Patents by Inventor Corinne Bortolin

Corinne Bortolin 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: 9141967
    Abstract: A system for managing reward reversal is provided. The system includes a device that is capable of adjusting the accumulation and redemption levels of rewards after a purchase or return transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Ayman Hammad
  • Publication number: 20140297388
    Abstract: A method and system for linking multiple pre-existing reward programs is disclosed. The method includes receiving information about a first pre-existing reward program for a first product, where the first reward program provides for a first reward, and receiving information about a second pre-existing reward program for a second product, wherein the second reward program provides a second reward. A combination reward program is provided, and the combination reward program provides a combination reward that is greater than each of the first reward and the second reward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20140278899
    Abstract: A system for facilitating reward selection and redemption for a loyalty program is disclosed. The system includes a point-of-sale (POS) device that is capable of monitoring and processing a reward redemption. The POS device informs a participant of the loyalty program as to what rewards are available for redemption. The participant is given an opportunity by the POS device to select the desired reward for redemption. Alternatively, the POS device allows the participant to defer redemption of the available rewards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Jean Elizabeth Farnsworth, Chris S. Nelson, James G. Gordon
  • Patent number: 8788329
    Abstract: A method and system for linking multiple pre-existing reward programs is disclosed. The method includes receiving information about a first pre-existing reward program for a first product, where the first reward program provides for a first reward, and receiving information about a second pre-existing reward program for a second product, wherein the second reward program provides a second reward. A combination reward program is provided, and the combination reward program provides a combination reward that is greater than each of the first reward and the second reward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8775241
    Abstract: A system for facilitating reward selection and redemption for a loyalty program is disclosed. The system includes a point-of-sale (POS) device that is capable of monitoring and processing a reward redemption. The POS device informs a participant of the loyalty program as to what rewards are available for redemption. The participant is given an opportunity by the POS device to select the desired reward for redemption. Alternatively, the POS device allows the participant to defer redemption of the available rewards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Jean Elizabeth Farnsworth, Chris S. Nelson, James G. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20140025466
    Abstract: A method and system for linking multiple pre-existing reward programs is disclosed. The method includes receiving information about a first pre-existing reward program for a first product, where the first reward program provides for a first reward, and receiving information about a second pre-existing reward program for a second product, wherein the second reward program provides a second reward. A combination reward program is provided, and the combination reward program provides a combination reward that is greater than each of the first reward and the second reward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen
  • Publication number: 20130290090
    Abstract: A system for facilitating reward selection and redemption for a loyalty program is disclosed. The system includes a point-of-sale (POS) device that is capable of monitoring and processing a reward redemption. The POS device informs a participant of the loyalty program as to what rewards are available for redemption. The participant is given an opportunity by the POS device to select the desired reward for redemption. Alternatively, the POS device allows the participant to defer redemption of the available rewards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Jean Elizabeth Farnsworth, Chris S. Nelson, James G. Gordon
  • Patent number: 8571926
    Abstract: A method and system for linking multiple pre-existing reward programs is disclosed. The method includes receiving information about a first pre-existing reward program for a first product, where the first reward program provides for a first reward, and receiving information about a second pre-existing reward program for a second product, wherein the second reward program provides a second reward. A combination reward program is provided, and the combination reward program provides a combination reward that is greater than each of the first reward and the second reward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8433608
    Abstract: A system for facilitating reward selection and redemption for a loyalty program is disclosed. The system includes a point-of-sale (POS) device that is capable of monitoring and processing a reward redemption. The POS device informs a participant of the loyalty program as to what rewards are available for redemption. The participant is given an opportunity by the POS device to select the desired reward for redemption. Alternatively, the POS device allows the participant to defer redemption of the available rewards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Jean Elizabeth Farnsworth, Chris S. Nelson, James G. Gordon
  • Patent number: 8407083
    Abstract: A system for managing reward reversal is provided. The system includes a device that is capable of adjusting the accumulation and redemption levels of rewards after a purchase or return transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Ayman Hammad
  • Publication number: 20130018706
    Abstract: A method and system for linking multiple pre-existing reward programs is disclosed. The method includes receiving information about a first pre-existing reward program for a first product, where the first reward program provides for a first reward, and receiving information about a second pre-existing reward program for a second product, wherein the second reward program provides a second reward. A combination reward program is provided, and the combination reward program provides a combination reward that is greater than each of the first reward and the second reward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2012
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8260661
    Abstract: A method and system for linking multiple pre-existing reward programs is disclosed. The method includes receiving information about a first pre-existing reward program for a first product, where the first reward program provides for a first reward, and receiving information about a second pre-existing reward program for a second product, wherein the second reward program provides a second reward. A combination reward program is provided, and the combination reward program provides a combination reward that is greater than each of the first reward and the second reward.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: VISA U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen
  • Patent number: 8141777
    Abstract: A method of processing data on a server computer is disclosed. The method includes receiving data at the server computer, the data including a first data string including one or more wildcard values. The first data string is specifically associated with a customer, and the one or more wildcard values are associated with the purchase transaction. The method also includes comparing the first data string to a second data string by the server computer, and providing an output to the consumer based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Duc Nguyen, Liane Redford
  • Publication number: 20110307317
    Abstract: A system for facilitating reward selection and redemption for a loyalty program is disclosed. The system includes a point-of-sale (POS) device that is capable of monitoring and processing a reward redemption. The POS device informs a participant of the loyalty program as to what rewards are available for redemption. The participant is given an opportunity by the POS device to select the desired reward for redemption. Alternatively, the POS device allows the participant to defer redemption of the available rewards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Jean Elizabeth Farnsworth, Chris S. Nelson, James G. Gordon
  • Patent number: 8010405
    Abstract: A system for facilitating reward selection and redemption for a loyalty program is disclosed. The system includes a point-of-sale (POS) device that is capable of monitoring and processing a reward redemption. The POS device informs a participant of the loyalty program as to what rewards are available for redemption. The participant is given an opportunity by the POS device to select the desired reward for redemption. Alternatively, the POS device allows the participant to defer redemption of the available rewards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Visa USA Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Jean Elizabeth Farnsworth, Chris S. Nelson, James G. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20110191155
    Abstract: A method of processing data on a server computer is disclosed. The method includes receiving data at the server computer, the data including a first data string including one or more wildcard values. The first data string is specifically associated with a customer, and the one or more wildcard values are associated with the purchase transaction. The method also includes comparing the first data string to a second data string by the server computer, and providing an output to the consumer based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen, Liane Redford
  • Patent number: 7900831
    Abstract: A method of processing data on a server computer is disclosed. The method includes receiving data at the server computer, the data including a first data string including one or more wildcard values. The first data string is specifically associated with a consumer, and the one or more wildcard values are associated with the purchase transaction. The method also includes comparing the first data string to a second data string by the server computer, and providing an output to the consumer based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: VISA U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen, Liane Redford
  • Publication number: 20100174597
    Abstract: A method of processing data on a server computer is disclosed. The method includes receiving data at the server computer, the data including a first data string including one or more wildcard values. The first data string is specifically associated with a consumer, and the one or more wildcard values are associated with the purchase transaction. The method also includes comparing the first data string to a second data string by the server computer, and providing an output to the consumer based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Visa U.S.A., Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen, Liane Redford
  • Patent number: 7654451
    Abstract: A portable consumer device is disclosed. The portable consumer device includes a body and a computer readable medium coupled to the body. The computer readable medium comprises a data string including one or more wildcard values. The data string is specifically associated with the consumer. For example, the data string may represent one or more products that the consumer prefers to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen, Liane Redford
  • Patent number: 7611054
    Abstract: A mobile phone with a data string including a wildcard value. The mobile phone includes a computer readable medium comprising code for storing a data string including a wildcard value, and a body. The mobile phone may be used in purchase transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Corinne Bortolin, Loc Nguyen, Liane Redford