Patents by Inventor Sandra Lynn Godsey
Sandra Lynn Godsey 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).
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Patent number: 9898719Abstract: In electronic financial transactions a receiver, or targeted recipient of funds, provides account information to a transmitter, or sender of funds. The transmitter initiates a push of funds from a transmitter funding source to the receiver's funding source processor. In some embodiments the receiver provides a payment card, similar to a credit card, which is read by an electronic device of the transmitter, such as a smart phone. In some embodiments, the receiver provides the account information by way of a bar code, such as a QR code, which is scanned and read by the transmitter's electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: PayPal, Inc.Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Publication number: 20170358026Abstract: A mobile application to conduct an auction based on physical presence is provided. The mobile application may be provided by a system comprising one or more modules. A notification module may identify an item to be sold at an auction. If a pre-auction window time period has arrived, the notification module may transmit auction notification messages to a plurality of client devices located within a predefined geographical area. A bidding module may conduct the auction by providing an auction interface to the client devices within the predefined geographical area. The auction interface includes an option to bid on the item. A completion module may transmit a confirmation to a winning auction participant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Publication number: 20170193583Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include parsing, at a first device, source code of a first webpage of a first web site and obtaining, from the source code, an identifier of and a first value of a characteristic of a product on the first webpage. The method may also include directing transmission of the identifier, characteristic, and first value to a second device and directing a search of a database for the identifier with respect to the characteristic to obtain a second value of the characteristic of the product that is included on a second webpage of a second website. The method may further include comparing the second value and the first value, directing transmission of an indication of the second value from the second device to a third device, and presenting, by way of the third device, a notification concerning the second value of the characteristic of the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Michael Charles Todasco
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Publication number: 20170193577Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are related to shopping management systems and associated methods. A method may include receiving information regarding an item selected by a consumer. The method may also include determining if the detected item is a prohibited item. Further, the method may include performing at least one action if the detected item is a prohibited item.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Michael Charles Todasco
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Publication number: 20170193504Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are related to electronic commerce. A method may include comparing at least one of an electronic transaction initiated via an electronic wallet application and a user account status to the one or more conditions of a financial plan. The method may further include generating an event based on a comparison of the at least one of the initiated electronic transaction and the user account status to the one or more conditions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2015Publication date: July 6, 2017Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Michael Charles Todasco
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Publication number: 20170124632Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for updating stored item data using a remote computing system are presented. In example embodiments, a first user selection of a representation of an item accessible from a first remote computing system is received at a client device while the client device is in electronic communication with the first remote computing system via a network. Based on the first user selection, first item data describing the selected item is retrieved from the first remote computing system via the network, and the first item data is stored in a data storage system residing on the client device. After the storing of the first item data, second item data for the selected item is retrieved from a second remote computing system via the network, and the stored first item data is updated based on at least a portion of the retrieved second item data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2017Publication date: May 4, 2017Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Neelakantan Sundaresan
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Patent number: 9552597Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for an electronic commerce file system are provided. In example embodiments, a selection of an item contained in a folder of an electronic commerce file system is received. The item is offered for sale by an electronic commerce provider, and the electronic commerce file system resides locally on a client device. Based on a type of the folder, a set of actions are provided for selection, with the set of actions to be performed with respect to the item. A selection of an action to be performed with respect to the item is received. The action is performed with respect to the item, with the action being performed between the electronic commerce file system and the electronic commerce provider via a network.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2012Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Neelakantan Sundaresan
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Publication number: 20160314217Abstract: A system and method of providing contextual breadcrumbs is disclosed. A current page may be caused to be displayed on a device. Contextual breadcrumbs may be caused to be displayed on the current page. The contextual breadcrumbs may comprise a simplified representation of a first different page. The first different page may be different from the current page. The simplified representation of the first different page may comprise context information regarding a function of the first different page. The context information regarding a function of the first different page may comprise a visual representation of functional options of the first different page. At least one of the contextual breadcrumbs may be configured to enable the user to act upon the functional options of the first different page from the current page.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Neelakantan Sundaresan
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Patent number: 9449311Abstract: In various embodiments, a system and method for facilitating transactions using a badge are provided. In example embodiments, codes for a badge to be displayed on a web page of a web site are generated. The codes for the badge are embedded in the web page prior to an occurrence of an event external to the web site. In response to an indication of the event, the embedded codes are activated to display the badge on the web page.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: eBay Inc.Inventors: Hugo Olliphant, Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Publication number: 20160231911Abstract: A system and method to apply a first user interface (UI) layout associated with a first system to a second UI associated with a second system is provided. A user overlay interface application learns the components, layout format, and/or functionality of the first UI, and applies the learned components, format, and/or functionality to the second UI presented by the second system. In this way, the user may select the UI format desired for multiple systems and thus improve the user experience when using multiple systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Patent number: 9411899Abstract: A system and method of providing contextual breadcrumbs is disclosed. A current page may be caused to be displayed on a device. Contextual breadcrumbs may be caused to be displayed on the current page. The contextual breadcrumbs may comprise a simplified representation of a first different page. The first different page may be different from the current page. The simplified representation of the first different page may comprise context information regarding a function of the first different page. The context information regarding a function of the first different page may comprise a visual representation of functional options of the first different page. At least one of the contextual breadcrumbs may be configured to enable the user to act upon the functional options of the first different page from the current page.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2012Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: PayPal, Inc.Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Neelakantan Sundaresan
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Patent number: 9361393Abstract: A system and method to apply a first User Interface (UI) layout associated with a first system to a second UI associated with a second system. A user overlay interface application identifies the components and/or functionality of a target UI, such as the first UI, to information presented by a second system. In this way, the user may select the UI format desired for multiple systems and thus improve the user experience using multiple systems.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: PayPal, Inc.Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Publication number: 20160075478Abstract: A container having a solvent-activated film, wherein the solvent reconstitutes a content material in the film. In one embodiment, the film is a concentrated mouthwash which reacts when water is added to the container, such as a disposable cup, to reconstitute the mouthwash at a desired strength.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Jameson Henry Godsey, Thomas Joshua Godsey, James Henry Godsey, Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Publication number: 20150302510Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for smart recurrent orders are presented. An inventory indicator corresponding to an inventory level of a first item may be received. An order schedule for the first item may be identified. An adjustment to the order schedule based on the inventory indicator may be determined. The adjustment to the order schedule for the first item may be facilitated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2014Publication date: October 22, 2015Applicant: EBAY INC.Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, David Beach
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Publication number: 20150112836Abstract: Systems and methods of assisting in an electronic shopping experience are disclosed. A request may be received, from a user on a device having a user interface, to search for an item listed for sale in a marketplace. A balance amount of an account associated with or available to the user at the marketplace is displayed in the user interface. The search results are limited to at least one item having a sales price less than the displayed balance amount and the at least one item is displayed in the user interface. The account may be a user account at a payment service provider.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Steven Romero
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Publication number: 20150112754Abstract: Systems, methods and media are proposed for user intent tracking streams. One example embodiment relates to a system that comprises an identification module to identify a plurality of aspects of contextual or personal information relating to a user, and an analysis module to analyze the plurality of aspects of contextual or personal information to identify user intent or a likelihood relating to a pre-determined action. The system further comprises a correlation module to correlate the user intent or likelihood with at least a sub-set of the analyzed aspects of contextual or personal information to identify an intent tracking stream for the user, the intent tracking stream based on the correlated sub-set, and a tracking module to track the intent tracking stream as a user identifier or a predictor of the pre-determined action.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 23, 2015Applicant: EBAY INC.Inventors: Sandra Lynn Godsey, Steven Romero, Jeremiah Jose Akin
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Publication number: 20140282743Abstract: Techniques for facilitating shopping for items shown or used in a video are described. For example, a user interface that includes a video and one or more images is presented. Each of the one or more images may be related to a content of the video. Each of the one or more images may include a plurality of selectable sub-areas. A selection of a sub-area of the plurality of sub-areas of an image of the one or more images is received. The selection of the sub-area may indicate a request to perform an action that pertains to the content of the video. The action is identified based on the selection of the sub-area. The action is performed in response to the selection of the sub-area.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Inventors: Dane Howard, Darren Endo, Seyed-Mahdi Pedramrazi, Gregory Tariff, Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Publication number: 20140279125Abstract: A system, computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and computer-implemented method for correcting an interruption to an electronic commerce session. The electronic commerce session of a user is monitored and a change in connectivity occurring during the electronic commerce session of a user is detected. The change in connectivity may introduce a delay to the electronic commerce session. In response to detecting the change in connectivity, an alternate communication mode to continue the electronic commerce session is selected. Completion of the electronic commerce session is facilitated using the selected alternate communication mode.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: eBay Inc.Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Publication number: 20140282056Abstract: A system and method to apply a first User Interface (UI) layout associated with a first system to a second UI associated with a second system. A user overlay interface application identifies the components and/or functionality of a target UI, such as the first UI, to information presented by a second system. In this way, the user may select the UI format desired for multiple systems and thus improve the user experience using multiple systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: eBay Inc.Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey
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Publication number: 20140180880Abstract: A system and method of presenting selectable checkout options for an item listing on a single page. A single page for an item listing is caused to be displayed on a device. The single page comprises a selectable item identifier for an item and a plurality of selectable checkout options for the item. The plurality of selectable checkout options comprises different types of selectable checkout options. An indication of a selection of the item identifier and an indication of a selection of one of the selectable checkout options are received. A visual representation of the selection of the selectable item identifier and a visual representation of the selection of one of the selectable checkout options are causes to be displayed on the single page. A visual representation for each of the selected checkout options are displayed as being attached to the visual representation of the selected item identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: eBay Inc.Inventor: Sandra Lynn Godsey