Patents by Inventor Russell L. Pond

Russell L. Pond 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
  • Program schedule user interface
    Patent number: 5886690
    Abstract: A program schedule user interface for use in television applications, such as cable or satellite broadcast programming. The interface allows for display of program scheduled information in full screen or minimized mode and provides additional useful configurations of the program schedule information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 23, 1999
    Assignee: Uniden America Corporation
    Inventors: Russell L. Pond, James K. Langford
  • Automatic pay-per-view reception in a satellite receiver
    Patent number: 5329590
    Abstract: An automated pay-per-view activation method is disclosed for use in integrated television receive-only satellite receiver/descramblers. The automated procedure allows for automatic activation of the pay-per-view program event reception from all pay-per-view service providers. Taken in conjunction with a preprogrammed timer function, the present invention provides for the preprogrammed reception of pay-per-view programs in the absence of the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 12, 1994
    Assignee: Uniden America Corporation
    Inventor: Russell L. Pond