Patents by Inventor Christine A. Franco

Christine A. Franco 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).

  • Publication number: 20230394886
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to personalized spatial audio profiles and providing personalized spatial audio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Taylor G. CARRIGAN, Patrick L. COFFMAN, Amy E. DEDONATO, Charles C. HOYT, Christine A. FRANCO, Mitchell L. LERNER, Camille MOUSSETTE, Pavel PIVONKA, Christopher J. SANDERS, Hugo D. VERWEIJ
  • Publication number: 20230394464
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides enhanced financial statements such as credit statements that provide customized payment options to a customer that takes into account the total amount owed by the customer, and past payments made by the customer. The customized payment options are determined with the goal of providing more payment options that encourage financial health, while not overwhelming the customer with too many options or irrelevant options. The customized payment options can be displayed in an interactive user interface for paying a credit statement that can visually inform a user of the benefit of the respective payment options with respect to the impact of the respective payment option on the customer's financial health—at least as it pertains to a credit account for which the statement was issued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Melim, Christine A. Franco, Glen W. Steele, Mischa K. McLachlan, Michael Artemiw, Ashish C. Nagre, David T. Haggerty, Fadi S. Obeid, Katie M. McIndoe, Richard W. Heard, Rima Kakarla, Akila Suresh, Jarad M. Fisher
  • Patent number: 11810100
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides enhanced financial statements such as credit statements that provide customized payment options to a customer that takes into account the total amount owed by the customer, and past payments made by the customer. The customized payment options are determined with the goal of providing more payment options that encourage financial health, while not overwhelming the customer with too many options or irrelevant options. The customized payment options can be displayed in an interactive user interface for paying a credit statement that can visually inform a user of the benefit of the respective payment options with respect to the impact of the respective payment option on the customer's financial health—at least as it pertains to a credit account for which the statement was issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Artemiw, Aaron M. Melim, Ashish C. Nagre, Christine A. Franco, David T. Haggerty, Fadi S. Obeid, Glen W. Steele, Katie M. McIndoe, Mischa K. McLachlan, Richard W. Heard, Rima Kakarla, Akila Suresh, Jarad M. Fisher
  • Patent number: 11769141
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides enhanced financial statements such as credit statements that provide customized payment options to a customer that takes into account the total amount owed by the customer, and past payments made by the customer. The customized payment options are determined with the goal of providing more payment options that encourage financial health, while not overwhelming the customer with too many options or irrelevant options. The customized payment options can be displayed in an interactive user interface for paying a credit statement that can visually inform a user of the benefit of the respective payment options with respect to the impact of the respective payment option on the customer's financial health—at least as it pertains to a credit account for which the statement was issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Melim, Christine A. Franco, Glen W. Steele, Mischa K. McLachlan, Michael Artemiw, Ashish C. Nagre, David T. Haggerty, Fadi S. Obeid, Katie M. McIndoe, Richard W. Heard, Rima Kakarla, Akila Suresh, Jarad M. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20230252558
    Abstract: In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for provisioning an electronic device with an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for providing usage information of an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for providing visual feedback on a representation of an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing the tracking of a category are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing a transfer of items are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing an authentication credential connected with an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for activating a physical account object are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing balance transfers are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Marcel VAN OS, Stacey R. ABRAMS, Jae Woo CHANG, Steven EASTCOTT, Jarad M. FISHER, Christine FRANCO, David HAGGERTY, Richard W. HEARD, Mischa MCLACHLAN, Aaron MELIM, Ashish C. NAGRE, Akila SURESH
  • Patent number: 11610259
    Abstract: In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for provisioning an electronic device with an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for providing usage information of an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for providing visual feedback on a representation of an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing the tracking of a category are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing a transfer of items are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing an authentication credential connected with an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for activating a physical account object are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing balance transfers are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Van Os, Jae Woo Chang, Teofila Connor, Jarad Fisher, Ashish Nagre, Christine A. Franco, Brian D. Jett, David Harbige, Richard W. Heard, Aaron M. Melim, Akila Suresh
  • Publication number: 20230018011
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides enhanced financial statements such as credit statements that provide customized payment options to a customer that takes into account the total amount owed by the customer, and past payments made by the customer. The customized payment options are determined with the goal of providing more payment options that encourage financial health, while not overwhelming the customer with too many options or irrelevant options. The customized payment options can be displayed in an interactive user interface for paying a credit statement that can visually inform a user of the benefit of the respective payment options with respect to the impact of the respective payment option on the customer's financial health—at least as it pertains to a credit account for which the statement was issued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron M. Melim, Christine A. Franco, Glen W. Steele, Mischa K. McLachlan, Michael Artemiw, Ashish C. Nagre, David T. Haggerty, Fadi S. Obeid, Katie M. McIndoe, Richard W. Heard, Rima Kakarla, Akila Suresh, Jarad M. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20220343318
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides enhanced financial statements such as credit statements that provide customized payment options to a customer that takes into account the total amount owed by the customer, and past payments made by the customer. The customized payment options are determined with the goal of providing more payment options that encourage financial health, while not overwhelming the customer with too many options or irrelevant options. The customized payment options can be displayed in an interactive user interface for paying a credit statement that can visually inform a user of the benefit of the respective payment options with respect to the impact of the respective payment option on the customer's financial health—at least as it pertains to a credit account for which the statement was issued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron N. Melim, Christine A. Franco, Glen W. Steele, Mischa K. McLachlan, Michael Artemiw, Ashish C. Nagre, David T. Haggerty, Fadi S. Obeid, Katie M. McIndoe, Richard W. Heard, Rima Kakarla, Akila Suresh, Jarad M. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20220335807
    Abstract: In some embodiments, an electronic device displays visual indications to a user when an electronic device is associated with a particular user account. In some embodiments, an electronic device displays notifications of a separation with a remote locator object (and/or device). In some embodiments, an electronic device utilizes a first or second locator process for locating a device or a remote locator object based on the device or remote locator object being located. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates finding associated components that are at one or more physical locations. In some embodiments, an electronic device facilitates display of location information of associated components that are at one or more physical locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Frank DE JONG, Christine A. FRANCO, Benjamin A. Detwiler, Brent M. Ledvina
  • Patent number: 11348092
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides enhanced financial statements such as credit statements that provide customized payment options to a customer that takes into account the total amount owed by the customer, and past payments made by the customer. The customized payment options are determined with the goal of providing more payment options that encourage financial health, while not overwhelming the customer with too many options or irrelevant options. The customized payment options can be displayed in an interactive user interface for paying a credit statement that can visually inform a user of the benefit of the respective payment options with respect to the impact of the respective payment option on the customer's financial health—at least as it pertains to a credit account for which the statement was issued.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Artemiw, Aaron M. Melim, Ashish C. Nagre, Christine A. Franco, David T. Haggerty, Fadi S. Obeid, Glen W. Steele, Katie M. McIndoe, Mischa K. McLachlan, Richard W. Heard, Rima Kakarla, Akila Suresh, Jarad M. Fisher
  • Patent number: 11328352
    Abstract: In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for provisioning an electronic device with an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for providing usage information of an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for providing visual feedback on a representation of an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing the tracking of a category are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing a transfer of items are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing an authentication credential connected with an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for activating a physical account object are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing balance transfers are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Van Os, Michael Artemiw, Alan C. Dye, Jarad M. Fisher, Richard W. Heard, Christine Franco, Pedro Mari, Mischa McLachlan, Aaron Melim, Ashish C. Nagre, Glen W. Steele, Akila Suresh
  • Publication number: 20210125173
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to managing the use of transfer accounts using an electronic device. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for inputting information about a secure credential to an electronic device are described. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for managing the use of a credential provisioned on an electronic device that operates on stored power are described. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for managing the use of a transfer account associated with different credentials on an electronic device are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2021
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Inventors: Marcel VAN OS, Hanwen FAN, Christine FRANCO, Morgan GRAINGER, Aaron MELIM
  • Patent number: 10909524
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to managing the use of transfer accounts using an electronic device. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for inputting information about a secure credential to an electronic device are described. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for managing the use of a credential provisioned on an electronic device that operates on stored power are described. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for managing the use of a transfer account associated with different credentials on an electronic device are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Marcel Van Os, Hanwen Fan, Christine Franco, Morgan Grainger, Aaron Melim
  • Publication number: 20200302517
    Abstract: In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for provisioning an electronic device with an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for providing usage information of an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for providing visual feedback on a representation of an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing the tracking of a category are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing a transfer of items are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing an authentication credential connected with an account are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for activating a physical account object are described. In some embodiments, exemplary user interfaces for managing balance transfers are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2019
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Marcel VAN OS, Michael Artemiw, Alan C. Dye, Jarad M. Fisher, Richard W. Heard, Christine Franco, Pedro Mari, Mischa McLachlan, Aaron Melim, Ashish C. Nagre, Glen W. Steele, Akila Suresh
  • Publication number: 20200302425
    Abstract: The disclosed technology provides enhanced financial statements such as credit statements that provide customized payment options to a customer that takes into account the total amount owed by the customer, and past payments made by the customer. The customized payment options are determined with the goal of providing more payment options that encourage financial health, while not overwhelming the customer with too many options or irrelevant options. The customized payment options can be displayed in an interactive user interface for paying a credit statement that can visually inform a user of the benefit of the respective payment options with respect to the impact of the respective payment option on the customer's financial health—at least as it pertains to a credit account for which the statement was issued.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Michael Artemiw, Aaron M. Melim, Ashish C. Nagre, Christine A. Franco, David T. Haggerty, Fadi S. Obeid, Glen W. Steele, Katie M. McIndoe, Mischa K. McLachlan, Richard W. Heard, Rima Kakarla, Akila Suresh, Jarad M. Fisher
  • Publication number: 20190370781
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to managing the use of transfer accounts using an electronic device. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for inputting information about a secure credential to an electronic device are described. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for managing the use of a credential provisioned on an electronic device that operates on stored power are described. In accordance with some embodiments, user interfaces for managing the use of a transfer account associated with different credentials on an electronic device are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Marcel VAN OS, Hanwen FAN, Christine FRANCO, Morgan GRAINGER, Aaron MELIM