Patents by Inventor Andrew Beane
Andrew Beane has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11935138Abstract: A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device such as a mobile phone is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes electrical connectors and an inspection area with an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a transparent plate and at least one camera in order to perform a visual analysis and an electrical analysis of the electronic device for determination of a value of the electronic device. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor and a display for user interaction.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: ecoATM, Inc.Inventors: Mark Vincent Bowles, Thomas L. Tullie, John Andrew Beane, Jeff Ploetner, John Miller, Neil Vesco
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Publication number: 20240005289Abstract: Wireless-enabled kiosk systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with mobile phones and other electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for wirelessly connecting a consumer-operated kiosk with an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using a wireless link to identify a device, evaluate a device, resolve device issues to enable purchase of the device, locate a device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: John Silva, Jeffrey Ploetner, Mark Vincent Bowles, John Andrew Beane, Michael Librizzi, Randal Erman
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Publication number: 20230367970Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing systems and techniques for indicating an emotional and/or environmental state of a user in a digital messaging application. A computing device can determine an emotional and/or environmental state of a first user responsive to reading or responding to a message and can convey the determined emotional and/or environmental state to a second computing device, to be transiently presented by the second computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicant: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Jeremy PHILLIPS, Andrew BEANE
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Patent number: 11734654Abstract: Wireless-enabled kiosk systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with mobile phones and other electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for wirelessly connecting a consumer-operated kiosk with an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using a wireless link to identify a device, evaluate a device, resolve device issues to enable purchase of the device, locate a device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: ecoATM, LLCInventors: John Silva, Jeffrey Ploetner, Mark Vincent Bowles, John Andrew Beane, Michael Librizzi, Randal Erman
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Patent number: 11714969Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing systems and techniques for indicating an emotional and/or environmental state of a user in a digital messaging application. A computing device can determine an emotional and/or environmental state of a first user responsive to reading or responding to a message and can convey the determined emotional and/or environmental state to a second computing device, to be transiently presented by the second computing device.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2022Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Inventors: Jeremy Phillips, Andrew Beane
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Publication number: 20230100849Abstract: Systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with consumer electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for identifying and evaluating an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a self-service evaluation apparatus and a cashier terminal that identifies and evaluates a device and that facilitates purchase and recycling of the device. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Mark Vincent Bowles, Michael Librizzi, Jeffrey Ploetner, John Andrew Beane, Eric Rosser
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Publication number: 20220292464Abstract: Wireless-enabled kiosk systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with mobile phones and other electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for wirelessly connecting a consumer-operated kiosk with an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using a wireless link to identify a device, evaluate a device, resolve device issues to enable purchase of the device, locate a device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: John Silva, Jeffrey Ploetner, Mark Vincent Bowles, John Andrew Beane, Michael Librizzi, Randal Erman
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Patent number: 11436570Abstract: Systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with consumer electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for identifying and evaluating an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a self-service evaluation apparatus and a cashier terminal that identifies and evaluates a device and that facilitates purchase and recycling of the device. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: ecoATM, LLCInventors: Mark Vincent Bowles, Michael Librizzi, Jeffrey Ploetner, John Andrew Beane, Eric Rosser
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Publication number: 20220215176Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing systems and techniques for indicating an emotional and/or environmental state of a user in a digital messaging application. A computing device can determine an emotional and/or environmental state of a first user responsive to reading or responding to a message and can convey the determined emotional and/or environmental state to a second computing device, to be transiently presented by the second computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Jeremy PHILLIPS, Andrew BEANE
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Patent number: 11314943Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing systems and techniques for indicating an emotional and/or environmental state of a user in a digital messaging application. A computing device can determine an emotional and/or environmental state of a first user responsive to reading or responding to a message and can convey the determined emotional and/or environmental state to a second computing device, to be transiently presented by the second computing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2020Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Jeremy Phillips, Andrew Beane
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Publication number: 20220027879Abstract: A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device such as a mobile phone is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes electrical connectors and an inspection area with an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a transparent plate and at least one camera in order to perform a visual analysis and an electrical analysis of the electronic device for determination of a value of the electronic device. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor and a display for user interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Mark Vincent Bowles, Thomas L. Tullie, John Andrew Beane, Jeff Ploetner, John Miller, Neil Vesco
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Patent number: 11126973Abstract: Wireless-enabled kiosk systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with mobile phones and other electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for wirelessly connecting a consumer-operated kiosk with an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using a wireless link to identify a device, evaluate a device, resolve device issues to enable purchase of the device, locate a device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2019Date of Patent: September 21, 2021Assignee: ecoATM, LLCInventors: John Silva, Jeffrey Ploetner, Mark Vincent Bowles, John Andrew Beane, Michael Librizzi, Randal Erman
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Publication number: 20210174312Abstract: Hardware and software application systems and associated methods for obtaining information from, evaluating, and pricing mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, and/or other electronic devices for recycling and/or other processing are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods associated with an electronic evaluator device that facilitates processing (e.g., purchasing at a consumer-operated kiosk) a target device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using an app on the evaluator device to obtain information from the target device, identify the target device, evaluate the target device, price the target device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Mark Vincent Bowles, Randal Erman, John Andrew Beane
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Patent number: 11010841Abstract: A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device such as a mobile phone is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes electrical connectors and an inspection area with an upper chamber, a lower chamber, a transparent plate and at least one camera in order to perform a visual analysis and an electrical analysis of the electronic device for determination of a value of the electronic device. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor and a display for user interaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: ecoATM, LLCInventors: Mark Vincent Bowles, Thomas L. Tullie, John Andrew Beane, Jeff Ploetner, John Miller, Neil Vesco
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Patent number: 10860990Abstract: Hardware and software application systems and associated methods for obtaining information from, evaluating, and pricing mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, and/or other electronic devices for recycling and/or other processing are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods associated with an electronic evaluator device that facilitates processing (e.g., purchasing at a consumer-operated kiosk) a target device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using an app on the evaluator device to obtain information from the target device, identify the target device, evaluate the target device, price the target device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2015Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: ecoATM, LLCInventors: Mark Vincent Bowles, Randal Erman, John Andrew Beane
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Publication number: 20200372221Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing systems and techniques for indicating an emotional and/or environmental state of a user in a digital messaging application. A computing device can determine an emotional and/or environmental state of a first user responsive to reading or responding to a message and can convey the determined emotional and/or environmental state to a second computing device, to be transiently presented by the second computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Jeremy PHILLIPS, Andrew BEANE
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Patent number: 10776584Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing systems and techniques for indicating an emotional and/or environmental state of a user in a digital messaging application. A computing device can determine an emotional and/or environmental state of a first user responsive to reading or responding to a message and can convey the determined emotional and/or environmental state to a second computing device, to be transiently presented by the second computing device.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: September 15, 2020Assignee: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Jeremy Phillips, Andrew Beane
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Publication number: 20200151678Abstract: Wireless-enabled kiosk systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with mobile phones and other electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for wirelessly connecting a consumer-operated kiosk with an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using a wireless link to identify a device, evaluate a device, resolve device issues to enable purchase of the device, locate a device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: John Silva, Jeffrey Ploetner, Mark Vincent Bowles, John Andrew Beane, Michael Librizzi, Randal Erman
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Publication number: 20200151677Abstract: Systems and associated methods for recycling and performing other processes with consumer electronic devices are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods for identifying and evaluating an electronic device to facilitate processing (e.g., purchasing) the device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes a self-service evaluation apparatus and a cashier terminal that identifies and evaluates a device and that facilitates purchase and recycling of the device. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Mark Vincent Bowles, Michael Librizzi, Jeffrey Ploetner, John Andrew Beane, Eric Rosser
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Publication number: 20200110804Abstract: The present disclosure provides computing systems and techniques for indicating an emotional and/or environmental state of a user in a digital messaging application. A computing device can determine an emotional and/or environmental state of a first user responsive to reading or responding to a message and can convey the determined emotional and/or environmental state to a second computing device, to be transiently presented by the second computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2019Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Capital One Services, LLCInventors: Jeremy PHILLIPS, Andrew BEANE