Patents Assigned to CASHSTAR INC.
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Patent number: 11875329Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a method includes attributing a value to a pre-paid payment instrument, determining an expiration time associated with the pre-paid payment instrument, and automatically return an un-used portion of value associated with the pre-paid payment instrument at the expiration time to the purchaser.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: CASHSTAR, INC.Inventor: Steven R. Boal
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Patent number: 11348078Abstract: A method for allowing a purchaser to purchase an electronic gift includes providing code to a merchant that, when selected opens an overlay on the merchant's website, with the code being selected in association with at least one item available for sale on the website. The purchaser provides recipient and billing information using a device accessing he overlay. A service provider receives payment, in an amount at least equal to a purchase price of the item, and obtains an electronic gift card having at least a unique gift card number and a balance at least equal to the purchase price of the item. After the electronic gift card has been obtained, the service provider electronically notifies the recipient that the electronic gift has been purchased by the purchaser. The notification is viewable by the recipient and includes at least an identification of the item.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: CASHSTAR INC.Inventors: Daniel P. Gardner, Gerard R. Gilbert, Shaun D. White, Benjamin H. Kaplan
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Patent number: 11228862Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) has dynamically changing user-selectable graphical tiles that automatically reorder in closest-to-farthest order based on a real-time location of an electronic computing device having a location tracking device. Physical entities near the device are displayed on the GUI. As the location of the device changes, the list dynamically changes in real time by reordering display of the tiles on the GUI so that a closest of the physical entities is displayed topmost. A points balance associated with a user of the electronic computing device is displayed. A window is displayed in response to triggering events. The user can select one of the tiles, or the device can come within a minimum threshold distance. In response to a selection or user input, an exchange value is received from an external computer server corresponding to a number of points. An electronic transaction is facilitated using the exchanged points.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: CASHSTAR, INC.Inventors: David D. Stone, Phelps A. Peeler
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Patent number: 11210729Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method for administering a virtual gift card, the method comprising acts of receiving a request from a server of a retailer, providing, in response to the request, an interface to a terminal operated by a purchaser, the interface comprising fields for receiving a value and a recipient for the virtual gift card, receiving from the terminal, in response to input from the purchaser, the value and the recipient for the virtual gift card, generating a code for the virtual gift card, and sending a message to the recipient of the virtual gift card, the message including the code for the virtual gift card.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: CASHSTAR, INC.Inventors: David D. Stone, Glenn Snyder, Phelps Peeler
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Patent number: 10937015Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a method includes attributing a value to a pre-paid payment instrument, determining an expiration time associated with the pre-paid payment instrument, and automatically return an un-used portion of value associated with the pre-paid payment instrument at the expiration time to the purchaser.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: CASHSTAR, INC.Inventor: Steven R. Boal
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Patent number: 10692060Abstract: A method for allowing a purchaser to purchase an electronic gift includes providing code to a merchant that, when selected opens an overlay on the merchant's website, with the code being selected in association with at least one item available for sale on the website. The purchaser provides recipient and billing information using a device accessing he overlay. A service provider receives payment, in an amount at least equal to a purchase price of the item, and obtains an electronic gift card having at least a unique gift card number and a balance at least equal to the purchase price of the item. After the electronic gift card has been obtained, the service provider electronically notifies the recipient that the electronic gift has been purchased by the purchaser. The notification is viewable by the recipient and includes at least an identification of the item.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: CASHSTAR, INC.Inventors: Daniel P. Gardner, Gerard R. Gilbert, Shaun D. White, Benjamin H. Kaplan
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Patent number: 10664823Abstract: A method is disclosed for storing an electronic gift card (eGC) on a portable electronic device. The method includes: receiving a request for a web page hosted by a prepaid instrument provider server, the request including a uniform resource locator (URL) associated with a selected eGC stored on the server; associating with the selected eGC a unique identification code and a URL link to the selected eGC; sending the web page with a user-interface control that, when selected, causes the selected eGC to be added to an electronic passbook on the portable electronic device; responsive to selection of the user-interface control, receiving the unique identification code associated with the selected eGC; responsive to receiving the unique identification code, creating an electronic passbook file for the selected eGC; and, communicating the electronic passbook file for adding as a representation of the selected eGC to the electronic passbook.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: CashStar, Inc.Inventors: Richardson Charles White, David D. Stone
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Patent number: 9754314Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method for administering a virtual gift card, the method comprising acts of receiving a request from a server of a retailer, providing, in response to the request, an interface to a terminal operated by a purchaser, the interface comprising fields for receiving a value and a recipient for the virtual gift card, receiving from the terminal, in response to input from the purchaser, the value and the recipient for the virtual gift card, generating a code for the virtual gift card, and sending a message to the recipient of the virtual gift card, the message including the code for the virtual gift card.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: CashStar, Inc.Inventors: David D. Stone, Glenn Snyder, Phelps Peeler
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Patent number: 9741072Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method for administering a virtual gift card, the method comprising acts of receiving a request from a server of a retailer, providing, in response to the request, an interface to a terminal operated by a purchaser, the interface comprising fields for receiving a value and a recipient for the virtual gift card, receiving from the terminal, in response to input from the purchaser, the value and the recipient for the virtual gift card, generating a code for the virtual gift card, and sending a message to the recipient of the virtual gift card, the message including the code for the virtual gift card.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: August 22, 2017Assignee: CashStar, Inc.Inventors: David D. Stone, Glenn Snyder, Phelps Peeler
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Patent number: 8874481Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a method includes attributing a value to a pre-paid payment instrument, determining an expiration time associated with the pre-paid payment instrument, and automatically return an un-used portion of value associated with the pre-paid payment instrument at the expiration time to the purchaser.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 28, 2014Assignee: CashStar, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Boal
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Publication number: 20140058929Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a method includes attributing a value to a pre-paid payment instrument, determining an expiration time associated with the pre-paid payment instrument, and automatically return an un-used portion of value associated with the pre-paid payment instrument at the expiration time to the purchaser.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2013Publication date: February 27, 2014Applicant: CashStar, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Boal
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Patent number: 8589296Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a method includes attributing a value to a pre-paid payment instrument, determining an expiration time associated with the pre-paid payment instrument, and automatically return an un-used portion of value associated with the pre-paid payment instrument at the expiration time to the purchaser.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: CashStar, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Boal
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Publication number: 20130304559Abstract: Systems, methods, devices and computer program products are disclosed for conducting transactions using a portable electronic device. A method of executing a software application on a portable electronic device includes: determining, via the portable electronic device, a location of the device; displaying, via the portable electronic device's display, a plurality of merchants within a predetermined proximity of the device's location; receiving, via a user input device, a selection corresponding to at least one of the merchants; displaying, via the display device, a balance of virtual rewards points available for redemption by the user of the device; displaying, via the display device, an exchange value of the virtual rewards points for making a purchase associated with the selected merchant; and, responsive to a purchase request received via the user input device, authorizing deduction of the exchange value from the balance of the virtual rewards points and providing confirmation of the purchase.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2012Publication date: November 14, 2013Applicant: CashStar, Inc.Inventors: David D. Stone, Phelps A. Peeler
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Publication number: 20130254063Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method for administering a virtual gift card, the method comprising acts of receiving a request from a server of a retailer, providing, in response to the request, an interface to a terminal operated by a purchaser, the interface comprising fields for receiving a value and a recipient for the virtual gift card, receiving from the terminal, in response to input from the purchaser, the value and the recipient for the virtual gift card, generating a code for the virtual gift card, and sending a message to the recipient of the virtual gift card, the message including the code for the virtual gift card.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: CashStar, Inc.Inventors: David D. Stone, Glenn Snyder, Phelps Peeler
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Publication number: 20130254064Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method for administering a virtual gift card, the method comprising acts of receiving a request from a server of a retailer, providing, in response to the request, an interface to a terminal operated by a purchaser, the interface comprising fields for receiving a value and a recipient for the virtual gift card, receiving from the terminal, in response to input from the purchaser, the value and the recipient for the virtual gift card, generating a code for the virtual gift card, and sending a message to the recipient of the virtual gift card, the message including the code for the virtual gift card.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: CashStar, Inc.Inventors: David D. Stone, Glenn Snyder, Phelps Peeler
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Publication number: 20130198068Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a method includes attributing a value to a pre-paid payment instrument, determining an expiration time associated with the pre-paid payment instrument, and automatically return an un-used portion of value associated with the pre-paid payment instrument at the expiration time to the purchaser.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 1, 2013Applicant: CashStar, Inc.Inventor: CashStar, Inc.
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Patent number: 8452705Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a method includes attributing a value to a pre-paid payment instrument, determining an expiration time associated with the pre-paid payment instrument, and automatically return an un-used portion of value associated with the pre-paid payment instrument at the expiration time to the purchaser.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2007Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: CashStar, Inc.Inventor: Steven R. Boal
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Patent number: 8442866Abstract: According to one aspect, embodiments of the invention provide a method for administering a virtual gift card, the method comprising acts of receiving a request from a server of a retailer, providing, in response to the request, an interface to a terminal operated by a purchaser, the interface comprising fields for receiving a value and a recipient for the virtual gift card, receiving from the terminal, in response to input from the purchaser, the value and the recipient for the virtual gift card, generating a code for the virtual gift card, and sending a message to the recipient of the virtual gift card, the message including the code for the virtual gift card.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: CashStar, Inc.Inventors: David D. Stone, Glenn Snyder, Phelps Peeler
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Publication number: 20090138396Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which a method includes attributing a value to a pre-paid payment instrument, determining an expiration time associated with the pre-paid payment instrument, and automatically return an un-used portion of value associated with the pre-paid payment instrument at the expiration time to the purchaser.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2007Publication date: May 28, 2009Applicant: CASHSTAR INC.Inventor: Steven R. Boal