on-line postage metering program. In this embodiment, a user computer and a user printer, electronically connected to the PSD server and the USPS computer, constitute an on-line electronic postage meter. The on-line electronic postage meter allows a remote user to print postage using a local printer in a secure manner. A printed postage appears as a two-dimensional bar-code that includes a unique serial number, mail delivery point information, and the amount of postage.

摘要翻译： 本发明是一种在第一和第二计算机之间保持通信链路的同时通过第二计算机使用通信设备提供存储在第一计算机上的应用软件的安全访问和执行的系统。 更具体地，本发明是安全的软件租赁系统。 该系统允许远程位置的用户使用个人计算机和调制解调器连接到中央租赁设施，将应用软件从中央租赁设施传送到远程计算机，并且在远程计算机上执行应用软件，同时以电子方式连接到 中央租赁设施。 当中央租赁设施和远程计算机之间的通信链路中断或终止时，应用软件不再在远程计算机上执行。 存储在中央租赁设施上的应用软件与头部软件集成以提供本发明的安全特征。 使用标题软件允许用户仅在用户电连接到中央租赁设施的情况下才执行应用软件。 在一个实施例中，租赁软件是在线邮资计费程序。 在该实施例中，电子地连接到PSD服务器和USPS计算机的用户计算机和用户打印机构成在线电子邮资计费器。 在线电子邮资计费器允许远程用户以安全的方式使用本地打印机打印邮资。 打印的邮资显示为二维条形码，其中包含唯一的序列号，邮件传递点信息和邮资数量。

公开(公告)号：US5495411A

公开(公告)日：1996-02-27

申请号：US178398

申请日：1993-12-22

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： G06F1/00 ,  G06F21/00 ,  G06F17/60

CPC分类号： G06F21/125 ,  G06Q30/0645 ,  G06F2211/007 ,  G06F2221/2135 ,  G06Q20/4014 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q40/10

摘要： A system is disclosed for providing secure access and execution of application software stored on a first computer by a second computer using a communication device while a communication link is maintained between the first and second computers. More specifically, a secure software rental system is disclosed. The system enables a user in a remote location using a personal computer and a modem to connect to a central rental facility, transfer application software from the central rental facility to the remote computer, and execute the application software on the remote computer while electronically connected to the central rental facility. When the communication link between the central rental facility and the remote computer is interrupted or terminated, the application software no longer executes on the remote computer. This is accomplished by integrating header software with the application software. The application software stored on the central rental facility is integrated with the header software to provide a security feature. The use of header software allows the user to execute the application software only while the user is electronically connected to the central rental facility continuously. This prevents the user from copying the application software to a storage device of the remote computer, and subsequently executing the application software after interrupting or terminating the communications link between the central rental facility and the remote computer.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种系统，用于在第一和第二计算机之间保持通信链路的同时，通过第二计算机使用通信设备提供存储在第一计算机上的应用软件的安全访问和执行。 更具体地，公开了一种安全软件租赁系统。 该系统允许远程位置的用户使用个人计算机和调制解调器连接到中央租赁设施，将应用软件从中央租赁设施传送到远程计算机，并且在远程计算机上执行应用软件，同时以电子方式连接到 中央租赁设施。 当中央租赁设施和远程计算机之间的通信链路中断或终止时，应用软件不再在远程计算机上执行。 这通过将头软件与应用软件集成来实现。 存储在中央租赁设施上的应用软件与头部软件集成，以提供安全功能。 使用标题软件允许用户仅在用户电连接到中央租赁设施的情况下才执行应用软件。 这防止用户将应用软件复制到远程计算机的存储设备，并且随后在中央租赁设备和远程计算机之间中断或终止通信链路之后执行应用软件。

公开(公告)号：US07359869B1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US09616714

申请日：2000-07-14

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： G06Q30/00 ,  G06F17/30

CPC分类号： G06Q20/38 ,  G06Q20/12 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0641

摘要： A system for conducting electronic commerce comprising at least one client computer system, a vendor computer system and a merchant computer system, interconnected via the communication link. The client computer and the vendor computer system are configured to establishing a secure link communication between the client computer system and the vendor computer system and transmit transaction information between the client and vendor computer systems enabling a user at the client computer system to select and purchase, via the vendor computer system, items listed in at least the merchant computer systems by one or more merchants.

摘要翻译： 一种用于进行电子商务的系统，包括经由通信链路相互连接的至少一个客户端计算机系统，供应商计算机系统和商业计算机系统。 客户端计算机和供应商计算机系统被配置为在客户端计算机系统和供应商计算机系统之间建立安全链路通信，并且在客户机和供应商计算机系统之间传送交易信息，使客户计算机系统上的用户能够选择和购买， 通过供应商计算机系统，由一个或多个商家在至少商家计算机系统中列出的项目。

公开(公告)号：US06931549B1

公开(公告)日：2005-08-16

申请号：US09579079

申请日：2000-05-25

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： G06F21/00 ,  H04L9/08 ,  H04L9/30 ,  G06L11/30

CPC分类号： G06F21/6209 ,  G06F21/62 ,  G06F2221/2101 ,  H04L9/0838 ,  H04L9/3247 ,  H04L9/3297

摘要： A method and system for secure real time storage and retrieval of data by a first computer with the aid of a second computer via a secure communication link between the first and second computers. The method and system enable a user at the remote first computer to secure a data file for storage by connecting to the second computer and by exchanging certain parameters between the two computers. The method and system also enable the user at the first computer to retrieve the stored secure data file by connecting to the second computer and by exchanging certain parameters between the two computers.

摘要翻译： 一种通过第一计算机借助于第二计算机经由第一和第二计算机之间的安全通信链路来安全地实时存储和检索数据的方法和系统。 该方法和系统使远程第一计算机上的用户能够通过连接到第二计算机并且通过在两台计算机之间交换某些参数来保护用于存储的数据文件。 所述方法和系统还使得第一计算机上的用户能够通过连接到第二计算机并且通过在两台计算机之间交换某些参数来检索所存储的安全数据文件。

公开(公告)号：US06845293B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10183962

申请日：2002-06-26

申请人： Mohan Ananda

发明人： Mohan Ananda

IPC分类号： G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  G06F7/00

CPC分类号： G06Q10/08 ,  G06Q10/02 ,  G06Q10/0831 ,  G06Q99/00

摘要： This invention comprises a baggage transport system for handling passenger baggage for transport. In accordance with one or more embodiments of this invention, when a passenger makes a reservation to travel, a passenger identifier number, which may be a ticket or reservation number, is issued and placed in a data collection together with the passenger's transport number, date of travel, time of travel and method of carrier compensation. When the passenger obtains a ticket to a destination, the ticket identifies the passenger identifier, the transport number and date of departure.Rather than check baggage for carriage at the transport check-in counter, under one embodiment of this invention, baggage is checked for carriage to a destination before departure at a baggage collection facility that is separate from the departure and arrival facility. In the proposed system, passengers will obtain their ticket or passenger identifier at any time in advance of travel and leave off their baggage at a convenient baggage collection center, which may feature drive-in service. The baggage collection center will then accept the baggage for transport to the passengers' ultimate destinations, not merely to the destination transport arrival facilities, which may be airports. Passengers will be able to have their baggage delivered directly to their homes, hotels, offices or other location, rather than having to struggle with baggage at transport arrival facility baggage pickup carousels. Thus, passengers will be able to enter and leave transport arrival facilities quickly and conveniently.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括一个用于运输乘客行李的行李运输系统。 根据本发明的一个或多个实施例，当乘客进行旅行预约时，作为票或预约号码的乘客识别码号与乘客的运输号码，日期 的旅行，旅行时间和承运人赔偿方式。 当乘客获得到达目的地的机票时，该机票识别乘客标识符，运输号码和出发日期。在运输登记柜台检查行李的时间超过本发明的一个实施例，检查行李 在离开和到达设施独立的行李收集设施出发前运送到目的地。 在拟议的系统中，乘客在旅行之前的任何时间都会获得机票或乘客识别符，并在方便的行李收集中心离开行李，行李收集中心可能需要开车服务。 然后，行李收集中心将接受行李运输到乘客的最终目的地，而不仅仅是目的地运输到达设施，可能是机场。 乘客将能够将行李直接运送到他们的家庭，酒店，办公室或其他地点，而不必在运输到达设施的行李拾取转盘上与行李斗争。 因此，乘客将能够快捷方便地进出运输到达设施。