Patents Assigned to Bank One, Delaware, National Association
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Publication number: 20090271853Abstract: The systems and methods of the invention provide a technique for authenticating a finance related transaction. The method may include providing a token which contains a token counter, the token counter periodically advancing to generate a changing token value, the token counter being synchronized to a base counter that generates an authenticating value; transforming the token value into a token output sequence using logic; and outputting at least part of the token output sequence to an authenticating authority, the authenticating authority having access to the authenticating value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: October 29, 2009Applicant: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventor: Glenn Cobourm EVERHART
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Publication number: 20090265275Abstract: The systems and methods of the invention provide a technique for authenticating a finance related transaction. The method may include providing a token which contains a token counter, the token counter periodically advancing to generate a changing token value, the token counter being synchronized to a base counter that generates an authenticating value; transforming the token value into a token output sequence using logic; and outputting at least part of the token output sequence to an authenticating authority, the authenticating authority having access to the authenticating value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: October 22, 2009Applicant: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventor: Glenn Cobourm EVERHART
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Publication number: 20060259364Abstract: A system and method for providing promotional rewards is provided. First, a promotional reward is communicated to a customer. The promotional reward offer comprises a promotional reward associated with one or more promotional reward-earning behaviors and a promotional time frame. The offer may specify a customer population, and the customer may be enrolled in the promotional reward program if the customer is determined to be in the population. The customer is credited a promotional reward if the customer accomplishes the promotional reward-earning behavior(s) within the promotional time frame. The customer may also be enrolled in a base reward program. The promotional rewards and base rewards may be accumulated in a customer account. A system for implementing a promotional rewards program is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2006Publication date: November 16, 2006Applicant: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventors: Bradley Strock, Eugene Glavin, Lynn Hooper, Beth Bressler
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Patent number: 7086586Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for a card payment instrument providing that a share of program profits above a pre-designated level is returned to participating consumers at pre-designated intervals such as annually. Customers respond to an offer to participate in the mutual benefit program. After admission to the program, the card issuer tracks the performance according to the desired financial metric for the participating cardholders. At certain intervals, such as yearly, the card issuer reports out the financial performance for the period. If the financial performance exceeded the pre-designated threshold performance, then returns are distributed to participating cardholders according to a share methodology. The share methodology can provide that returns are allocated among participating cardholders according to various criteria, such as based on spending volume, finance charges, and so forth.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2004Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventor: Kevin Sullivan
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Patent number: 6892187Abstract: A method of issuing a purchase card is provided. The method includes the steps of presenting a purchaser with the opportunity to buy the purchase card, determining whether the purchaser has sufficient funds to pay for the purchase card, creating a purchase card account for a recipient designated by the purchaser, and issuing the purchase card. The purchase card may also be issued in connection with another credit card, for example as a rebate for purchases on the credit card. The purchase card may also be converted to a credit card.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2003Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventors: Gregory Joseph Phillips, Rebecca Deporte, Jeffery A. Norwine, Penny B. Joines
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Patent number: 6882984Abstract: An apparatus and methods for a card that allows a cardholder to set up auto-charge payment of dues and fees to a series of clubs, merchants or service providers. The card also may be used for other transactions that accept credit cards. The apparatus includes a database containing information of the associated clubs, merchants and service providers, so that applicants and cardholders can easily configure auto-charging for multiple business concerns in one sitting. The apparatus may process auto-charge transactions in an automated fashion without requiring a cardholder to submit payment authorization or the business concern to submit a charge for each payment. Inconvenience and administrative costs to the cardholder and the business concern are reduced. The system and method provide a competitive advantage to the associated business concerns to secure the initial account and then to maintain it.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 1999Date of Patent: April 19, 2005Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventors: Kevin Boyle, Marty Maistre
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Patent number: 6867789Abstract: An automated method for generating Graphical User Interfaces (GUI's) is illustrated in the context of a system for processing financial applications. In one embodiment, the GUI generator converts domain data representing over one thousand application types into an equal number of corresponding user screens. The interface may also be bi-directional, operating on user inputs to validate data or check for double keying.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2000Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventors: Brian J. Allen, Bruce A. Buroker, John P. Flood, Scott A. Gentz, Gina M. Lidman, William J. Teichman
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Publication number: 20040243641Abstract: An automated method for generating Graphical User Interfaces (GUI's) is illustrated in the context of a system for processing financial applications. In one embodiment, the GUI generator converts domain data representing over one thousand application types into an equal number of corresponding user screens. The interface may also be bidirectional, operating on user inputs to validate data or check for double keying.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventors: Brian J. Allen, Bruce A. Buroker, John P. Flood, Scott A. Gentz, Gina M. Lidman, William J. Teichman
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Publication number: 20040064412Abstract: A method of issuing a purchase card is provided. The method includes the steps of presenting a purchaser with the opportunity to buy the purchase card, determining whether the purchaser has sufficient funds to pay for the purchase card, creating a purchase card account for a recipient designated by the purchaser, and issuing the purchase card. The purchase card may also be issued in connection with another credit card, for example as a rebate for purchases on the credit card. The purchase card may also be converted to a credit card.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventors: Gregory Joseph Phillips, Rebecca Deporte, Jeffery A. Norwine, Penny B. Joines
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Publication number: 20030195849Abstract: A method of issuing a purchase card is provided. The method includes the steps of presenting a purchaser with the opportunity to buy the purchase card, determining whether the purchaser has sufficient funds to pay for the purchase card, creating a purchase card account for a recipient designated by the purchaser, and issuing the purchase card. The purchase card may also be issued in connection with another credit card, for example as a rebate for purchases on the credit card. The purchase card may also be converted to a credit card.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2003Publication date: October 16, 2003Applicant: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventors: Gregory Joseph Phillips, Rebecca Deporte, Jeffery A. Norwine, Penny B. Joines
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Patent number: 6631849Abstract: A selectable, multi-purpose card comprising a plurality of features stored in memory means operatively mounted on the card and selection means for allowing a user to select a feature in a few simple steps, preferably in a single step. In one embodiment the card includes a plurality of magnetic strips positioned on the card in a manner to allow swiping each magnetic strip separately using conventional reading devices. Each magnetic strip activates a different feature of the card. In another embodiment the card includes a programmable magnetic strip, a plurality of features stored in memory means mounted on the card, a plurality of buttons or contacts, and means for programming the magnetic strip with a different card feature. The card may also include a thin, flexible display.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2000Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventor: George Blossom
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Patent number: 6615189Abstract: A method of issuing a purchase card is provided. The method includes the steps of presenting a purchaser with the opportunity to buy the purchase card, determining whether the purchaser has sufficient funds to pay for the purchase card, creating a purchase card account for a recipient designated by the purchaser, and issuing the purchase card. The purchase card may also be issued in connection with another credit card, for example as a rebate for purchases on the credit card. The purchase card may also be converted to a credit card.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1998Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventors: Gregory Joseph Phillips, Rebecca Deporte, Jeffery A. Norwine, Penny B. Joines
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Patent number: 6615190Abstract: A method and system for issuing a sponsor funded stored value card. A sponsor company funds an account associated with the stored value card. The stored value card is issued to a cardholder, who can withdraw funds from the account, but cannot deposit additional funds in the account. A sponsor funded stored value card may reduce expenses and difficulties associated with written checks.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2000Date of Patent: September 2, 2003Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventor: Kim Michele Slater
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Patent number: D493195Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2000Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: Bank One, Delaware, National AssociationInventor: Catherine Creighton