Patents by Inventor Raymond J. Estep

Raymond J. Estep 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).

  • Electronic payment methods for a mobile device
    Patent number: 7774231
    Abstract: A system for facilitating electronic payments in a food service setting using a mobile device is provided. The mobile device interacts with a proximity reader to verify user upon entry into a food establishment and the rest of the transaction such as ordering items and paying for said items is accomplished using messaging.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Nokia Corporation
    Inventors: Russell L. Pond, Thomas W. Zalewski, Raymond J. Estep
  • Electronic payment methods for a mobile device
    Publication number: 20040030601
    Abstract: A system for facilitating electronic payments in a food service setting using a mobile device is provided. The mobile device interacts with a proximity reader to verify user upon entry into a food establishment and the rest of the transaction such as ordering items and paying for said items is accomplished using messaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Russell L. Pond, Thomas W. Zalewski, Raymond J. Estep