Andrew Clifford Dale

US Patent:

20060059544, Mar 16, 2006

Filed:

Sep 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/943495

Inventors:

Paul Guthrie - San Francisco CA, US
Andrew Dale - Berkeley CA, US
Michael Tolson - Madera CA, US
Chistopher Buchanan - Foster City CA, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/32

US Classification:

726004000

Abstract:

A distributed secure repository and related methods allow users of a communications management system to securely store and share communications with other users. A user shares a communication by securely storing the communication, identifying the recipient, and specifying permissions that limit actions that the recipient is permitted to take with respect to the communication. Mechanisms are provided for limiting a recipient's ability to view, copy, store, forward, print, and modify the communication. Metadata associated with the communication is transmitted to the recipient, notifying the recipient of the securely stored communication. The recipient uses the metadata to request an encrypted copy of the communication, to view the communication, or to otherwise interact with the communication in accordance with the sender's permissions. The sender retains control of the communication and can modify the communication and associated permissions.

US Patent:

20060064739, Mar 23, 2006

Filed:

Sep 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/944440

Inventors:

Paul Guthrie - San Francisco CA, US
Andrew Dale - Berkeley CA, US
Michael Tolson - Corte Madera CA, US
Christopher Buchanan - Foster City CA, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/32

US Classification:

726003000

Abstract:

Systems and methods for managing computer-assisted communications channels based on relationships between users who wish to communicate with one another are described. The relationship-managed communications system allows users to retain control over whom they permit to communicate with them and under what conditions such communications may take place, for example when they take place and/or using which communications channels, by allowing pairs of users to establish relationships which specify communications permissions. Users of the system provide their contact information to the relationship-managed communications system, and the system uses the securely stored information to mediate the establishment of communications channels between users. Embodiments of the system may intelligently route communications to substitute channels based on relationship-related and other information. Systems and methods are further provided for selectively publishing information about users and for providing event notification services in association with the establishment of relationships.

US Patent:

20130138752, May 30, 2013

Filed:

Jan 22, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/747345

Inventors:

Paul D. Guthrie - San Francisco CA, US
Andrew L. Dale - Berkeley CA, US
Michael Tolson - Corte Madera CA, US
Christopher L. Buchanan - Foster City CA, US

International Classification:

H04L 12/58

US Classification:

709206

Abstract:

Systems and methods for managing computer-assisted communications channels based on relationships between users who wish to communicate with one another are described. The relationship-managed communications system allows users to retain control over whom they permit to communicate with them and under what conditions such communications may take place, for example when they take place and/or using which communications channels, by allowing pairs of users to establish relationships which specify communications permissions. Users of the system provide their contact information to the relationship-managed communications system, and the system uses the securely stored information to mediate the establishment of communications channels between users. Embodiments of the system may intelligently route communications to substitute channels based on relationship-related and other information. Systems and methods are further provided for selectively publishing information about users and for providing event notification services in association with the establishment of relationships.

US Patent:

20060059117, Mar 16, 2006

Filed:

Sep 17, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/944441

Inventors:

Michael Tolson - Corte Madera CA, US
Andrew Dale - Berkeley CA, US

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707002000

Abstract:

System and method provides a mechanism to control access to a data object and to the data within the object. A policy managed object comprised policy objects, a payload container object for securely storing a payload with data, and a number of interfaces that provide access to the policy managed object and the payload. When a user invokes an interface in order to request the performance of an operation on the policy managed object or the payload, policies associated with the requested operation and the policy manage object are invoked. The policies determine, based on executable instructions, whether the requested operation can be allowed under the circumstances. If the policies determine that the operation can be allowed, the operation is performed. Otherwise, the operation is not performed and access to the policy managed object and payload is denied.

US Patent:

20170103678, Apr 13, 2017

Filed:

Sep 27, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/277701

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Andrew L. Dale - Berkeley CA, US
Neil E. Seitz - St. Louis MO, US
Michelle M. Katics - San Francisco CA, US

International Classification:

G09B 19/18
G06F 7/58
G09B 5/12
G06F 17/50

Abstract:

A simulator and corresponding method suitable for training and educating is provided. Specifically, the present invention relates to simulating performance of a portfolio in a manner that improves training and educational advancement of a user operating the simulator relative to other traditional training and educational tools. In particular, the present invention provides a new and different process that substantially reduces the amount of time required for a user to become educated and trained in an experiential manner as to how their choices will affect outcomes that traditionally require years to unfold.