Patents by Inventor Christopher F. Baldwin
Christopher F. Baldwin 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: 9317846Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to using a remote scanner for mobile transactions. A point of sale (POS) terminal communicates with a remote scanner that is removably coupled to the POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal generates a request for a transaction information and transmits the request along with a restriction to the remote scanner. Logic on the remote scanner receives the request and the restriction, transmits the request to a mobile device, receives the transaction information while monitoring the restriction, and transmits the transaction information to the POS terminal for processing. The transaction information may be provided subject to the restriction.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Patent number: 9280772Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to an NFC-enabled security token that is removably coupled to a mobile device. The security token may be provisioned with the information by the mobile device, then decoupled from the mobile device and used to authenticate the user or perform a transaction at a POS terminal equipped with an NFC reader. The security token includes logic for user-controlled restrictions on allowable purchases, such as payment limits, timeouts, vendor identifiers, allowed purchases, and location-based restrictions. The security token is further equipped with “self-destruct” security features, such as deactivating itself or erasing any sensitive information upon being unable to contact the mobile device for a specified duration, or being subject to an unauthorized or restricted transaction, until such time as it is re-coupled to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2014Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Patrick J. Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20150379498Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to using a remote scanner for mobile transactions. A point of sale (POS) terminal communicates with a remote scanner that is removably coupled to the POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal generates a request for a transaction information and transmits the request along with a restriction to the remote scanner. Logic on the remote scanner receives the request and the restriction, transmits the request to a mobile device, receives the transaction information while monitoring the restriction, and transmits the transaction information to the POS terminal for processing. The transaction information may be provided subject to the restriction.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Patent number: 9129273Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to using a remote scanner for mobile transactions. A point of sale (POS) terminal communicates with a remote scanner that is removably coupled to the POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal generates a request for a transaction information and transmits the request along with a restriction to the remote scanner. Logic on the remote scanner receives the request and the restriction, transmits the request to a mobile device, receives the transaction information while monitoring the restriction, and transmits the transaction information to the POS terminal for processing. The transaction information may be provided subject to the restriction.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2011Date of Patent: September 8, 2015Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20150142686Abstract: Transparent collection and profiling of personal data builds trust. A central database aggregates personal data reported by source devices. Users may view their individual personal data. Users may approve the personal data for sharing with approved entities, such as trusted retailers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Dolores J. Mallian, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20150123619Abstract: Methods, systems, and products charge a battery in a vehicle. A charging station and the vehicle negotiate charging parameters. When the vehicle receives electrical power from the charging station, the vehicle checks the electrical power for the parameters. Should the electrical power fail to exhibit the parameters, charging is terminated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2013Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: AT&T Intellectual I, L.P.Inventors: Nikhil S. Marathe, Christopher F. Baldwin
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Publication number: 20140365374Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to an NFC-enabled security token that is removably coupled to a mobile device. The security token may be provisioned with the information by the mobile device, then decoupled from the mobile device and used to authenticate the user or perform a transaction at a POS terminal equipped with an NFC reader. The security token includes logic for user-controlled restrictions on allowable purchases, such as payment limits, timeouts, vendor identifiers, allowed purchases, and location-based restrictions. The security token is further equipped with “self-destruct” security features, such as deactivating itself or erasing any sensitive information upon being unable to contact the mobile device for a specified duration, or being subject to an unauthorized or restricted transaction, until such time as it is re-coupled to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2014Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Patrick J. Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Patent number: 8818867Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to an NFC-enabled security token that is removably coupled to a mobile device. The security token may be provisioned with the information by the mobile device, then decoupled from the mobile device and used to authenticate the user or perform a transaction at a POS terminal equipped with an NFC reader. The security token includes logic for user-controlled restrictions on allowable purchases, such as payment limits, timeouts, vendor identifiers, allowed purchases, and location-based restrictions. The security token is further equipped with “self destruct” security features, such as deactivating itself or erasing any sensitive information upon being unable to contact the mobile device for a specified duration, or being subject to an unauthorized or restricted transaction, until such time as it is re-coupled to the mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Patrick J. Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20130317979Abstract: Methods, systems, and products charge a battery in a vehicle. A charging station selects charging parameters based on a vehicle identification number associated with the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2013Publication date: November 28, 2013Inventors: NIKHIL S. MARATHE, CHRISTOPHER F. BALDWIN, BRUCE BARNES, PATRICK JOHN KENNY, SHADI KHOSHABA, CHARLES STAHULAK
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Publication number: 20130254097Abstract: Methods, systems, and products describe payment for charging a battery. A battery identification number is received that uniquely identifies the battery. The battery is charged with electrical power, and the electrical power consumed is metered. The battery identification number is associated to the electrical power consumed during charging the battery. A query is made for payment for the electrical power.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2012Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: NIKHIL S. MARATHE, CHRISTOPHER F. BALDWIN, BRUCE BARNES, I, PATRICK JOHN KENNY, SHADI KHOSHABA, CHARLES STAHULAK
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Patent number: 8515865Abstract: Methods, systems, and products charge a battery in a vehicle. A charging station selects charging parameters based on a vehicle identification number associated with the vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: AT&T Intellectual Property I, L.P.Inventors: Nikhil S. Marathe, Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Patrick John Kenny, Shadi Khoshaba, Charles Stahulak
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Publication number: 20130144731Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to using a remote scanner for mobile transactions. A point of sale (POS) terminal communicates with a remote scanner that is removably coupled to the POS terminal. Logic on the POS terminal generates a request for a transaction information and transmits the request along with a restriction to the remote scanner. Logic on the remote scanner receives the request and the restriction, transmits the request to a mobile device, receives the transaction information while monitoring the restriction, and transmits the transaction information to the POS terminal for processing. The transaction information may be provided subject to the restriction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2011Publication date: June 6, 2013Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Wayne Heinmiller, Patrick Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak
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Publication number: 20130124346Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are disclosed which relate to an NFC-enabled security token that is removably coupled to a mobile device. The security token may be provisioned with the information by the mobile device, then decoupled from the mobile device and used to authenticate the user or perform a transaction at a POS terminal equipped with an NFC reader. The security token includes logic for user-controlled restrictions on allowable purchases, such as payment limits, timeouts, vendor identifiers, allowed purchases, and location-based restrictions. The security token is further equipped with “self destruct” security features, such as deactivating itself or erasing any sensitive information upon being unable to contact the mobile device for a specified duration, or being subject to an unauthorized or restricted transaction, until such time as it is re-coupled to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: May 16, 2013Applicant: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.Inventors: Christopher F. Baldwin, Bruce Barnes, Patrick Kenny, Shadi I. Khoshaba, Dolores J. Mallian, Nikhil S. Marathe, Charles M. Stahulak