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  • Information readers, apparatuses including information readers, and related methods
    Patent number: 7757951
    Abstract: This invention relates to the field of information reading, and more specifically, to an improved information reader in a validator which eliminates the requirement to insert an information source in a particular direction in an information reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Global Payment Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Mazowiesky
  • Bank note validator
    Patent number: 6223876
    Abstract: A bank note detector has four LED's emitting Red, Green, Blue, and infrared light and a detector for sensing light reflected and transmitted from the bank note. The system includes microprocessor for analysis circuiting for selecting and adjusting the LED's, for programmable amplifying the light detected and feeding the amplified signal to the microprocessor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2001
    Assignee: Global Payment Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Walsh, Miroslaw Blaszczec, Thomas W. Mazowiesky
  • Apparatus and method for detecting a security feature in a currency note
    Patent number: 6104036
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting watermark and security thread in a currency note. Optical sensing circuits positioned from the surface of the currency note rely upon the transmissive and reflective characteristics of the security features and the note itself to determine the authenticity of the note and the security feature. The apparatus and methods determine a difference signal between the transmissive and reflective light signals and compare the difference signal to a series of known difference signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2000
    Assignee: Global Payment Technologies
    Inventor: Thomas W. Mazowiesky
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING INTERACTION WITH A TERMINAL
    Publication number: 20110114442
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for providing interaction with a terminal. For example, various embodiments take the form of validators, validator components, components for interaction with validators, and software/methods for the operation of such validators and components. One embodiment provides a networked validator having functionality to display information via a LCD equipped bezel, interact with varied forms of token via a common input portal, and/or dispense printed tickets though an aperture inherently adapted to receive currency notes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: GLOBAL PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD.
    Inventors: Andre Soussa, Geoffrey Engel
  • Systems and methods for providing interaction with a terminal
    Patent number: 10621823
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for providing interaction with a terminal. For example, various embodiments take the form of validators, validator components, components for interaction with validators, and software/methods for the operation of such validators and components. One embodiment provides a networked validator having functionality to display information via a LCD equipped bezel, interact with varied forms of token via a common input portal, and/or dispense printed tickets though an aperture inherently adapted to receive currency notes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: GLOBAL PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Andre Soussa, Geoffrey Engel
  • Validator linear array
    Patent number: 7584890
    Abstract: An embodiment of the invention may include an apparatus. The apparatus may include a channel configured to accommodate a note, a photodetector array preferably arranged substantially perpendicular to a direction of travel of the note through the channel, a transporter configured to transport the note through the channel, at least one illuminator configured to illuminate a width of the channel, and a lens associated with the photodetector array. The lens and the at least one illuminator may be arranged to provide optical data collected from the width of the channel to the photodetector array. The photodetector array may include a plurality of photodetectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Global Payment Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Mazowiesky, Harold Charych, Mirek Blaszczec
  • REMOTE MANAGEMENT OF A BILL VALIDATOR FOR A GAMING MACHINE
    Publication number: 20120118697
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for providing interaction with a terminal. In overview, a validator for a terminal (such as a gaming machine or the like) includes a central processing unit, and a memory module coupled to the central processing unit, the memory module configured for maintaining software instructions that are executable via the central processing unit, and for maintaining diagnostic information concerning the validator. A primary communications port coupled to the central processing unit allows interaction between the validator and the terminal. A secondary communications port for allows communications between the validator and a handheld remote device, such that diagnostic information regarding the validator is able to be displayed via the handheld remote device. The handheld device executes corresponding software instructions to facilitate interaction with the validator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: GLOBAL PAYMENT TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRALIA
    Inventors: Andre Soussa, Geoffrey Engel
  • VEHICLE PAYMENT COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20220366394
    Abstract: Vehicle payment communications systems and methods are disclosed herein. An example method can include identifying a shared payment device, the shared payment device being a connected vehicle, transmitting a shared payment request to the shared payment device, the shared payment device authorizing a shared payment for the payment of a good or service to a merchant, receiving an indication that the shared payment has been authorized and completed in accordance with the shared payment request, and obtaining the good or service from the merchant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Himanshu Verma, Finn Finn Tseng
  • AUTOMATED VEHICLE LOAN PAYMENT REMINDERS
    Publication number: 20140279449
    Abstract: A payment reminder may be received by a payment reminder application executed by a computing device. The payment reminder may request payment of a vehicle loan associated with a registered combination of a vehicle identification number and an occupant identifier associated with the vehicle loan. The payment reminder application may verify appropriate vehicle occupants are available to receive the payment reminder, and may deliver the received payment reminder to the appropriate vehicle occupants at an appropriate time for occupant safety and privacy. The payment reminder application may also provide other types of reminders or messages targeted to the vehicle occupants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Matthew Ginder, Yimin Liu, Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin, Perry Robinson MacNeille, Paul Duncan McCarthy
  • Automated vehicle loan payment reminders
    Patent number: 9799015
    Abstract: A payment reminder may be received by a payment reminder application executed by a computing device. The payment reminder may request payment of a vehicle loan associated with a registered combination of a vehicle identification number and an occupant identifier associated with the vehicle loan. The payment reminder application may verify appropriate vehicle occupants are available to receive the payment reminder, and may deliver the received payment reminder to the appropriate vehicle occupants at an appropriate time for occupant safety and privacy. The payment reminder application may also provide other types of reminders or messages targeted to the vehicle occupants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: John Matthew Ginder, Yimin Liu, Oleg Yurievitch Gusikhin, Perry Robinson MacNeille, Paul Duncan McCarthy
  • MOBILE SECURED PAYMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180033007
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for making secure, mobile financial transactions, for example, for the purchase of and payment for travel-centric goods/services. The mobile transaction is initiated by placing an on-the-go order for an item with a merchant at a location remote from the purchaser. A payment from a registered payor account is authorized by entering the payment password on a purchaser interface for validating the payment. A purchaser identifier is presented to the merchant for verifying the transaction, and delivery of the item from the merchant is accepted by the purchaser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2015
    Publication date: February 1, 2018
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Eric Chen, Peggy Wang, Xiaowen Dai
  • Method and apparatus for managed vehicular toll payments
    Patent number: 10964127
    Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a navigation route. The processor is further configured to identify a toll instance on the navigation route. The processor is additionally configured to display the toll instance with a preferred payment method on a display. Also, the processor is configured to detect when a vehicle travels past a point where a toll is due for the toll instance and wirelessly instruct payment of the toll using the preferred payment method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventor: Caio Vinicius Bertolini
  • VEHICULAR WIRELESS PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION METHOD
    Publication number: 20110136429
    Abstract: A method and system for making payments from a vehicle using onboard wireless communication systems. A Near Field Communication (NFC) reader is placed a vehicle, such that a customer can pass an NFC-enabled phone or credit card near the reader to provide a source of funding for a purchase. A Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) radio onboard the vehicle communicates with a seller of products or services, such as a fast food restaurant, a parking garage, or a toll booth. The seller communicates to the vehicle the amount of a pending payment, the customer approves the payment within the vehicle, and the vehicle sends the authorization to the seller. The entire transaction is handled wirelessly, without the customer having to leave the vehicle or roll down a window. Pre-approval accounts can also be established for certain types of payments, thus making those payment transactions automatic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Michael B. Ames, Dennis J. Gonzales, Donald K. Grimm
  • Method and apparatus for fuel payment processing
    Patent number: 10957146
    Abstract: A system includes a processor configured to receive a vehicle identifier identifying a vehicle from a first digital entity. The processor is also configured to digitally obtain a payment account associated with the identifier, responsive to receiving the identifier. The processor is further configured to validate payment rights through input from a second entity, confirming the right to use the account to pay for charging the vehicle and responsive to successful validation, charge the payment account for vehicle charging, following vehicle charging completion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Bartlett, Dylan Erb, Jacob Wiles, Bikram Singh, Baocheng Sun
  • Wireless payment transactions in a vehicle environment
    Patent number: 10896417
    Abstract: A wireless transaction request may be received by a vehicle from a retailer. The vehicle may validate that the vehicle is located in proximity to the retailer and may receive confirmation of the request from a vehicle occupant. The vehicle may also initiate a payment for the transaction with a server, responsive to the confirmation of the request and validation of the vehicle location. Communications between the vehicle and the retailer may be performed using Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC). The identity of the vehicle occupant may be confirmed using biometric sensors. The payment transaction may be performed using the Automated Clearing House (ACH) electronic network to avoid credit card interchange fees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Michael Robert Tinskey, Michael Seneski, Brian Walter, Robert P. Eaton
  • PAYMENT CARD FOR MULTI-LEG JOURNEY
    Publication number: 20200104761
    Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure allow a universal access card, computing device, and/or application operating on a computing device to provide access and pay for multiple modes of transportation in a multi-segment journey. The universal access device may be provided by a centralized transportation management service, and may be used in conjunction with a mobile application on a computing device, to reserve a seat, plan a multi-segment journey across various modes of transportation and/or various transportation providers. When a user initiates a segment of the multi-segment journey by embarking on the first transportation provider, the universal access device provides access to the first transportation provider and may automatically provide payment to the first transportation provider. In monitoring the geo-location of the user, the universal access device can initiate access and payment to a second transportation provider when the user is ready to embark on a second segment of the multi-segment journey.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Sudipto Aich, Jeanne Isaacs, Will Farrely, Vinita Isranti
  • A BUSINESS METHOD FOR ENCOURAGING THE ACQUISITION OF A VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20040186808
    Abstract: A business method and system for encouraging the acquisition of a vehicle that features an offer to make a plurality of periodic payments of at least two types in the event that a predetermined reduction of income event occurs within a predetermined time. One of these payment types is directly related to the acquisition of the vehicle. A second payment type is designed to enhance the financial security of the consumer in combination with the first payment type in a way that will provide substantial value to the consumer and instill positive consumer confidence. In other words, by acquiring a vehicle, such as by purchase or lease, the consumer will be in a more secure financial condition than the consumer would otherwise be if the vehicle were not acquired. For example, the first payment type could be a vehicle loan or lease payment, while the second payment could be a mortgage or rent payment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Applicant: FORD GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC.
    Inventor: William J. Coughlin
  • Automatic plug-and-pay with multi-factor authentication for fueling vehicles
    Patent number: 10988044
    Abstract: A charging station comprises a processor programmed to receive a vehicle identifier identifying a vehicle from a first digital entity; receive a payment authentication from a second digital entity; electronically identify an account associated with the vehicle identifier and the payment authentication; verify payment rights confirming a right to use the account to pay; and responsive to successful verification, activate the charging station to charge and process payment from the account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: Ford Global Technologies, LLC
    Inventors: Dylan Erb, Alexander Bartlett, Jacob Wiles, Bikram Singh
  • MOTOR VEHICLE KEY AND METHOD FOR IMPLEMENTING A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION
    Publication number: 20120254029
    Abstract: A motor vehicle key is provided that includes, but is not limited to a closing device for cooperating with a motor vehicle lock, an electronic data memory for storing payment information, and a device for wireless transmission of payment information to an external receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC
    Inventors: Jeromy LAYNE, Joerg GSCHWENG
  • Soft count tracking system
    Patent number: RE39666
    Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed systematically to extract data from operating machines of the type used in gaming establishments. Various data is required by management to maximize the operation and the profit potential of a given machine is compiled in the machine itself. The compiled data is serially transferred to a memory device via a one-wire protocol. The memory device writes the data according a defined software routine. The contents of the memory device can be transferred to a computer for subsequent manipulation and display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Global Payment Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Walsh, Miroslaw Blasczec, Salvatore Soriano, William Wood
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