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Mountain View, CA, United States of America

Niels Provos

This inventor holds 17 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application and 3 EPO patents, primarily in Malware Detection. Top assignee: Google Inc.. Active years: 2008-2020.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Niels Provos. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/niels-provos

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 17 

% Patents Active = 82.4

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.7

ph-index = 10

Forward Citations = 512(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal17 out of 33,987 
 
Google Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2008-2020

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Areas of Expertise:
Malware Detection
Network Analysis
Software Management
Content Verification
Behavior Analysis
Web Caching
Communications Fraud
Pirated Applications
Scumware Sites
Intrusive Software
Landing Page Detection
Feature Classification
17 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 10673892 - Detection of malware features in a content item (2020-06-02),
2. 10257208 - Method and system for using a network analysis system to verify content on a website (2019-04-09),
3. 9563776 - Intrusive software management (2017-02-07),
4. 9215245 - Exploration system and method for analyzing behavior of binary executable programs (2015-12-15),
5. 9009834 - System policy violation detection (2015-04-14),
6. 8875303 - Detecting pirated applications (2014-10-28),
7. 8788475 - System and method of accessing a document efficiently through multi-tier web caching (2014-07-22),
8. 8762280 - Method and system for using a network analysis system to verify content on a website (2014-06-24),
9. 8615802 - Systems and methods for detecting potential communications fraud (2013-12-24),
10. 8528084 - Systems and methods for detecting potential communications fraud (2013-09-03),
11. 8515896 - Intrusive software management (2013-08-20),
12. 8275790 - System and method of accessing a document efficiently through multi-tier web caching (2012-09-25),
13. 8126866 - Identification of possible scumware sites by a search engine (2012-02-28),
14. 8056128 - Systems and methods for detecting potential communications fraud (2011-11-08),
15. 8019700 - Detecting an intrusive landing page (2011-09-13),

Title: Niels Provos: Innovator in Cybersecurity

Introduction

Niels Provos is a prominent inventor based in Mountain View, CA (US), known for his significant contributions to cybersecurity. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Provos has made a lasting impact in the field of technology and online safety.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is a method for detecting malware features in a content item. This innovation identifies intrusion features of a landing page associated with sponsored content. A feature score for the landing page is generated based on these identified intrusion features. If the feature score exceeds a certain threshold, the landing page can be classified as a candidate for further action. This allows for the suspension of a sponsor account or the associated sponsored content. Another notable patent is a method and system for using a network analysis system to verify content on a website. This system identifies a document, such as a website, and accesses it over a network to obtain information. An automated process then determines whether the document conforms to predetermined rules governing content usage.

Career Highlights

Niels Provos has had a distinguished career, primarily working with Google Inc. His work has focused on enhancing online security and ensuring safe browsing experiences for users.

Collaborations

Some of his notable coworkers include Fritz Schneider and Eric L. Davis, who have collaborated with him on various projects and innovations.

Conclusion

Niels Provos continues to be a key figure in the realm of cybersecurity, with his inventions paving the way for safer online environments. His contributions are invaluable in the ongoing battle against cyber threats.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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