Patents by Inventor Brian Joseph Niedermeyer

Brian Joseph Niedermeyer 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).

  • Patent number: 9218515
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe devices, methods, computer-readable media and system configurations for communicating and utilizing data received in radio frequency identification (“RFID”) signals to perform various actions. For example, a query signal may be transmitted to a plurality of RFID tags associated with a plurality of objects. A plurality of reply signals may be received from the plurality of RFID tags. Various actions may be performed based on one or more of the reply signals. In various embodiments, an RFID query device may include components such as a camera to capture image data and/or a global positioning system (“GPS”) component. Data from one or more of these components may be used in conjunction with received RFID data to perform various actions. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Niedermeyer, Terrence Patrick Niedermeyer
  • Publication number: 20120224076
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe devices, methods, computer-readable media and system configurations for communicating and utilizing data received in radio frequency identification (“RFID”) signals to perform various actions. For example, a query signal may be transmitted to a plurality of RFID tags associated with a plurality of objects. A plurality of reply signals may be received from the plurality of RFID tags. Various actions may be performed based on one or more of the reply signals. In various embodiments, an RFID query device may include components such as a camera to capture image data and/or a global positioning system (“GPS”) component. Data from one or more of these components may be used in conjunction with received RFID data to perform various actions. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Niedermeyer, Terrence Patrick Niedermeyer
  • Publication number: 20120216696
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure describe devices, methods, computer-readable media and system configurations for communicating and utilizing data received in radio frequency identification (“RFID”) signals to perform various actions. For example, a query signal may be transmitted to a plurality of RFID tags associated with a plurality of objects. A plurality of reply signals may be received from the plurality of RFID tags. Various actions may be performed based on one or more of the reply signals. In various embodiments, an RFID query device may include components such as a camera to capture image data and/or a global positioning system (“GPS”) component. Data from one or more of these components may be used in conjunction with received RFID data to perform various actions. RFID data may further be used to disarm and/or control weapons. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Brian Joseph Niedermeyer, Terrence Patrick Niedermeyer
  • Publication number: 20120150588
    Abstract: Embodiments herein provide methods, apparatuses, and systems for dynamic pricing of products, services, and other deliverables based on one or more determined factors. Embodiments provide mechanisms to adjust the actual cost of a deliverable based on various deliverable-independent factors, including (a) the location of (i) an individual obtaining the deliverable, (ii) certain equipment, or (iii) the deliverable itself, and (b) the timing of the provision of the deliverable (time of day, season, etc.) or the consummation of the associated transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2009
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Niedermeyer
  • Publication number: 20100145868
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for reduction of the likelihood of fraud by having at least one of an identifier of a location from where a request is submitted or information that can lead to identification of the location, submitted with or in addition to a request. Then, determination is made whether to service the request, based at least in part on the location from where the request is submitted or processed. In various embodiments, the location may be compared against predetermined permissible location(s) or a current user location. The request may be a request to conduct a transaction, access data, access a physical or informational resource, or access a secured area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Niedermeyer
  • Publication number: 20100121764
    Abstract: In embodiments, there is a method and system for providing a notification to a purchaser or user regarding the substance of a transaction. In an embodiment, a notification may be by mail, phone call, phone message, text message, email, or other notification. In an embodiment directed to a gift card, a notification may contain any suitable information, including, but not limited to, identifying that the gift card has been activated, used, and/or identifying the particular items purchased with the gift card.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Niedermeyer
  • Publication number: 20080156870
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide for reduction of the likelihood of fraud by having at least one of an identifier of a location from where a request is submitted or information that can lead to identification of the location, submitted with or in addition to a request. Then, determination is made whether to service the request, based at least in part on the location from where the request is submitted or processed. In various embodiments, the location may be compared against predetermined permissible location(s) or a current user location. The request may be a request to conduct a transaction, access data, access a physical or informational resource, or access a secured area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventor: Brian Joseph Niedermeyer