Patents by Inventor Charles L. Dennis

Charles L. Dennis 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).

  • Patent number: 11405781
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 10669130
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20200008060
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20200008058
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 10455419
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 10440572
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20180072539
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20180014193
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 9848298
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Patent number: 9838872
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX)to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A Snyder, Michael F Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 9801063
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20170280323
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20160373930
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20160323709
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Patent number: 9456348
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J Boyle
  • Patent number: 9432845
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Randall A. Snyder, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis
  • Patent number: 9420448
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20160227405
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20160021537
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Charles L Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J Boyle
  • Patent number: 9185123
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: FINSPHERE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick E. Boyle