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1.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SECURELY PERFORMING MULTIPLE STAGE EMAIL PROCESSING WITH EMBEDDED CODES

      
Application Number 18232532
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-08-10
First Publication Date 2024-07-04
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.
  • Hopple, John

Abstract

A system and method for performing email processing at multiple stages along an email delivery chain. A first embodiment uses an email filter to receive information about an email message from a message transfer agent and then perform limited email pre-processing on the email message. The email filter then stores instructions and data such as the results from the email pre-processing into an internet email header added to the email message. The instructions and data placed into the email header may be encrypted for privacy and security. A later email program may extract the instructions and data from the internet email header and continue the email processing. One disclosed application of the multi-stage email processing system is email authentication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 51/212 - Monitoring or handling of messages using filtering or selective blocking
  • H04L 51/04 - Real-time or near real-time messaging, e.g. instant messaging [IM]
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys
  • G06Q 10/107 - Computer-aided management of electronic mailing [e-mailing]
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04L 51/00 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
  • H04L 51/48 - Message addressing, e.g. address format or anonymous messages, aliases

2.

TECHNIQUES FOR INTEGRATING EXTERNAL CONTENT FROM ADVERTISING SERVICES INTO CLIENT APPLICATIONS

      
Application Number 17859404
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-07
First Publication Date 2023-04-27
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lindblom, Eric Robert
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.

Abstract

Techniques for integrating advertising content into client applications are presented. Events occurring within client applications are monitored and when a predefined event is encountered and external advertising service is consulted for acquiring external content. The external content is then integrated into one or more portions of presentations associated with the client applications.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

System and method for securely performing multiple stage email processing with embedded codes

      
Application Number 17588567
Grant Number 11770353
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-31
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Grant Date 2023-09-26
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.
  • Hopple, John

Abstract

A system and method for performing email processing at multiple stages along an email delivery chain. A first embodiment uses an email filter to receive information about an email message from a message transfer agent and then perform limited email pre-processing on the email message. The email filter then stores instructions and data such as the results from the email pre-processing into an internet email header added to the email message. The instructions and data placed into the email header may be encrypted for privacy and security. A later email program may extract the instructions and data from the internet email header and continue the email processing. One disclosed application of the multi-stage email processing system is email authentication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 51/212 - Monitoring or handling of messages using filtering or selective blocking
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys
  • H04L 51/04 - Real-time or near real-time messaging, e.g. instant messaging [IM]
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • G06Q 10/107 - Computer-aided management of electronic mailing [e-mailing]
  • H04L 51/00 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
  • H04L 51/48 - Message addressing, e.g. address format or anonymous messages, aliases

4.

System and method for securely performing multiple stage email processing with embedded codes

      
Application Number 16987862
Grant Number 11271883
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-07
First Publication Date 2021-06-24
Grant Date 2022-03-08
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.
  • Hopple, John

Abstract

A system and method for performing email processing at multiple stages along an email delivery chain. A first embodiment uses an email filter to receive information about an email message from a message transfer agent and then perform limited email pre-processing on the email message. The email filter then stores instructions and data such as the results from the email pre-processing into an internet email header added to the email message. The instructions and data placed into the email header may be encrypted for privacy and security. A later email program may extract the instructions and data from the internet email header and continue the email processing. One disclosed application of the multi-stage email processing system is email authentication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04W 12/069 - Authentication using certificates or pre-shared keys
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management
  • H04L 51/00 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
  • H04L 51/04 - Real-time or near real-time messaging, e.g. instant messaging [IM]
  • H04L 51/48 - Message addressing, e.g. address format or anonymous messages, aliases

5.

User interface for email inbox to call attention differently to different classes of email

      
Application Number 16791641
Grant Number 11343215
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-14
First Publication Date 2020-12-17
Grant Date 2022-05-24
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tokuda, Lance Aiji
  • Zager, Robert Philip
  • Shen, Jia
  • Picazo, Jr., Jose Jesus
  • Talbot, Bryan Allen

Abstract

A user interface for email users which calls attention to one or more categories of emails in different ways. In some species, at least three categories are used: branded senders with Truemarks; white list buddies; and fraudulent emails which are either not from the domain they purport to be from or in which the content was tampered. The preferred embodiment authenticates emails from branded senders and displays them with the sender's Truemark. Branded sender emails have their Truemarks displayed in the sender column of a list view in the preferred embodiment. In a preferred embodiment, white list senders have either an icon or other graphic or photo they choose displayed to the left or right of the sender column with their name in the sender column. In a preferred embodiment, fraudulent emails have a fraud icon displayed to the left or right of the sender column with a warning in the sender column. Antiphishing processing is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04L 51/224 - Monitoring or handling of messages providing notification on incoming messages, e.g. pushed notifications of received messages
  • H04L 51/00 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
  • G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
  • G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials

6.

Authentication and confidence marking e-mail messages

      
Application Number 16710984
Grant Number 11641332
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-11
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2023-05-02
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Sachtjen, Scott A.

Abstract

Methods and systems for authenticating and confidence marking e-mail messages are described. One embodiment describes a method of authenticating an e-mail message. This method involves extracting a plurality of e-mail headers associated with the e-mail message, and identifying a sending edge mail transfer agent (MTA). The method then calls for determining if the sending edge MTA is authorized to send the e-mail message.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 51/212 - Monitoring or handling of messages using filtering or selective blocking
  • H04L 51/00 - User-to-user messaging in packet-switching networks, transmitted according to store-and-forward or real-time protocols, e.g. e-mail
  • H04L 9/40 - Network security protocols
  • H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner
  • H04L 41/026 - Exchanging or transporting network management information using the InternetEmbedding network management web servers in network elementsWeb-services-based protocols using e-messaging for transporting management information, e.g. email, instant messaging or chat
  • H04L 65/70 - Media network packetisation

7.

Techniques for integrating external content from advertising services into client applications

      
Application Number 16270307
Grant Number 11416875
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-07
First Publication Date 2019-08-08
Grant Date 2022-08-16
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lindblom, Eric Robert
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.

Abstract

Techniques for integrating advertising content into client applications are presented. Events occurring within client applications are monitored and when a predefined event is encountered and external advertising service is consulted for acquiring external content. The external content is then integrated into one or more portions of presentations associated with the client applications.

IPC Classes  ?

8.

Authenticating and confidence marking e-mail messages

      
Application Number 16132251
Grant Number 10541956
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-14
First Publication Date 2019-05-16
Grant Date 2020-01-21
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor Sachtjen, Scott A.

Abstract

Methods and systems for authenticating and confidence marking e-mail messages are described. One embodiment describes a method of authenticating an e-mail message. This method involves extracting a plurality of e-mail headers associated with the e-mail message, and identifying a sending edge mail transfer agent (MTA). The method then calls for determining if the sending edge MTA is authorized to send the e-mail message.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04L 9/12 - Transmitting and receiving encryption devices synchronised or initially set up in a particular manner
  • H04L 12/24 - Arrangements for maintenance or administration

9.

Miscellaneous Design

      
Serial Number 88111244
Status Registered
Filing Date 2018-09-10
Registration Date 2019-05-07
Owner Iconix, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 35 - Advertising and business services

Goods & Services

Dissemination of advertising for others via the Internet

10.

E-mail message authentication extending standards complaint techniques

      
Application Number 14977505
Grant Number 10277397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-12-21
First Publication Date 2018-07-05
Grant Date 2019-04-30
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.
  • Hociota, Vlad Adrian
  • Lazar, Razvan Vlad
  • Tir, Serban Adrian

Abstract

A system and method for e-mail authentication. The method includes aggregating a plurality of headers associated with an e-mail message and transmitting the aggregated plurality of headers to a validation service. A validation response is then received from the validation service. The e-mail is authenticated based on the validation response.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
  • G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication

11.

System and method for securely performing multiple stage email processing with embedded codes

      
Application Number 15076814
Grant Number 10771418
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-22
First Publication Date 2016-09-22
Grant Date 2020-09-08
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.
  • Hopple, John

Abstract

A system and method for performing email processing at multiple stages along an email delivery chain. A first embodiment uses an email filter to receive information about an email message from a message transfer agent and then perform limited email pre-processing on the email message. The email filter then stores instructions and data such as the results from the email pre-processing into an internet email header added to the email message. The instructions and data placed into the email header may be encrypted for privacy and security. A later email program may extract the instructions and data from the internet email header and continue the email processing. One disclosed application of the multi-stage email processing system is email authentication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04W 12/06 - Authentication
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management

12.

User Interface for email inbox to call attention differently to different classes of email

      
Application Number 14824214
Grant Number 10594645
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-12
First Publication Date 2015-12-17
Grant Date 2020-03-17
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tokuda, Lance Aiji
  • Zager, Robert Philip
  • Shen, Jia
  • Picazo, Jr., Jose Jesus
  • Talbot, Bryan Allen

Abstract

A user interface for email users which calls attention to one or more categories of emails in different ways. In some species, at least three categories are used: branded senders with Trumarks; white list buddies; and fraudulent emails which are either not from the domain they purport to be from or in which the content was tampered. The preferred embodiment authenticates emails from branded senders and displays them with the sender's Truemark. Branded sender emails have their Truemarks displayed in the sender column of a list view in the preferred embodiment. In a preferred embodiment, white list senders have either an icon or other graphic or photo they choose displayed to the left or right of the sender column with their name in the sender column. In a preferred embodiment, fraudulent emails have a fraud icon displayed to the left or right of the sender column with a warning in the sender column. Antiphishing processing is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range

13.

Method and apparatus for trusted branded email

      
Application Number 14092254
Grant Number 09825972
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-11-27
First Publication Date 2015-12-10
Grant Date 2017-11-21
Owner ICONIX, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Seshadri, Harish
  • Ruane, Noel

Abstract

A trusted branded email method and apparatus in one aspect detects branded electronic messages and performs validation before it is sent to a recipient. In another aspect, an electronic messages is branded by embedding branding assets and validation signatures. Algorithms that generate validation signatures are dynamically selected to further strengthen the security aspects. Branding assets are presented to a user using a distinct indicia that represents to the user that the branding assets are secure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 17/30 - Information retrieval; Database structures therefor
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management
  • H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system

14.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ENHANCING SEARCH RESULTS WITH PAYMENT PROCESSING INFORMATION

      
Application Number US2011038355
Publication Number 2011/150340
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-05-27
Publication Date 2011-12-01
Owner ICONIX, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Paxson, Audian H.
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.

Abstract

Methods and systems for enhancing a search results page with payment processing information are described. Consistent with some embodiments of the inventive subject matter, a browser plug-in is invoked to analyze a source document corresponding to a search results page generated by a search engine. The plug-in parses and extracts URLs corresponding with the individual search results, and then compares the URLs with URLs from a list of URLs known to be associated with merchants or marketplaces that support payments from a particular payment processing entity. For those search results that have matching URLs, the portion of the source document corresponding with the search result is modified such that the search result is displayed with some additional text, a graphic, an icon or some other indicia that indicates the search result is associated with a merchant that accepts payments from the particular payment processing entity.

IPC Classes  ?

15.

Techniques for integrating external content from advertising services into client applications

      
Application Number 12905225
Grant Number 10248958
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-10-15
First Publication Date 2011-04-21
Grant Date 2019-04-02
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Lindblom, Eric Robert
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.

Abstract

Techniques for integrating advertising content into client applications are presented. Events occurring within client applications are monitored and when a predefined event is encountered and external advertising service is consulted for acquiring external content. The external content is then integrated into one or more portions of presentations associated with the client applications.

IPC Classes  ?

16.

E-MAIL MESSAGE AUTHENTICATION AND MARKING EXTENDING STANDARDS COMPLAINT TECHNIQUES

      
Application Number US2009002862
Publication Number 2009/137090
Status In Force
Filing Date 2009-05-07
Publication Date 2009-11-12
Owner ICONIX, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sacht Jen, Scott, A.
  • Hociota, Vlad, Adrian
  • Lazar, Razvan, Vlad
  • Tir, Serban, Adrian

Abstract

A system and method for e-mail authentication. The method includes aggregating a plurality of headers associated with an e-mail message and transmitting the aggregated plurality of headers to a validation service. A validation response is then received from the validation service. The e-mail is authenticated based on the validation response.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06Q 50/00 - Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g. utilities or tourism

17.

E-mail message authentication and marking extending standards complaint techniques

      
Application Number 12118547
Grant Number 07801961
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-05-09
First Publication Date 2009-11-12
Grant Date 2010-09-21
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sachtjen, Scott A
  • Hociota, Vlad Adrian
  • Lazar, Razvan Vlad
  • Tir, Serban Adrian

Abstract

A system and method for e-mail authentication. The method includes aggregating a plurality of headers associated with an e-mail message and transmitting the aggregated plurality of headers to a validation service. A validation response is then received from the validation service. The e-mail is authenticated based on the validation response.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • G06F 7/04 - Identity comparison, i.e. for like or unlike values

18.

System and method for securely performing multiple stage email processing with embedded codes

      
Application Number 12052563
Grant Number 09325528
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-03-20
First Publication Date 2009-09-24
Grant Date 2016-04-26
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.
  • Hopple, John

Abstract

A system and method for performing email processing at multiple stages along an email delivery chain. A first embodiment uses an email filter to receive information about an email message from a message transfer agent and then perform limited email pre-processing on the email message. The email filter then stores instructions and data such as the results from the email pre-processing into an internet email header added to the email message. The instructions and data placed into the email header may be encrypted for privacy and security. A later email program may extract the instructions and data from the internet email header and continue the email processing. One disclosed application of the multi-stage email processing system is email authentication.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems
  • H04L 29/06 - Communication control; Communication processing characterised by a protocol
  • G06Q 10/10 - Office automationTime management

19.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING E-MAIL CAMPAIGNS

      
Application Number US2008010818
Publication Number 2009/038721
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-09-17
Publication Date 2009-03-26
Owner ICONIX, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Banjara, Ketan
  • Sachtjen, Scott A.

Abstract

A system and method for identifying email campaigns. A first embodiment uses an email client local to email recipients to report email header back to an email monitor server application. The email analysis server application compares the email header information received from many sources and identifies email messages having substantially similar from addresses, subjects and dates as being part of a single email campaign. In a second embodiment, an email monitor program in a mail server local to email recipients is used to report back email header information.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/173 - Interprocessor communication using an interconnection network, e.g. matrix, shuffle, pyramid, star or snowflake

20.

Method and apparatus for trusted branded email

      
Application Number 12234054
Grant Number 08621217
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-09-19
First Publication Date 2009-01-08
Grant Date 2013-12-31
Owner ICONIX, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Seshadri, Harish
  • Ruane, Noel

Abstract

A trusted branded email method and apparatus in one aspect detects branded electronic messages and performs validation before it is sent to a recipient. In another aspect, an electronic messages is branded by embedding branding assets and validation signatures. Algorithms that generate validation signatures are dynamically selected to further strengthen the security aspects. Branding assets are presented to a user using a distinct indicia that represents to the user that the branding assets are secure.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols

21.

AUTHENTICATING AND CONFIDENCE MARKING E-MAIL MESSAGES

      
Application Number US2008052861
Publication Number 2008/097869
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-02-01
Publication Date 2008-08-14
Owner ICONIX, INC. (USA)
Inventor Sachtjen, Scott, A.

Abstract

Methods and systems for authenticating and confidence marking e-mail messages are described. One embodiment describes a method of authenticating an e-mail message. This method involves extracting (410) a plurality of e-mail headers associated with the e-mail message, and identifying (520) a sending edge mail transfer agent (MTA) (335). The method then calls for determining (530) if the sending edge MTA (335) is authorized to send the e-mail message.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

USER INTERFACE FOR EMAIL INBOX TO CALL ATTENTION DIFFERENTLY TO DIFFERENT CLASSES OF EMAIL

      
Application Number US2006007573
Publication Number 2006/094184
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-03-03
Publication Date 2006-09-08
Owner ICONIX, INC. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tokuda, Lance
  • Zager, Robert
  • Shen, Jia
  • Picazo, Jose
  • Talbot, Bryan

Abstract

A user interface for email users, which calls attention to one or more categories of emails in different ways, is presented. According to one aspect, at least three categories are used: senders associated with graphical marks; white list buddies; and fraudulent emails, which are either not from the domain they purport to be from or for which the email content was tampered with. Another aspect authenticates emails from senders and displays them with a sender's distinctive mark. In still another case, white list senders have either an icon or other graphic or photo that they select displayed to the left or right of the sender column with their name in the sender column. Also, fraudulent emails may have a fraud icon displayed to the left or right of the sender column with a warning in the sender column.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs

23.

User interface for email inbox to call attention differently to different classes of email

      
Application Number 11374696
Grant Number 09137048
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-03-13
First Publication Date 2006-09-07
Grant Date 2015-09-15
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tokuda, Lance Aiji
  • Zager, Robert Philip
  • Shen, Jia
  • Picazo, Jr., Jose Jesus
  • Talbot, Bryan Allen

Abstract

A user interface for email users which calls attention to one or more categories of emails in different ways. In some species, at least three categories are used: branded senders with Trumarks; white list buddies; and fraudulent emails which are either not from the domain they purport to be from or in which the content was tampered. The preferred embodiment authenticates emails from branded senders and displays them with the sender's Truemark. Branded sender emails have their Truemarks displayed in the sender column of a list view in the preferred embodiment. In a preferred embodiment, white list senders have either an icon or other graphic or photo they choose displayed to the left or right of the sender column with their name in the sender column. In a preferred embodiment, fraudulent emails have a fraud icon displayed to the left or right of the sender column with a warning in the sender column. Antiphishing processing is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs
  • H04L 12/58 - Message switching systems

24.

User interface for email inbox to call attention differently to different classes of email

      
Application Number 11072791
Grant Number 08073910
Status In Force
Filing Date 2005-03-03
First Publication Date 2006-09-07
Grant Date 2011-12-06
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Tokuda, Lance Aiji
  • Zager, Robert Philip
  • Shen, Jia
  • Picazo, Jr., Jose Jesus
  • Talbot, Bryan Allen

Abstract

A user interface for email users which calls attention to one or more categories of emails in different ways. In some species, at least three categories are used: branded senders with Trumarks; white list buddies; and fraudulent emails which are either not from the domain they purport to be from or in which the content was tampered. The preferred embodiment authenticates emails from branded senders and displays them with the sender's Truemark. Branded sender emails have their Truemarks displayed in the sender column of a list view in the preferred embodiment. In a preferred embodiment, white list senders have either an icon or other graphic or photo they choose displayed to the left or right of the sender column with their name in the sender column. In a preferred embodiment, fraudulent emails have a fraud icon displayed to the left or right of the sender column with a warning in the sender column. Antiphishing processing is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 15/16 - Combinations of two or more digital computers each having at least an arithmetic unit, a program unit and a register, e.g. for a simultaneous processing of several programs

25.

Techniques for to defeat phishing

      
Application Number 10935639
Grant Number 07422115
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-09-07
First Publication Date 2006-04-06
Grant Date 2008-09-09
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zager, Robert Philip
  • Ames, William
  • Picazo, Jr., Jose Jesus
  • Vempaty, Nageshwara Rao
  • Duvvoori, Vikram
  • Trytten, Chris David

Abstract

A protocol for protected email transmission using micropayments and a segregated inbox in which protected emails are displayed. The protocol also involves authentication of the sender to defeat phishers and an opt out protocol which can be used to block protected emails from sources from which the user no longer wishes to receive emails even if the source has made a micropayment. Branded email is also taught wherein a sender of protected emails can pay extra to have a miniature version of its brand logo or trademark displayed with its email in the segregated inbox. A white list is maintained on the protected email server (along with the opt out black list) so that recipients can designat specific senders who may send email to that recipient without paying a micropayment and still have the protected email displayed in the segregated inbox.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/00 - Interconnection of, or transfer of information or other signals between, memories, input/output devices or central processing units

26.

Techniques for displaying emails listed in an email inbox

      
Application Number 10935260
Grant Number 07413085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2004-09-07
First Publication Date 2006-03-09
Grant Date 2008-08-19
Owner Iconix, Inc. (USA)
Inventor
  • Zager, Robert Philip
  • Ames, William
  • Picazo, Jr., Jose Jesus
  • Vempaty, Nageshwara Rao
  • Duvvoori, Vikram
  • Trytten, Chris David

Abstract

A protocol for protected email transmission using micropayments and a segregated inbox in which protected emails are displayed. The protocol also involves authentication of the sender to defeat phishers and an opt out protocol which can be used to block protected emails from sources from which the user no longer wishes to receive emails even if the source has made a micropayment. Branded email is also taught wherein a sender of protected emails can pay extra to have a miniature version of its brand logo or trademark displayed with its email in the segregated inbox. A white list is maintained on the protected email server (along with the opt out black list) so that recipients can designate specific senders who may send email to that recipient without paying a micropayment and still have the protected email displayed in the segregated inbox.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/00 - Interconnection of, or transfer of information or other signals between, memories, input/output devices or central processing units

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TRUEMARK

      
Serial Number 78640287
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-05-31
Registration Date 2006-09-12
Owner Iconix, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 35 - Advertising and business services

Goods & Services

Dissemination of advertising of others via the Internet

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ICONIX

      
Serial Number 78640252
Status Registered
Filing Date 2005-05-31
Registration Date 2006-10-24
Owner Iconix, Inc. ()
NICE Classes  ? 35 - Advertising and business services

Goods & Services

Dissemination of advertising for others via the Internet