Patents by Inventor Carl Stone
Carl Stone 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).
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Publication number: 20140349575Abstract: A method of activation and authorization of a near field communication (NFC) enabled device comprising: receiving login information from an NFC enabled device; sending packet data via a network in response to receiving the login information from the NFC enabled device; and receiving corresponding data from the NFC enabled device in response to the sending of the packet data, the sending of the packet data and the receiving of the corresponding code facilitates the activation and authorization of the NFC enabled device, and the subsequent activation of the NFC device via a NFC link without further authorization of the NFC enabled device, is described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventors: Kent Griffin, Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20140323052Abstract: Methods and systems utilize a shake and transfer process to initiate a wireless communication and provide a user device with time and location information of the communication, which can be associated with contact information of a user of the other device. As a result, a user has additional information associated with a contact, and the time and location information can be used to determine or track elapsed time and distance traveled between communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Inventors: Sebastien Taveau, Carl Stone, Nadav Naaman, Hadi Nahari
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Patent number: 8838987Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for allowing a user to select a non-numeric PIN or password and use that to access content instead of a conventional numerical PIN. A series of visual, textual, and/or audio “digits” form the PIN, where each succeeding digit may be related to one or more of the preceding digits.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Ebay Inc.Inventor: Carl Stone
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Patent number: 8813182Abstract: A method of activation and authorization of a near field communication (NFC) enabled device comprising: receiving login information from an NFC enabled device; sending packet data via a network in response to receiving the login information from the NFC enabled device; and receiving corresponding data from the NFC enabled device in response to the sending of the packet data, the sending of the packet data and the receiving of the corresponding code facilitates the activation and authorization of the NFC enabled device, and the subsequent activation of the NFC device via a NFC link without further authorization of the NFC enabled device, is described herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Ebay Inc.Inventors: Kent Griffin, Carl Stone
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Patent number: 8781393Abstract: Methods and systems utilize a shake and transfer process to initiate a wireless communication provide a user device with time and location information of the communication, which can be associated with contact information of a user of the other device. As a result, a user has additional information associated with a contact, and the time and location information can be used to determine or track elapsed time and distance traveled between communications.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2009Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Ebay Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Taveau, Carl Stone, Nadav Naaman, Hadi Nahari
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Publication number: 20130115834Abstract: A bellows for protecting a U-joint in a marine stern drive includes a flexible, hollow body defining an interior space and open at opposite ends, the body formed of a thermoplastic elastomer material to be self-supporting, having a first mating end and a second mating end and being pleated therebetween, a first sealing cuff formed of an elastomeric material, softer than the thermoplastic elastomer material, bonded to the first mating end and, a second sealing cuff formed of an elastomeric material, softer than the thermoplastic elastomer material, bonded to the second mating end.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2011Publication date: May 9, 2013Inventors: Carl Stone, William Gremminger, Emil Hasl
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Publication number: 20120303480Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for an electronic shopping list running on a user device to aid a shopper. The electronic shopping list may obtain detailed information of products that match items on the list from inventory databases of one or more sellers. The shopper may use the product information to select the sellers and the specific products to purchase. Advantageously, the shopper may compare product information from multiple sellers. The electronic shopping list also keeps track of items from the list that have been purchased as the products are checked out. By checking off purchased products against items on the list, the electronic shopping list may remind the shopper when there are un-purchased items on the list before the purchase transaction is completed. Advantageously, from the alert, the shopper may select a product at the checkout counter for purchase and pick up the product after the purchase.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2011Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: EBAY, INC.Inventor: Carl Stone
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Patent number: 8233841Abstract: A method of application initialization of a near field communication (NFC) enabled device comprising loading a first NFC enabled device with an application for conducting a financial transaction over a network; and transferring the application to a second NFC enabled device via a NFC link, is described herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2008Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Ebay Inc.Inventors: Kent Griffin, Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20120084199Abstract: A user, such as a merchant, populates a form, such as an on-boarding form from a payment provider, with information unique to the user. In one embodiment, the user enters a URL address. The information is communicated to the payment provider, who then obtains additional information about the user based on the information. In one embodiment, web scraping results in a name, address, a phone number, and/or an email address for the user. The form is populated with this information by the payment provider and returned to the user for confirmation or correction. As a result, the form filling is easier for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: EBAY INC.Inventor: Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20110246363Abstract: In one embodiment, a transaction is authenticated by a payment provider, as opposed to a merchant, using two user devices without the user having to enter information, such as an email or password. When the user is ready to make a purchase from a merchant site, a unique transaction ID is created by the payment provider. That transaction ID, along with data about the transaction, such as specific items and cost, is automatically sent to the payment provider through a second device linked to the purchasing device. The payment provider compares the identifier from the sending device, such as the phone number, and the transaction ID with information stored in its database. If there is a match, the transaction/user may be approved or authenticated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2010Publication date: October 6, 2011Applicant: EBAY INC.Inventor: Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20110239272Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for allowing a user to select a non-numeric PIN or password and use that to access content instead of a conventional numerical PIN. A series of visual, textual, and/or audio “digits” form the PIN, where each succeeding digit may be related to one or more of the preceding digits.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2010Publication date: September 29, 2011Applicant: eBay Inc.Inventor: Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20110076941Abstract: Methods and systems utilize a shake and transfer process to provide a consumer with an enhanced user experience. In a first embodiment, a purchase is made between two devices using NFC, and a shake and transfer process downloads large data, such as a movie, video, or game, from one device to the other. In a second embodiment, the user can select information or data, such as non-user contacts, photos, or videos, on the phone to transfer during a shake and transfer process. In yet another embodiment, a user may pay for purchases from an unattended merchant, such as a vending machine, using a shake and transfer process, where the user may also receive incentives, based on the user profile and/or purchase, from the unattended merchant.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: eBay Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Taveau, Carl Stone, Nadav Naaman, Hadi Nahari
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Publication number: 20110076942Abstract: Methods and systems utilize a shake and transfer process to initiate a wireless communication provide a user device with time and location information of the communication, which can be associated with contact information of a user of the other device. As a result, a user has additional information associated with a contact, and the time and location information can be used to determine or track elapsed time and distance traveled between communications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2009Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: eBay Inc.Inventors: Sebastien Taveau, Carl Stone, Nadav Naaman, Hadi Nahari
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Patent number: 7916123Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a processor supported by the housing, a memory coupled to the processor, and a communications transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to support voice conference calling between more than two parties. A program stored in the memory and running on the processor is configured to provide a user interface on the display which is configured to display indicators representative of the parties on the conference call. The user interface includes the hold area configured to display indicators representative of the parties on hold and an active area configured to display indicators representative of the parties active on the conference call.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2010Date of Patent: March 29, 2011Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ryan Robertson, Eric Williams, Stephane Maes, Timothy Twerdahl, Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20100332351Abstract: A payment button on a device, such as a mobile phone, allows the user to remain on the window or page from which an item was selected for purchase. When the user is ready to purchases, the button is selected, and the user simply enters an identifier, such as a password or PIN, and the transaction is processed. The button remains on the same screen and changes during different stages of the payment process.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2009Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: eBay Inc.Inventor: Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20100273466Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a processor supported by the housing, a memory coupled to the processor, and a communications transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to support voice conference calling between more than two parties. A program stored in the memory and running on the processor is configured to provide a user interface on the display which is configured to display indicators representative of the parties on the conference call. The user interface includes the hold area configured to display indicators representative of the parties on hold and an active area configured to display indicators representative of the parties active on the conference call.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Ryan Robertson, Eric Williams, Stephane Maes, Timothy Twerdahl, Carl Stone
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Patent number: 7812817Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a processor supported by the housing, a memory coupled to the processor, and a communications transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to support voice conference calling between more than two parties. A program stored in the memory and running on the processor is configured to provide a user interface on the display which is configured to display indicators representative of the parties on the conference call. The user interface includes the hold area configured to display indicators representative of the parties on hold and an active area configured to display indicators representative of the parties active on the conference call.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2007Date of Patent: October 12, 2010Assignee: Palm, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Robertson, Eric Williams, Stephane Maes, Timothy Twerdahl, Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20090193500Abstract: A method of activation and authorization of a near field communication (NFC) enabled device comprising: receiving login information from an NFC enabled device; sending packet data via a network in response to receiving the login information from the NFC enabled device; and receiving corresponding data from the NFC enabled device in response to the sending of the packet data, the sending of the packet data and the receiving of the corresponding code facilitates the activation and authorization of the NFC enabled device, and the subsequent activation of the NFC device via a NFC link without further authorization of the NFC enabled device, is described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Kent Griffin, Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20090191811Abstract: A method of application initialization of a near field communication (NFC) enabled device comprising loading a first NFC enabled device with an application for conducting a financial transaction over a network; and transferring the application to a second NFC enabled device via a NFC link, is described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2008Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Kent Griffin, Carl Stone
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Publication number: 20080012825Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, a processor supported by the housing, a memory coupled to the processor, and a communications transceiver coupled to the processor. The transceiver is configured to support voice conference calling between more than two parties. A program stored in the memory and running on the processor is configured to provide a user interface on the display which is configured to display indicators representative of the parties on the conference call. The user interface includes the hold area configured to display indicators representative of the parties on hold and an active area configured to display indicators representative of the parties active on the conference call.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Ryan Robertson, Eric Williams, Stephane Maes, Timothy Twerdahl, Carl Stone