Patents by Inventor Laura Bondesen

Laura Bondesen 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).

  • Publication number: 20140279411
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to systems, methods and computer program products for enabling a user to execute at least one purchase transaction in a geographical area. An exemplary apparatus is configured to: receive identification information from a mobile device when a user associated with the mobile device enters a geographical area; receive geolocation information from the mobile device; receive payment preference information; determine, based on the geolocation information and the identification information, a purchase transaction being executed by a user of the mobile device in the geographical area; store transaction information associated with the purchase transaction; and process the transaction information, based on the payment preference information, upon determining the mobile device is exiting or has exited the geographical area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Peter John Bertanzetti, Laura Bondesen, Matthew A. Calman, David M. Grigg, Scott Lee Harkey, Robert Scott Ellis
  • Patent number: 8744968
    Abstract: Systems, methods and computer programs provide for automated initial and final payment for an activity based on determining the location of an activity participant's mobile communication device. The described embodiments provide for the activity participant to automatically pay for the activity based on their presence at the activity location and agreement to participate. As such, the need to check-in and/or pay for the activity at a conventional payment counter is eliminated. Further, the invention provides for an automatic final payment to be made at the conclusion of the activity as opposed to having to pre-pay for the activity prior to conducting the activity. By remitting final payment at the completion of the activity, activity pricing can be accurately determined based on the amount and/or time of the activity in which the activity participant participated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: David M. Grigg, Susan Smith Thomas, Scott Lee Harkey, Laura Bondesen, Matthew A. Calman