Patents Assigned to Blackhawk Network, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20260148214
    Abstract: Systems and methods for completing a lottery ticket purchase request via receiving payment at a point of sale comprising: a lottery ticket provider, wherein the lottery ticket provider is remote from an originating location of the lottery ticket purchase request and wherein a remote lottery ticket purchasing system comprises: a processing device; a user device; a fulfillment computer device; a lottery ticket; and a lottery ticket approved sales location database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2026
    Publication date: May 28, 2026
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: RICHARD A. GOTLIEB, PRASHANT NEDUNGADI, VIPIN DAS ANANTHA MOHANDAS, RYAN KOOP, GINO GIUNTI, MELISSA MURILLO
  • Publication number: 20260112250
    Abstract: A method including receiving an activation request including an identifier uniquely identifying the pre-printed lottery ticket for a pre-printed lottery ticket from a point-of-sale terminal, accessing a record associated with the pre-printed lottery ticket, determining if the activation request is valid, determining a set of attributes associated with the pre-printed lottery ticket based upon the identifier uniquely identifying the pre-printed lottery ticket, determining a central gaming system responsible for administering a lottery with which the pre-printed lottery ticket is associated, and enrolling the set of attributes associated with the pre-printed lottery ticket in the lottery with the central gaming system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2025
    Publication date: April 23, 2026
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Alan GOTLIEB, Prashant NEDUNGADI, Melissa MURILLO, Ryan KOOP, Gino GIUNTI
  • Publication number: 20260105485
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for the placement, retention, display, marketing, selection, removal, or combinations thereof, of a stored-value card. More specifically disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for the placement, retention, display, marketing, selection, removal, or combinations thereof, of a stored-value card associated with an offer for sale of the stored-value card, an advertisement of a stored-value card, a potential purchase by a customer of the stored-value card, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2025
    Publication date: April 16, 2026
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Carrow, Jack Kirk Hu
  • Publication number: 20260105816
    Abstract: Systems and methods for completing a transaction request via receiving payment at a point of sale comprising: a lottery ticket provider, wherein the lottery ticket provider is remote from an originating location of the transaction request and wherein the lottery ticket provider comprises: a processing device; a user device; a fulfillment computer device; a lottery ticket; and a lottery ticket approved sales location database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2025
    Publication date: April 16, 2026
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Alan Gotlieb, Prashant Nedungadi, Melissa Murillo, Ryan Koop, Gino Giunti, Vipin Das Anantha Mohandas
  • Publication number: 20260093678
    Abstract: A method implemented by a computer comprising collecting historical data for a plurality of items; categorizing each of the plurality of items; assigning at least one of the plurality of items as an index item for at least another of the plurality of items; collecting data for a plurality of context parameters related to at least one of the plurality of items; and forecasting a value for one of the plurality of items needed over a future period of time, wherein the method reduces a data storage capacity requirement for the computer and increases said computer's processing speed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Anders R. Gjerde, William Palarca, Rick Myers, Calvin Tamano, Charissa Fanucchi, Peggah Elahi, Zohra Qasimi, Gemma Asin Laguna, Valerie R. Hancock
  • Patent number: 12586058
    Abstract: A method comprises receiving a request to add a stored-value card to an electronic wallet via interpreting an intelligent code which directs a user to a URL for an electronic wallet website; prompting a user for credentials to enter the electronic wallet website; determining whether the stored-value card already exists in the electronic wallet; and adding the stored-value card to the electronic wallet. A system comprises a computer device to receive a request to add a stored-value card to an electronic wallet via interpreting an intelligent code which directs a user to a URL for an electronic wallet website; to prompt a user for credentials to enter the electronic wallet website, to determine possession of the stored-value card, to determine whether the stored-value card already exists in the electronic wallet, and to add the stored-value card to the electronic wallet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventor: Tomas Ariel Campos
  • Patent number: 12561661
    Abstract: Systems and methods for completing a transaction request via receiving payment at a point of sale comprising: a lottery ticket provider, wherein the lottery ticket provider is remote from an originating location of the transaction request and wherein the lottery ticket provider comprises: a processing device; a user device; a fulfilment computer device; a lottery ticket; and a lottery ticket approved sales location database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard A. Gotlieb, Prashant Nedungadi, Vipin Das Anantha Mohandas, Ryan Koop, Gino Giunti, Melissa Murillo
  • Patent number: 12562034
    Abstract: Systems and methods for completing a transaction request via receiving payment at a point of sale comprising: a lottery ticket provider, wherein the lottery ticket provider is remote from an originating location of the transaction request and wherein the lottery ticket provider comprises: a processing device; a user device; a fulfillment computer device; a lottery ticket; and a lottery ticket approved sales location database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2026
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Alan Gotlieb, Prashant Nedungadi, Melissa Murillo, Ryan Koop, Gino Giunti, Vipin Das Anantha Mohandas
  • Publication number: 20260038074
    Abstract: A security enhanced display apparatus includes a body configured to position against a display and retain a plurality of stored-value cards. A display component extends from the body and is configured to attach to the display so that the display apparatus is locked to the display. A fraud deterrent component extends from the body and is configured to impede, and in some embodiments prevent, stored-value cards that have been removed from the body from being repositioned on the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2025
    Publication date: February 5, 2026
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Carrow, Jack Hu
  • Patent number: 12524779
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for the placement, retention, display, marketing, selection, removal, or combinations thereof, of a stored-value card. More specifically disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for the placement, retention, display, marketing, selection, removal, or combinations thereof, of a stored-value card associated with an offer for sale of the stored-value card, an advertisement of a stored-value card, a potential purchase by a customer of the stored-value card, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2026
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Andrew Carrow, Jack Kirk Hu
  • Publication number: 20260010894
    Abstract: Systems and methods for associating a proxy card with an electronic wallet are disclosed. A computer implemented method may include receiving an authentication information of a proxy card, and associating the proxy card with an electronic wallet, wherein associating the proxy card with the electronic wallet allows secure access to the electronic wallet when the proxy card is presented at a point of sale. A system may include a proxy card comprising authentication information, and an electronic wallet associated with the proxy card, wherein the association of the electronic wallet with the proxy card allows secure access to the electronic wallet when the proxy card is presented at a point of sale. A wallet redemption card may comprise a rewriteable magnetic stripe, a smart chip, a wireless communicator operably connected to the smart chip, and an interface operably connected between the rewriteable magnetic stripe and the smart chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2025
    Publication date: January 8, 2026
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel Campos, Tushar Vaish, Pranav Sheth
  • Patent number: 12517877
    Abstract: A method implemented by a computer comprising collecting historical data for a plurality of items; categorizing each of the plurality of items; assigning at least one of the plurality of items as an index item for at least another of the plurality of items; collecting data for a plurality of context parameters related to at least one of the plurality of items; and forecasting a value for one of the plurality of items needed over a future period of time, wherein the method reduces a data storage capacity requirement for the computer and increases said computer's processing speed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2026
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Anders R. Gjerde, William Palarca, Rick Myers, Calvin Tamano, Charissa Fanucchi, Peggah Elahi, Zohra Qasimi, Gemma Asin Laguna, Valerie R. Hancock
  • Patent number: 12450986
    Abstract: A method including receiving an activation request including an identifier uniquely identifying the pre-printed lottery ticket for a pre-printed lottery ticket from a point-of-sale terminal, accessing a record associated with the pre-printed lottery ticket, determining if the activation request is valid, determining a set of attributes associated with the pre-printed lottery ticket based upon the identifier uniquely identifying the pre-printed lottery ticket, determining a central gaming system responsible for administering a lottery with which the pre-printed lottery ticket is associated, and enrolling the set of attributes associated with the pre-printed lottery ticket in the lottery with the central gaming system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2025
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Alan Gotlieb, Prashant Nedungadi, Melissa Murillo, Ryan Koop, Gino Giunti
  • Patent number: 12430636
    Abstract: Systems and methods for associating a proxy card with an electronic wallet are disclosed. A computer implemented method may include receiving an authentication information of a proxy card, and associating the proxy card with an electronic wallet, wherein associating the proxy card with the electronic wallet allows secure access to the electronic wallet when the proxy card is presented at a point of sale. A system may include a proxy card comprising authentication information, and an electronic wallet associated with the proxy card, wherein the association of the electronic wallet with the proxy card allows secure access to the electronic wallet when the proxy card is presented at a point of sale. A wallet redemption card may comprise a rewriteable magnetic stripe, a smart chip, a wireless communicator operably connected to the smart chip, and an interface operably connected between the rewriteable magnetic stripe and the smart chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2024
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2025
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel Campos, Tushar Vaish, Pranav Sheth
  • Publication number: 20250279989
    Abstract: A device comprises: a receiver configured to receive a client certificate; a processor coupled to the receiver and configured to: authenticate the client certificate, extract, in response to the authentication, attributes from the client certificate, and create, in response to the extraction, a message comprising reformatted attributes based on the attributes, wherein the reformatted attributes can be trusted; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the message. A device comprises: a processor configured to: process a client certificate comprising a certificate identifier (ID) attribute, a tenant ID attribute, and a role ID attribute, and package the client certificate in a request for a shared service; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2025
    Publication date: September 4, 2025
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Derk Norton, Tushar Vaish, Jeff Webb
  • Patent number: 12380428
    Abstract: A computerized system for activating, issuing and otherwise managing transactions and activities pertaining to stored-value cards over a communications network. A central information database is provided for storing stored-value cardholder and card purchaser information received directly from respective stored-value cardholders and card purchasers PCs through a universal central processor via respective communication gateways. The central processor is coupled for communication realtime to multiple unaffiliated stored-value card processing networks normally operated by respective hosts. Each network includes a stored-value card processor coupled to a stored-value card database and multiple respective merchant communication devices. The central processor is programmed for managing the activation and issuance of transactions and activities for the stored-value card through the respective unaffiliated networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2025
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas J. Sullivan, J. Simmons Graves
  • Publication number: 20250232291
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a request to process, against an electronic wallet, a portion of a transaction, an electronic wallet optionally comprising a sub-wallet, the transaction processed against the wallet and/or sub-wallet. The method further includes identifying one or more electronic value tokens in the e-wallet and/or sub-wallet that, when used together, will cover the portion of the transaction. The method further includes applying the electronic value tokens to the portion of the transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 17, 2025
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Ariel Campos, Keith Miller, Teri Llach, Kellie D. Harper, Ansar Ansari
  • Publication number: 20250190994
    Abstract: Systems and methods discussed herein relate to a system for detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions through collecting requests for website access, stored-card trades and sales, and transactions using physical or electronically issued credit, debit, stored-value, and other cards. The fraud detection system not only flags individual transactions, but is also configured to dynamically track and update banned/watch lists associated with request artifacts and cards in order to catch and prevent individual actors as well as BOTs, at least by adjusting the thresholds used to evaluate risk scores and what is placed on the banned/watch lists based upon requests received as well as information from financial institutions, merchants, government agencies, and watchdog groups. The system is also configured to provide information to those groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Ivey, Rajiv Venkataramana Appana, Patrick Ramsey, Theodore Yeh
  • Patent number: 12323407
    Abstract: A device comprises: a receiver configured to receive a client certificate; a processor coupled to the receiver and configured to: authenticate the client certificate, extract, in response to the authentication, attributes from the client certificate, and create, in response to the extraction, a message comprising reformatted attributes based on the attributes, wherein the reformatted attributes can be trusted; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the message. A device comprises: a processor configured to: process a client certificate comprising a certificate identifier (ID) attribute, a tenant ID attribute, and a role ID attribute, and package the client certificate in a request for a shared service; and a transmitter coupled to the processor and configured to transmit the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2025
    Assignee: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Derk Norton, Tushar Vaish, Jeff Webb
  • Publication number: 20250117823
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for providing targeted marketing to goods and services provides and consumer resource management services to consumers. An example system and method for targeted marketing comprises collecting transaction data from point-of-sale (POS) terminals and using a consumer identifier in the transaction data to access stored information about the consumer. This information may be used to target offers and advertisement to the consumer. In an example system for consumer resource management, a consumer may configure a consumer account on the enterprise infrastructure via a web-site. The consumer may use the consumer account to purchase and configure gift cards that may be used for purchasing goods and services. A universal transaction identifier may be associated with the consumer account and used to purchase goods and services from more than one selected goods and services providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: Blackhawk Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Roberts, Jennifer K. Mathe, Khahn Nguyen