Patents by Inventor Simon J. Hurry

Simon J. Hurry 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: 20230026665
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed which include receiving, by a central entity computer, a request for digital currency. The request includes a serial number and a denomination of a physical currency. The central entity computer generates the digital currency for the denomination and linked to the serial number. The generating includes recording the digital currency on a blockchain. The central entity computer transmits a notification of the generation of the digital currency. The central entity computer causes removal of the physical currency from circulation in a fiat currency system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2022
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Simon J. Hurry, Alexandre Pierre
  • Patent number: 11507929
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed which include receiving, by a central entity computer, a request for digital currency. The request includes a serial number and a denomination of a physical currency. The central entity computer generates the digital currency for the denomination and linked to the serial number. The generating includes recording the digital currency on a blockchain. The central entity computer transmits a notification of the generation of the digital currency. The central entity computer causes removal of the physical currency from circulation in a fiat currency system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Simon J Hurry, Alexandre Pierre
  • Publication number: 20200151682
    Abstract: Techniques are disclosed which include receiving, by a central entity computer, a request for digital currency. The request includes a serial number and a denomination of a physical currency. The central entity computer generates the digital currency for the denomination and linked to the serial number. The generating includes recording the digital currency on a blockchain. The central entity computer transmits a notification of the generation of the digital currency. The central entity computer causes removal of the physical currency from circulation in a fiat currency system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Simon J. Hurry, Alexandre Pierre
  • Patent number: 10497001
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Publication number: 20180068286
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Patent number: 9805347
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2017
    Assignee: VISA USA, INC.
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Publication number: 20160232504
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Publication number: 20160155120
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Patent number: 9349127
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Visa USA Inc.
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Publication number: 20160140549
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventor: SIMON J. HURRY
  • Patent number: 9280775
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Patent number: 9269086
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2016
    Assignee: Visa USA, Inc.
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Patent number: 8396799
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and to create an established association between the media device with a payment account and to support at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. The server is further operable to produce the payment account information to a smart card personalization service server to facilitate creation of a smart card with the payment account information that is associated with the media device. The server is also operable to produce the media device ID to the smart card personalization service server to facilitate creation of a smart card with the payment account information based in part on the media device ID.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Publication number: 20110238578
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Patent number: 7983994
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry
  • Publication number: 20090144205
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: VISA USA, INC.
    Inventor: SIMON J. HURRY
  • Publication number: 20090144202
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: VISA USA, INC.
    Inventor: SIMON J. HURRY
  • Publication number: 20090144203
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: VISA USA, INC.
    Inventor: SIMON J. HURRY
  • Publication number: 20090144204
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and establish an association between a media device and a payment account and, in one embodiment, supports at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. A network and system includes a payment card processor server that is operable to receive a payment authorization request and to determine if an authorized media device generated a purchase selection message and to determine to approve a received payment authorization request based, in part, if the media device was authorized for the purchase selection based upon a received media device ID. The system is further operable to perform a key rotation to protect payment account information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: VISA USA, INC.
    Inventor: SIMON J. HURRY
  • Publication number: 20090144197
    Abstract: A server is operable to receive a media device identifying number (ID) and to create an established association between the media device with a payment account and to support at least one of payment authorization and payment clearing based at least in part on the media device ID and the payment account. The server is further operable to produce the payment account information to a smart card personalization service server to facilitate creation of a smart card with the payment account information that is associated with the media device. The server is also operable to produce the media device ID to the smart card personalization service server to facilitate creation of a smart card with the payment account information based in part on the media device ID.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: VISA USA, INC.
    Inventor: Simon J. Hurry