This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Verdasys, Inc.. Active years: 2008-2011.
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Years Active: 2008-2011
Title: Innovations by Keith A MacDonald
Introduction
Keith A MacDonald is an accomplished inventor based in Watertown, MA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of digital asset management, holding a total of 3 patents. His work focuses on enhancing accountability and control over digital assets, which is increasingly important in today's data-driven world.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Digital asset usage accountability via event journaling." This innovative technique establishes a perimeter of accountability for the usage of digital assets, such as data files. The accountability model not only tracks authorized users' access to files but also monitors the transfer of these files to removable storage media or through network connections, which may indicate potential abuse of access. An autonomous independent agent process runs in the background of a client operating system kernel, interrupting requests for access to resources. This agent process senses low-level system events, filters and aggregates them, and reports to a journaling server. The server analyzes sequences of low-level events to detect significant occurrences, such as 'FileEdit' and network file transfers.
Another notable patent is "Managed distribution of digital assets." This technique establishes usage control over digital assets, similar to his previous patent. The system model tracks authorized users' access to files and monitors their transfer to removable storage media or through network connections. An independent agent process operates in the background, sensing low-level system events and filtering them. A policy engine analyzes these events to determine when policy violations occur.
Career Highlights
Keith A MacDonald is currently employed at Verdasys, Inc., where he continues to innovate in the field of digital asset management. His work has been instrumental in developing systems that enhance security and accountability for digital assets.
Collaborations
Some of his notable coworkers include Nicholas Stamos and Seth N Birnbaum, who have collaborated with him on various projects at Verdasys, Inc.
Conclusion
Keith A MacDonald is a prominent inventor whose work in digital asset management has led to significant advancements in accountability and control. His patents reflect a deep understanding of the challenges faced in managing digital assets in today's technology landscape.