Patents Assigned to SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLC
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Patent number: 11968195Abstract: The present invention is related to systems and methods that improve the security of computer networks. These systems and methods may be utilized in various applications such as electronic commerce, secure document access, and electronic authentication. The systems and methods include methods for accessing secure accounts without the use of passwords in order to eliminate the need for passwords. In addition, systems and methods further deter automated attacks online using email authentication.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, Jr., Brandon Trebitowski, Isaiah Baca, Patrick Killoran
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Publication number: 20240127254Abstract: An email-based e-commerce system is disclosed with additional features for added security. The system may include security features for email based e-commerce providing added assurance to customers of a higher level of protection than generally required. These security features enhance the password reset function without requiring a password, generate confirmations on outside messaging systems and implement an oversight management tool for authorizing transactions. The methods and apparatus described herein may enhance security by designing a system that can confirm payments through a separate non-email based media. The e-commerce system may send alerts or requests for confirmation in a variety of media to ensure a secure payment process. The methods and apparatus described herein may expand the list of individuals that may request or approve payments based on a single account registered by a single credit card holder. A single user may receive requests from registered sub-customers for payments by email.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James KASSEMI, Lawrence Glen HOLCOMB, John P. KILLORAN, JR., Patrick KILLORAN
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Patent number: 11961127Abstract: An email payment gateway may be configured to send emails to potential donors. The emails may include mailto hyperlinks. Each mailto hyperlink may be associated with one or more fundraising campaigns, and each mailto hyperlink describes an email message that may be generated when that hyperlink is selected. When a mailto hyperlink is selected, the generated email message may include one or more parameters related to the fundraising campaign associated with the hyperlink, such as an identifier of the fundraising campaign, donor identity or donation amount. The generated email message may then be transmitted to the email payment gateway. The email payment gateway may receive the message and, based on the parameters in the received message, process the donation on behalf of the donor.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventor: John P. Killoran, Jr.
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Publication number: 20240020686Abstract: A method for leveraging email to complete an online transaction from a third party vendor, the method comprising: storing customer information, the customer information including a customer name, customer email address, customer shipping address, and customer billing information. The method further comprises receiving an authorization request from an application programming interface associated with a third party vendor requesting access to a portion of the customer information and receiving confirmation from a customer to allow the third party vendor to access the portion of the customer information. The method further comprising transmitting an access code to the third party vendor and receiving a request message from the third party vendor, wherein the request message comprises the access code, and wherein the request message requests an authorization token. The method may further comprise confirming the received access code and transmitting an authorization token to the third party vendor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James KASSEMI, Lawrence Glen HOLCOMB, Dave WALZ-BURKETT, John P. KILLORAN, JR., Nora ZULICK, Mike CASSIO
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Publication number: 20240005300Abstract: A method and system implemented in an e-commerce system to facilitate transactions between a customer and a vendor is disclosed. The method includes generating, by a processor, the requested at least one NFC code and token, wherein the at least one NFC code and token an identification of the price the customer pays for a specific product, the customer's amount owed on an invoice or granting access to a secure account, transmitting, by a transmitter, the at least one NFC code and token to a vendor server; receiving, by a receiver, a response email, wherein the response email includes the token; decoding, by the processor, the token; performing, by the processor, an Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) validation; and processing, by the processor, the transaction, on a condition that the SPF and DKIM validations are approved.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventor: John P. KILLORAN, JR.
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Publication number: 20230401559Abstract: A donation processing system receives a text message from a donor indicating that they would like to make a donation to a non-profit organization. In response to the text message, a response message indicating the particulars of the donation including the donation amount and the non-profit organization is sent to the user. The donor reviews the information and, if the information is correct, a confirmation message is sent from the donor in response to the response message. The confirmation message confirms the donation. The donation is then made to the non-profit organization in response to the confirmation message.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventor: Gabriel L. Sierra
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Publication number: 20230394451Abstract: A method to enable transactions comprising transmitting, by a vendor server, a request message to the e-commerce system for a token. Receiving a token in response to the request message. Generating an offer message including a mailto hyperlink, wherein the offer message is an email message including a mailto hyperlink is configured to generate an email reply message include the token. Transmitting the offer message to an email address associated with the customer. Receiving a response message from the e-commerce system, the response message including transaction details that confirm the token was validated by the e-commerce system. Transmitting a payment processing request message to a payment processor, wherein the payment processing request is based on the transaction details. Receiving a notification from the payment processor, that payment processing has been completed. Transmitting an email message to the email address of the customer, that payment has been processed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James KASSEMI, Lawrence Glen HOLCOMB, Dave WALZ-BURKETT
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Patent number: 11797977Abstract: A method and system implemented in an e-commerce system to facilitate transactions between a customer and a vendor is disclosed. The method includes generating, by a processor, the requested at least one NFC code and token, wherein the at least one NFC code and token an identification of the price the customer pays for a specific product, the customer's amount owed on an invoice or granting access to a secure account, transmitting, by a transmitter, the at least one NFC code and token to a vendor server; receiving, by a receiver, a response email, wherein the response email includes the token; decoding, by the processor, the token; performing, by the processor, an Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) validation; and processing, by the processor, the transaction, on a condition that the SPF and DKIM validations are approved.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventor: John P. Killoran, Jr.
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Patent number: 11797981Abstract: A method for leveraging email to complete an online transaction from a third party vendor, the method comprising: storing customer information, the customer information including a customer name, customer email address, customer shipping address, and customer billing information. The method further comprises receiving an authorization request from an application programming interface associated with a third party vendor requesting access to a portion of the customer information and receiving confirmation from a customer to allow the third party vendor to access the portion of the customer information. The method further comprising transmitting an access code to the third party vendor and receiving a request message from the third party vendor, wherein the request message comprises the access code, and wherein the request message requests an authorization token. The method may further comprise confirming the received access code and transmitting an authorization token to the third party vendor.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James Kassemi, Lawrence Glen Holcomb, Dave Walz-Burkett, John P. Killoran, Jr., Nora Zulick, Mike Cassio
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Publication number: 20230316269Abstract: A system and method to facilitate transactions between a customer and a vendor is disclosed. The system and method include receiving a response email, wherein the response email includes a short lookup token associated with the transaction between a customer and a vendor; determining the long token associated with the short lookup token; decoding the long token; performing a validation of the decoded long token; and processing the transaction, on a condition that validation is approved. A system and method may also include receiving an email, the email includes a short lookup token integrated into the string of characters that compose the email address and is associated with the transaction between a customer and a vendor; determining a long token associated with the short lookup token; decoding the long token; performing a validation of the decoded long token; and processing the transaction, on a condition that validation is approved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James KASSEMI, John P. KILLORAN, JR., Chad PERSON, Isaiah BACA
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Patent number: 11775948Abstract: A method to enable transactions comprising transmitting, by a vendor server, a request message to the e-commerce system for a token. Receiving a token in response to the request message. Generating an offer message including a mailto hyperlink, wherein the offer message is an email message including a mailto hyperlink is configured to generate an email reply message include the token. Transmitting the offer message to an email address associated with the customer. Receiving a response message from the e-commerce system, the response message including transaction details that confirm the token was validated by the e-commerce system. Transmitting a payment processing request message to a payment processor, wherein the payment processing request is based on the transaction details. Receiving a notification from the payment processor, that payment processing has been completed. Transmitting an email message to the email address of the customer, that payment has been processed.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James Kassemi, Lawrence Glen Holcomb, Dave Walz-Burkett
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Patent number: 11769138Abstract: A donation processing system receives a text message from a donor indicating that they would like to make a donation to a non-profit organization. In response to the text message, a response message indicating the particulars of the donation including the donation amount and the non-profit organization is sent to the user. The donor reviews the information and, if the information is correct, a confirmation message is sent from the donor in response to the response message. The confirmation message confirms the donation. The donation is then made to the non-profit organization in response to the confirmation message.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventor: Gabriel L. Sierra
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Patent number: 11727410Abstract: An email-based e-commerce system is disclosed with additional features for added security. The system may include security features for email based e-commerce providing added assurance to customers of a higher level of protection than generally required. These security features enhance the password reset function without requiring a password, generate confirmations on outside messaging systems and implement an oversight management tool for authorizing transactions. The methods and apparatus described herein may enhance security by designing a system that can confirm payments through a separate non-email based media. The e-commerce system may send alerts or requests for confirmation in a variety of media to ensure a secure payment process. The methods and apparatus described herein may expand the list of individuals that may request or approve payments based on a single account registered by a single credit card holder. A single user may receive requests from registered sub-customers for payments by email.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2019Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James Kassemi, Lawrence Glen Holcomb, John P. Killoran, Jr., Patrick Killoran
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Patent number: 11699148Abstract: A system and method to facilitate transactions between a customer and a vendor is disclosed. The system and method include receiving a response email, wherein the response email includes a short lookup token associated with the transaction between a customer and a vendor; determining the long token associated with the short lookup token; decoding the long token; performing a validation of the decoded long token; and processing the transaction, on a condition that validation is approved. A system and method may also include receiving an email, the email includes a short lookup token integrated into the string of characters that compose the email address and is associated with the transaction between a customer and a vendor; determining a long token associated with the short lookup token; decoding the long token; performing a validation of the decoded long token; and processing the transaction, on a condition that validation is approved.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James Kassemi, John P. Killoran, Jr., Chad Person, Isaiah Baca
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Publication number: 20230214898Abstract: A system and method for leveraging email to complete a checkout for registered and unregistered customers of the e-commerce system are disclosed. The system and method include receiving, by an email payment gateway, an email message comprising a customer email address and a token. The token includes transaction information for a transaction from a third party vendor. The system and method further include determining a registration status of a customer based on the customer email address, wherein the registration status is one of a registered customer of the e-commerce system or an unregistered customer of the e-commerce system. The system and method further include decoding the token and sending an email message to the customer email address based on the registration status and the decoded token.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James KASSEMI, JR., Nora ZULICK
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Publication number: 20230132231Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for integrating email, SMS, and social media based transactions with interactive television or standard cable with Internet access to make payments. Disclosed is a method to tie together a vendor and a cable provider with an e-commerce system leveraging each entity's customer information to streamline the payment process. Also disclosed are multiple methods to allow customers to make messaging based payments via interactive cable television features. The messaging allows for payments based on various levels of convergence between Internet and cable television experiences.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2022Publication date: April 27, 2023Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: John P. Killoran, JR., Patrick L. Killoran
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Publication number: 20230073622Abstract: A method and system implemented in an e-commerce system to facilitate transactions between a customer and a vendor is disclosed. The method includes generating, by a processor, the requested at least one NFC code and token, wherein the at least one NFC code and token an identification of the price the customer pays for a specific product, the customer's amount owed on an invoice or granting access to a secure account, transmitting, by a transmitter, the at least one NFC code and token to a vendor server; receiving, by a receiver, a response email, wherein the response email includes the token; decoding, by the processor, the token; performing, by the processor, an Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) validation; and processing, by the processor, the transaction, on a condition that the SPF and DKIM validations are approved.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventor: John P. KILLORAN, JR.
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Publication number: 20230034935Abstract: A method implemented in an e-commerce system to facilitate transactions between a customer and a vendor using embedded forms includes requesting by a vendor system to an e-commerce system to generate an embedded form for use in an SMTP email campaign. The method further includes transmitting emails with embedded forms including at least one token by the vendor system to a customer device. The method further includes rendering the embedded form in email to the customer device and receiving a response email, wherein the response email includes input details requested in the specified input fields and a token; authenticating the response email; decoding the token and processing a transaction based on the customer input details requested in the specified input fields of the embedded form.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2022Publication date: February 2, 2023Applicant: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James KASSEMI, Chad PERSON, John P. KILLORAN, JR., Patrick KILLORAN
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Patent number: 11562350Abstract: A system and method for leveraging email to complete a checkout for registered and unregistered customers of the e-commerce system are disclosed. The system and method include receiving, by an email payment gateway, an email message comprising a customer email address and a token. The token includes transaction information for a transaction from a third party vendor. The system and method further include determining a registration status of a customer based on the customer email address, wherein the registration status is one of a registered customer of the e-commerce system or an unregistered customer of the e-commerce system. The system and method further include decoding the token and sending an email message to the customer email address based on the registration status and the decoded token.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventors: James Kassemi, Nora Zulick
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Patent number: 11551198Abstract: A method and system implemented in an e-commerce system to facilitate transactions between a customer and a vendor is disclosed. The method includes generating, by a processor, the requested at least one NFC code and token, wherein the at least one NFC code and token an identification of the price the customer pays for a specific product, the customer's amount owed on an invoice or granting access to a secure account, transmitting, by a transmitter, the at least one NFC code and token to a vendor server; receiving, by a receiver, a response email, wherein the response email includes the token; decoding, by the processor, the token; performing, by the processor, an Sender Policy Framework (SPF) and DomainKeys Identified Mail (DKIM) validation; and processing, by the processor, the transaction, on a condition that the SPF and DKIM validations are approved.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: SWOOP IP HOLDINGS LLCInventor: John P. Killoran, Jr.