Patents by Inventor Laura K. Van Winkle

Laura K. Van Winkle 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).

  • System and method for providing feedback in an interactive payment system
    Patent number: 6601759
    Abstract: A system and method for presentation of feedback cues to a user of an interactive payment system is disclosed, wherein in one application, a payment product logo is displayed substantially concurrent with user entry of a payment product identifier, such as a credit card number. The subject invention further provides for the reduction of user confusion and errors with respect to entry of information related to a payment transaction. Moreover, the invention provides for reinforcement of payment product and/or service loyalty and branding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services
    Inventors: John P. Fife, Laura K. Van Winkle, Linda H. Birbara
  • System and method for providing feedback in an interactive payment system
    Publication number: 20020082989
    Abstract: A system and method for presentation of feedback cues to a user of an interactive payment system is disclosed, wherein in one application, a payment product logo is displayed substantially concurrent with user entry of a payment product identifier, such as a credit card number. The subject invention further provides for the reduction of user confusion and errors with respect to entry of information related to a payment transaction. Moreover, the invention provides for reinforcement of payment product and/or service loyalty and branding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: John P. Fife, Laura K. Van Winkle, Linda H. Birbara