Patents by Inventor Tiger T G Zhou

Tiger T G Zhou 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).

  • Patent number: 9619794
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for providing compensation for using a mobile payment service. The method may commence with receiving payment information associated with a user. The method may include generating a unique code encoding the payment information and providing the generated unique code to the user. The method may continue with receiving a deposit amount associated with a purchase related to the user. The purchase may be made via the mobile payment service. The method may further include receiving a notification about a further purchase of the user via the mobile payment service. The notification may include at least the unique code and a product barcode. The product barcode may be associated with the further purchase. The method may further include providing a compensation from the deposit amount to the user. The compensation may be associated with a payment amount associated with the further purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170076277
    Abstract: Provided is a method for issuing single-use and multiple-use virtual payment cards via a mobile and wearable device. The method may include receiving a card issuance request from a user, prompting the user to enter a user authentication information, accessing a user account maintained by a card issuer, generating the virtual payment card based on payment data of the user account, and providing the virtual payment card to the mobile and wearable device. The method may continue with receiving a transaction request from a merchant and matching merchant identification data provided by the user in the card issuance request and merchant identification data provide by the merchant. If the match of the merchant identification data is determined, the method may continue with authorizing a payment transaction by transferring a payment amount from the virtual payment card to a merchant account associated with the merchant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew H. B. Zhou, Dylan T. X. Zhou, Tiger T. G. Zhou, Zhou Tian Xing
  • Publication number: 20170072755
    Abstract: The invention pertains to an automobile and more particularly, to a flying car. A flying car, comprises a body, adapted for carrying the payload from once place to another, a tail attached to body at rear end adapted for stabilizing the vehicle, plurality of wheels at the bottom of car connected to a power transmission system, plurality of foldable wings on the sides of body, adapted for creating the pressure difference and creating lift to the vehicle. Further, plurality of jet engines adapted for driving the jet flying car on surface as well as on air. A gimbaled swivel propulsion (GSP) thrust vector control, to controls the direction of the thrust generated by the engines. And plurality of parachutes attached to the flying jet car to safe land the flying jet car under emergency.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Publication number: 20170076272
    Abstract: A method for facilitating mobile device payments, multimedia capture, calling, and messaging may include providing a payment, multimedia capture, calling, and messaging interface on a display of a mobile and wearable device and sensing a haptic input of the user via the haptic control. In response to the haptic input, a cloud-based application associated with the mobile and wearable device may be activated. The haptic input may be analyzed to determine a duration of the haptic input. Based on the duration of the haptic input, an operation may be selected from the list of predetermined operations to be performed by the cloud-based application. The predetermined operations include at least a payment operation, a multimedia capture operation, a calling operation, and a messaging operation. The method may include operably connecting the mobile and wearable device to a cloud storage. Upon selection of the predetermined operation, the predetermined operation may be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: March 16, 2017
    Inventors: Andrew H. B. Zhou, Dylan T. X. Zhou, Tiger T. G. Zhou, Zhou Tian Xing
  • Publication number: 20170053260
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for providing compensation for using a mobile payment service. The method may commence with receiving payment information associated with a user. The method may include generating a unique code encoding the payment information and providing the generated unique code to the user. The method may continue with receiving a deposit amount associated with a purchase related to the user. The purchase may be made via the mobile payment service. The method may further include receiving a notification about a further purchase of the user via the mobile payment service. The notification may include at least the unique code and a product barcode. The product barcode may be associated with the further purchase. The method may further include providing a compensation from the deposit amount to the user. The compensation may be associated with a payment amount associated with the further purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Dylan T. X. Zhou, Tiger T. G. Zhou, Andrew H. B. Zhou
  • Patent number: 9493235
    Abstract: An amphibious vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned device includes a modular and expandable waterproof body. An outer body shell, at least one wing, and a door are connected to the modular and expandable waterproof body. A propulsion system of the amphibious VTOL unmanned device includes a plurality of motors and propellers and a propeller protection system. The amphibious VTOL unmanned device further includes a battery, a charging station for batteries, an onboard electricity generator a power distribution board, an electrical power storage device, and an electrical machine electrically connected to the electrical power storage device. The amphibious VTOL unmanned device is further equipped with a landing system, an onboard air compressor, an onboard electrolysis system, a cooling device, vision aiding and orientative lights, an apparatus for internally housing a cargo, and a manually or automatically deployable parachute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Patent number: 9489671
    Abstract: Systems and methods for multimedia capture and payment transactions are provided. A system comprises a payment and multimedia capture means and a cloud-based application. The payment and multimedia capture means is configured to communicate with an external device, transmit key data from the payment and multimedia capture means to the external device. The cloud-based application is configured to receive the key data from the external device, provide a payment and multimedia capture interface on a display of the external device, receive haptic input via the haptic control, analyze the haptic input to determine a duration of the haptic input, select an operation based on the duration, and perform the selected operation. The operation include a payment operation and a multimedia capture operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Patent number: 9406063
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for using a global world universal digital mobile and wearable currency. The method commences with receiving a transfer request. The transfer request is associated with an amount represented in tokens of the global world universal digital mobile and wearable currency. The transfer request includes at least a sender account, a recipient account, and the amount. The method continues with transferring the amount from the sender account to the recipient account based on the transfer request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160189137
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for providing compensation for using a mobile payment service. The method may commence with receiving payment information associated with a user. The method may include generating a unique code encoding the payment information and providing the generated unique code to the user. The method may continue with receiving a deposit amount associated with a purchase related to the user. The purchase may be made via the mobile payment service. The method may further include receiving a notification about a further purchase of the user via the mobile payment service. The notification may include at least the unique code and a product barcode. The product barcode may be associated with the further purchase. The method may further include providing a compensation from the deposit amount to the user. The compensation may be associated with a payment amount associated with the further purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Patent number: 9367841
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for facilitating mobile device payments using barcodes displayed on mobile devices and scanned by merchants at checkout counters. When a customer is ready to tender a payment to a merchant, instead of using a credit card, cash, or check, the customer activates an application on his mobile device. The mobile device includes or obtains information about the payment system of this merchant. Furthermore, the mobile device includes or obtains information about the customer/mobile device user and then uses these two pieces of information to generate and display a barcode that encodes customer payment information specific to this merchant. The barcode is scanned at the checkout counter and processed to retrieve customer records from a database of the payment processing system. These records are then used to transfer funds between the merchant and customer, obtain discounts, and/or perform other retail transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160162873
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for using a global world universal digital mobile and wearable currency. The method commences with receiving a transfer request. The transfer request is associated with an amount represented in tokens of the global world universal digital mobile and wearable currency. The transfer request includes at least a sender account, a recipient account, and the amount. The method continues with transferring the amount from the sender account to the recipient account based on the transfer request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Patent number: 9361616
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for messaging, calling, and one-touch and one-scan payments and buying via mobile and wearable devices. An exemplary system comprises a processor and a database in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to provide a haptic control associated with the system. The haptic control is shown on a display of a mobile and wearable device overlapping other visual elements. The haptic control provides mode selection elements associated with a payment, messaging, and calling modes. The processor receives a selection of the payment mode via the mode selection elements from a user. Upon the selection, context is extracted from the display. Based on the context, a payment transaction type which the user intends to perform is determined. The payment transaction type includes a payment receiving transaction and a payment sending transaction. Based on the determining, a transaction request is sent to a financial institution using the extraction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Patent number: 9342829
    Abstract: Systems and method are disclosed for multimedia capture and encrypting using an ephemeral messaging and multimedia application associated with a digital device for secured payment by selecting as a first user input a haptic control for a particular type of multimedia content to be captured; interacting as a second user input with a touch display of the digital device by touching a touch display and holding a touch contact of a user finger or stylus for a predetermined time; capturing multimedia content based on the contact and sending a command to a sensor, of the digital device to capture video and starting a timer to determine a duration of the touch contact of the user with the touch display; and making a secured payment with the digital device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Wesley Cheng, Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160114887
    Abstract: Provided is an amphibious vertical takeoff and landing unmanned device comprising a modular and expandable waterproof body, a chassis, an outer body shell, a propulsion system, a propeller protection system, a surface skidding material platform, a landing system, control surfaces, a ballast, an onboard air compressor, an onboard electrolysis system, a waterproof through-body wire or antenna feed-through, a single- or multiple-axis tilt-motor device, a tilt fuselage device, a tilt wing device, a battery, a power distribution board, a Global Positioning System module, a lost model alert, a cooling device, a detachable impact absorbing skin or shell, vision aiding and orientative lights, hatches, quick connect payloads, a lap counter for racing, a flat or inclined launch platform or footing, claws, an apparatus for externally attaching and internally housing the cargo, a charging station, a partial vacuum device, a manually or automatically deployable parachute, and an onboard or ground station electricity gener
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160110695
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for messaging, calling, and one-touch and one-scan payments and buying via mobile and wearable devices. An exemplary system comprises a processor and a database in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to provide a haptic control associated with the system. The haptic control is shown on a display of a mobile and wearable device overlapping other visual elements. The haptic control provides mode selection elements associated with a payment, messaging, and calling modes. The processor receives a selection of the payment mode via the mode selection elements from a user. Upon the selection, context is extracted from the display. Based on the context, a payment transaction type which the user intends to perform is determined. The payment transaction type includes a payment receiving transaction and a payment sending transaction. Based on the determining, a transaction request is sent to a financial institution using the extraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Patent number: 9317883
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for venture capital raising for startup via award and reality TV show. An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with startup projects. The information is provided to audience for online fund raising via an online resource. The information includes a target amount for online fund raising. One or more contributions associated with the startup projects are received from the audience. Based on the contributions, eligible startup projects are determined. The eligible startup projects are advertised on a television show on a country level. Assessment of the eligible startup projects is received from venture capitalists and private investors. Based on the assessment, country winning startup projects are selected. The country winning startup projects are advertised and assessed on an international television show on an international level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Publication number: 20160086161
    Abstract: Systems and methods for multimedia capture and payment transactions are provided. A system comprises a payment and multimedia capture means and a cloud-based application. The payment and multimedia capture means is configured to communicate with an external device, transmit key data from the payment and multimedia capture means to the external device. The cloud-based application is configured to receive the key data from the external device, provide a payment and multimedia capture interface on a display of the external device, receive haptic input via the haptic control, analyze the haptic input to determine a duration of the haptic input, select an operation based on the duration, and perform the selected operation. The operation include a payment operation and a multimedia capture operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew H. B. Zhou, Tiger T. G. Zhou, Dylan T. X. Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150371215
    Abstract: Systems and method are disclosed for multimedia capture and encrypting using an ephemeral messaging and multimedia application associated with a digital device for secured payment by selecting as a first user input a haptic control for a particular type of multimedia content to be captured; interacting as a second user input with a touch display of the digital device by touching a touch display and holding a touch contact of a user finger or stylus for a predetermined time; capturing multimedia content based on the contact and sending a command to a sensor, of the digital device to capture video and starting a timer to determine a duration of the touch contact of the user with the touch display; and making a secured payment with the digital device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Wesley Cheng, Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Patent number: 9208505
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for providing compensation for using a mobile payment service. The method may commence with receiving payment information associated with a user. The method may include generating a unique code encoding the payment information and providing the generated unique code to the user. The method may continue with receiving a deposit amount associated with a purchase related to the user. The purchase may be made via the mobile payment service. The method may further include receiving a notification about a further purchase of the user via the mobile payment service. The notification may include at least the unique code and a product barcode. The product barcode may be associated with the further purchase. The method may further include providing a compensation from the deposit amount to the user. The compensation may be associated with a payment amount associated with the further purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Patent number: D769869
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou