Patents by Inventor Patrick Ryan Flanagan

Patrick Ryan Flanagan 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: 20230325812
    Abstract: A system and method for receiving a request convert a representation of value into a value token. The system receiving an indication of the specific purchasing activity. The system determining a geographic location of the specific purchasing activity. The system converting the representation of value into the value token. The system pausing providing the value token for a period of time based on the geographic location of the specific purchasing activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel CAMPOS, Patrick Ryan Flanagan
  • Patent number: 11622267
    Abstract: Provided is a system, method, and computer program product for conducting secure transactions with at least two appliances. The method includes monitoring audio data with a first appliance including a processor, a speaker, and a microphone; detecting, with the first appliance, an audible request to initiate a transaction from a user from the audio data; communicating, with the first appliance, a transaction request to at least one remote server in response to detecting the audible request to initiate the transaction; detecting, with the first appliance, a credential message received by the first appliance directly from a second appliance via an audio transmission, the credential message corresponding to the transaction request and including a limited use key provided to the second appliance from the at least one remote server or another remote server; and in response to detecting the credential message, initiating, with the first appliance, the transaction based on the limited use key.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventor: Patrick Ryan Flanagan
  • Publication number: 20230098860
    Abstract: A system and method of transacting a prepaid product with an electronic mobile device that is used to electronically interface with a code, such as a QR code, bar code, RF signal or NFC signal, representing a prepaid product. The codes of multiple prepaid products of multiple prepaid product providers are grouped together on a single structure or in a single computer displayed in a shopping area. The electronic mobile device subsequently electronically interfaces with a point of sale device after electronically interfacing with said code to provide prepaid product information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel CAMPOS, Patrick Ryan Flanagan
  • Patent number: 11544700
    Abstract: A system and method of transacting a prepaid product with an electronic mobile device that is used to electronically interface with a code, such as a QR code, bar code, RF signal or NFC signal, representing a prepaid product. The codes of multiple prepaid products of multiple prepaid product providers are grouped together on a single structure or in a single computer displayed in a shopping area. The electronic mobile device subsequently electronically interfaces with a point of sale device after electronically interfacing with said code to provide prepaid product information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel Campos, Patrick Ryan Flanagan
  • Publication number: 20220383291
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for rapid activation of electronic payment devices with a mobile device. The method includes generating, with at least one processor, activation data corresponding to a non-activated electronic payment device issued to a user, storing, on an activation element associated with the electronic payment device, a unique identifier corresponding to the electronic payment device, receiving, with at least one processor, an activation request from a mobile device in response to the user scanning the activation element with the mobile device, the activation request comprising identification data associated with the user and the unique identifier, determining, with at least one processor, that the activation data matches the identification data, and, in response to determining that the activation data matches the identification data, activating the electronic payment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Patrick Ryan Flanagan, Christopher Carlisle Weber
  • Patent number: 11443295
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for rapid activation of electronic payment devices with a mobile device. The method includes generating, with at least one processor, activation data corresponding to a non-activated electronic payment device issued to a user, storing, on an activation element associated with the electronic payment device, a unique identifier corresponding to the electronic payment device, receiving, with at least one processor, an activation request from a mobile device in response to the user scanning the activation element with the mobile device, the activation request comprising identification data associated with the user and the unique identifier, determining, with at least one processor, that the activation data matches the identification data, and, in response to determining that the activation data matches the identification data, activating the electronic payment device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Patrick Ryan Flanagan, Christopher Carlisle Weber
  • Patent number: 11315571
    Abstract: A method is disclosed. A digital assistant device receives a biometric sample from a user and then converts the biometric sample to a biometric template. The digital assistant device can scan for user devices in communication range of the digital assistant device, thereby receiving user device identifiers. The digital assistant device can transmit, to a server computer, an authentication request comprising the biometric template and at least one user device identifier. The digital assistant device can then receive a cryptogram request message comprising the at least one user device identifier, from the server computer. The digital assistant device can transmit, to a user device corresponding to the at least one user device identifier, the cryptogram request message and can then receive a cryptogram. The digital assistant device can then transmit the cryptogram to the server computer. The server computer verifies the cryptogram before further processing of a transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Archana Reddy Manchireddy, Sumit Amar, Patrick Ryan Flanagan, Srinivas Bhagavathula, Miranda Morgan, Meryl Lazer
  • Publication number: 20220005021
    Abstract: A system and method of transacting a prepaid product with an electronic mobile device that is used to electronically interface with a code, such as a QR code, bar code, RF signal or NFC signal, representing a prepaid product. The codes of multiple prepaid products of multiple prepaid product providers are grouped together on a single structure or in a single computer displayed in a shopping area. The electronic mobile device subsequently electronically interfaces with a point of sale device after electronically interfacing with said code to provide prepaid product information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel CAMPOS, Patrick Ryan Flanagan
  • Publication number: 20210224790
    Abstract: A system and method of transacting a prepaid product with an electronic mobile device that is used to electronically interface with a code, such as a QR code, bar code, RF signal or NFC signal, representing a prepaid product. The codes of multiple prepaid products of multiple prepaid product providers are grouped together on a single structure or in a single computer displayed in a shopping area. The electronic mobile device subsequently electronically interfaces with a point of sale device after electronically interfacing with said code to provide prepaid product information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2021
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel CAMPOS, Patrick Ryan Flanagan
  • Patent number: 10970714
    Abstract: A system and method of transacting a prepaid product with an electronic mobile device that is used to electronically interface with a code, such as a QR code, bar code, RF signal or NFC signal, representing a prepaid product. The codes of multiple prepaid products of multiple prepaid product providers are grouped together on a single structure or in a single computer displayed in a shopping area. The electronic mobile device subsequently electronically interfaces with a point of sale device after electronically interfacing with said code to provide prepaid product information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel Campos, Patrick Ryan Flanagan
  • Publication number: 20200349549
    Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for rapid activation of electronic payment devices with a mobile device. The method includes generating, with at least one processor, activation data corresponding to a non-activated electronic payment device issued to a user, storing, on an activation element associated with the electronic payment device, a unique identifier corresponding to the electronic payment device, receiving, with at least one processor, an activation request from a mobile device in response to the user scanning the activation element with the mobile device, the activation request comprising identification data associated with the user and the unique identifier, determining, with at least one processor, that the activation data matches the identification data, and, in response to determining that the activation data matches the identification data, activating the electronic payment device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Patrick Ryan Flanagan, Christopher Carlisle Weber
  • Publication number: 20200236547
    Abstract: Provided is a system, method, and computer program product for conducting secure transactions with at least two appliances. The method includes monitoring audio data with a first appliance including a processor, a speaker, and a microphone; detecting, with the first appliance, an audible request to initiate a transaction from a user from the audio data; communicating, with the first appliance, a transaction request to at least one remote server in response to detecting the audible request to initiate the transaction; detecting, with the first appliance, a credential message received by the first appliance directly from a second appliance via an audio transmission, the credential message corresponding to the transaction request and including a limited use key provided to the second appliance from the at least one remote server or another remote server; and in response to detecting the credential message, initiating, with the first appliance, the transaction based on the limited use key.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventor: Patrick Ryan Flanagan
  • Patent number: 10692087
    Abstract: Electronic stored value cards (“eSVCs”) may be susceptible to fraud, theft, or unauthorized access. As eSVCs are still relatively new, the eSVC industry may not have fully developed sufficient safeguards to prevent such fraud, therft, and unauthorized access. Disclosed herein are systems, apparatus, and methods for evaluating whether or not to provide a service, which may include displaying, funding, or authorizing an eSVC. The evaluation may be in response to a request for such a service. The evaluation may be based on a risk due to fraud, theft, or unathorized access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: BLACKHAWK NETWORK, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick Ryan Flanagan, Rajesh Ponnam
  • Publication number: 20200168229
    Abstract: A method is disclosed. A digital assistant device receives a biometric sample from a user and then converts the biometric sample to a biometric template. The digital assistant device can scan for user devices in communication range of the digital assistant device, thereby receiving user device identifiers. The digital assistant device can transmit, to a server computer, an authentication request comprising the biometric template and at least one user device identifier. The digital assistant device can then receive a cryptogram request message comprising the at least one user device identifier, from the server computer. The digital assistant device can transmit, to a user device corresponding to the at least one user device identifier, the cryptogram request message and can then receive a cryptogram. The digital assistant device can then transmit the cryptogram to the server computer. The server computer verifies the cryptogram before further processing of a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2018
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Archana Reddy Manchireddy, Sumit Amar, Patrick Ryan Flanagan, Srinivas Bhagavathula, Miranda Morgan, Meryl Lazer
  • Publication number: 20140304148
    Abstract: An apparatus that comprises: a receiver configured to receive a request for a service; a processor coupled to the receiver and configured to: obtain data associated with the request, process the data, determine parameters based on the data, and perform a risk evaluation based on the parameters; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit a response to the request, wherein the response is based on the risk evaluation. A method that comprises: receiving a request for an electronic financial service; obtaining data associated with the request; determining parameters based on the data; calculating a risk score based on the parameters; and sending a response to the request based on the risk score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventors: Patrick Ryan Flanagan, Rajesh Ponnam
  • Publication number: 20140143089
    Abstract: A system and method of transacting a prepaid product with an electronic mobile device that is used to electronically interface with a code, such as a QR code, bar code, RF signal or NFC signal, representing a prepaid product. The codes of multiple prepaid products of multiple prepaid product providers are grouped together on a single structure or in a single computer displayed in a shopping area. The electronic mobile device subsequently electronically interfaces with a point of sale device after electronically interfacing with said code to provide prepaid product information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel CAMPOS, Patrick Ryan Flanagan