Patents by Inventor Charles A. Fillinger
Charles A. Fillinger 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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Patent number: 7905400Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2009Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: The Western Union CompanyInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Patent number: 7600673Abstract: A point-of-sale device useful in relation to a variety of circumstances and/or utilization methods. Various implementations of such point-of-sale devices are disclosed. For example, one particular point-of-sale device includes a base unit adapted for performing merchant functions and a peripheral unit adapted to perform customer functions. The base unit can include a base unit housing with a processor disposed therein and capable of supporting a variety of transaction types.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignees: First Data Corporation, The Western Union CompanyInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Publication number: 20090145958Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: June 11, 2009Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Patent number: 7506809Abstract: The present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2006Date of Patent: March 24, 2009Assignees: First Data Corporation, The Western Union CompanyInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Patent number: 7458507Abstract: Methods, systems, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are disclosed which provide ATM currency conversion capabilities. In one embodiment, a financial account number associated with a financial account maintained by a customer at a financial institution is received, a foreign currency type associated with the financial account is determined, and a choice is presented to the customer at the ATM to conduct a financial transaction in the foreign currency type. A currency selection is received from the customer and at least a portion of the financial transaction is conducted at the ATM in the selected currency.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 2, 2008Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Charles A. Fillinger, Barry O'Sullivan
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Publication number: 20070228150Abstract: Methods, systems, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are disclosed which provide ATM currency conversion capabilities. In one embodiment, a financial account number associated with a financial account maintained by a customer at a financial institution is received, a foreign currency type associated with the financial account is determined, and a choice is presented to the customer at the ATM to conduct a financial transaction in the foreign currency type. A currency selection is received from the customer and at least a portion of the financial transaction is conducted at the ATM in the selected currency.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2007Publication date: October 4, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Charles Fillinger, Barry O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 7219832Abstract: Methods, systems, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are disclosed which provide ATM currency conversion capabilities. In one embodiment, a financial account number associated with a financial account maintained by a customer at a financial institution is received, a foreign currency type associated with the financial account is determined, and a choice is presented to the customer at the ATM to conduct a financial transaction in the foreign currency type. A currency selection is received from the customer and at least a portion of the financial transaction is conducted at the ATM in the selected currency.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignees: First Data Corporation, The Western Union CompanyInventors: Charles A. Fillinger, Barry O'Sullivan
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Publication number: 20070029376Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2006Publication date: February 8, 2007Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra Mollett, James Price, Charles Fillinger, Eric Nelson, Dean Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Patent number: 7086584Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Publication number: 20060022032Abstract: Methods, systems, and Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are disclosed which provide ATM currency conversion capabilities. In one embodiment, a financial account number associated with a financial account maintained by a customer at a financial institution is received, a foreign currency type associated with the financial account is determined, and a choice is presented to the customer at the ATM to conduct a financial transaction in the foreign currency type. A currency selection is received from the customer and at least a portion of the financial transaction is conducted at the ATM in the selected currency.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Charles Fillinger, Barry O'Sullivan
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Patent number: 6886742Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more point-of-sale devices for effectuating value transfers. In particular implementations, various point-of-sale devices are in communication with various transaction systems. Thus, a transaction can be effectuated from one point-of-sale device to another utilizing one or more of the communicably coupled transaction systems. The transaction systems can include, but are not limited to, money transfer systems, fraud detection systems, check acceptance systems.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: May 3, 2005Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Patent number: 6827260Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for effectuating transactions using a point-of-sale device. The present invention is applicable to a broad range of transaction types including but not limited to, money or other value transfers, value transfers, check acceptance protocols, loyalty program utilization, fraud detection, and the like. The methods of the present invention provide the ability to fulfill the various transaction types through access to one or more transaction systems accessible to the point-of-sale device. Thus, in some instances, a common point-of-sale device can be used to effectuate different transaction types depending upon which transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2002Date of Patent: December 7, 2004Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Publication number: 20030222135Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for configuring and/or providing a configurable point-of-sale system. Various methods of the present invention include providing a point-of-sale device and coupling it to a communication network. One or more transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device via the transaction network, instructions are loaded to the memory of the point-of-sale device allowing it to access the transaction system. Various systems include a plurality of point-of-sale devices communicably coupled to various transaction systems via a communication network. The point-of-sale devices can be configurable to access one or more of the various transaction systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: December 4, 2003Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Publication number: 20030021242Abstract: A method for a facility communication system to provide a targeted electronic communication to a user having a personal wireless device comprising the steps of storing user specific information in a storage location, providing the personal wireless device with a transceiver device, recognizing the presence of the personal wireless device transceiver when the personal wireless device is within a predetermined distance from the facility communication system, sending a request for user specific information from the facility communication system to the personal wireless device, retrieving the user specific information, sending the user specific information from the personal wireless device to the facility communication system, comparing the user specific information to predetermined criteria and sending a targeted electronic communication to the personal wireless device corresponding to the user specific informationType: ApplicationFiled: March 19, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Ian M. Drysdale, Charles A. Fillinger
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Publication number: 20020166891Abstract: Systems and methods including one or more point-of-sale devices for effectuating value transfers. In particular implementations, various point-of-sale devices are in communication with various transaction systems. Thus, a transaction can be effectuated from one point-of-sale device to another utilizing one or more of the communicably coupled transaction systems. The transaction systems can include, but are not limited to, money transfer systems, fraud detection systems, check acceptance systems, and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: November 14, 2002Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Publication number: 20020153414Abstract: A point-of-sale device useful in relation to a variety of circumstances and/or utilization methods. Various implementations of such point-of-sale devices are disclosed. For example, one particular point-of-sale device includes a base unit adapted for performing merchant functions and a peripheral unit adapted to perform customer functions. The base unit can include a base unit housing with a processor disposed therein and capable of supporting a variety of transaction types.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton
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Publication number: 20020156683Abstract: Among other things, the present invention provides a variety of systems and methods for effectuating transactions using a point-of-sale device. Tthe present invention is applicable to a broad reange of transaction types including, but not limited to, money or other value transfers, value transfers, check acceptance protocols, loyalty program utilization, fraud detection, and the like. The methods of the present invention provide the ability to fulfill the various transaction types through access to one or more transaction systems accessible to the point-of-sale device. Thus, in some instances, a common point-of-sale device can be used to effectuate different transaction types depending upon which transaction systems are accessible to the point-of-sale device.sale devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2002Publication date: October 24, 2002Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Earney Stoutenburg, Cassandra J. Mollett, James Price, Charles A. Fillinger, Eric M. Nelson, Dean A. Seifert, Jeffrey Singleton