Location History:
- Toronto, CA (1996 - 2000)
- Scarborough, CA (1998 - 2001)
Company Filing History:
5 out of 12 
1 out of 2,546 
Years Active: 1996-2001
Title: Colin Soutar: Innovator in Secure Key Management and Optical Processing
Introduction
Colin Soutar is a notable inventor based in Toronto, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the fields of secure key management and optical processing. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Soutar's work reflects a commitment to advancing technology and enhancing security measures.
Latest Patents
One of Soutar's latest inventions is a method for secure key management using a biometric. This invention describes a secure method for consistently reproducing a digital key using a biometric, such as a fingerprint. The digital key is linked to the biometric only through a secure block of data, known as the protected filter. The key cannot be released from the protected filter other than via the interaction with the correct biometric image. Once generated, the digital key may be used in a system as an encryption/decryption key or as a personal identification number (PIN).
Another significant patent is a method and apparatus for improved spatial light modulation. This invention describes a method and apparatus for modulating a light beam in an optical processing system. Preferably, an electrically-controlled polarizer unit and/or an analyzer unit are utilized in combination with a spatial light modulator and a controller. The spatial light modulator comprises a pixelated birefringent medium such as a liquid crystal video display. The combination of the electrically controlled polarizer unit and analyzer unit makes it simple and fast to reconfigure the modulation described by the Jones matrix of the spatial light modulator. A particular optical processing objective is provided to the controller, which performs calculations and supplies control signals to the polarizer unit, the analyzer unit, and the spatial light modulator in order to obtain the optical processing objective.
Career Highlights
Colin Soutar has worked with several companies throughout his career, including Mytec Technologies Inc. and the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). His experience in these organizations has allowed him to develop and refine his innovative ideas.
Collaborations
Soutar has collaborated with notable individuals in his field, including George J. Tomko and Gregory J. Schmidt. These collaborations have contributed to the advancement of his inventions and the successful implementation of his ideas.
Conclusion
Colin Soutar's contributions to secure key management and optical processing demonstrate