Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Corwin

Daniel J. Corwin 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).

  • System and method for employing user information
    Patent number: 7558406
    Abstract: A system and method of employing user information during a biometric authorization. A user's biometric system records and biometric third party records are monitored for negative, positive, and neutral data in order to maintain user record accuracy and to prevent fraudulent behavior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin
  • System and method for upgrading biometric data
    Patent number: 7542590
    Abstract: A system and method of improving biometric information registered in a biometric authorization system is disclosed. System user biometric information entered into the system is upgraded at subsequent biometric authorizations at numerous biometric input devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin
  • System and method for operating a parking facility
    Patent number: 7533809
    Abstract: A system and method of conducting parking transactions in a convenient manner is described. Users of the system can employ their biometric data or a preexisting token to conduct transactions at a parking facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • System and method for biometrically-initiated refund transactions
    Patent number: 7533066
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method of conducting refund transactions via electronic transaction records. System user transaction information entered into the system is stored in association with user biometric information. Transaction information is retrieved via user biometric recognition/verification for conducting refund transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin
  • System and method for depositing negotiable instruments
    Patent number: 7520422
    Abstract: A system and method of electronically depositing negotiable instruments. The present invention imparts a process by which a negotiable instrument casher may electronically deposit negotiable instruments into a financial account held with a participating financial institution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Phoenix Check Cashing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PREPAID BIOMETRIC REDEMPTION ACCOUNTS
    Publication number: 20090099944
    Abstract: A system and method of offering a redemption account that allows users to purchase in advance and subsequently redeem products and services from one or more vendors that are affiliated with the system. The present invention imparts a process by which users enrolled in a biometric authorization system can access a redemption account for advance purchased products and services by submitting their biometric data. Information stored in the user record can then be utilized to enable the fulfillment of the advance purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PURCHASE BENEFITS AT A POINT OF SALE
    Publication number: 20090070270
    Abstract: A system and method of providing users with an accessible system and convenient method for conducting purchase benefit transactions. When enrolling in a biometric authorization system, a user may authorize the system to apply for purchase benefits on the user's behalf at subsequent transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: YT ACQUISITION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • System and method for negotiable instrument cashing incentives
    Patent number: 7497372
    Abstract: A system and method of encouraging negotiable instrument cashing customers to establish accounts at financial institutions. The present invention imparts a process by which financial institutions may entice customers to open financial accounts by providing an incentive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • System and method for prepaid biometric redemption accounts
    Patent number: 7483862
    Abstract: A system and method of offering a redemption account that allows users to purchase in advance and subsequently redeem products and services from one or more vendors that are affiliated with the system. The present invention imparts a process by which users enrolled in a biometric authorization system can access a redemption account for advance purchased products and services by submitting their biometric data. Information stored in the user record can then be utilized to enable the fulfillment of the advance purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CATEGORIZING TRANSACTIONS
    Publication number: 20090006239
    Abstract: A system and method of allowing individuals to categorize transaction information. A user of the system may establish transaction identifiers that may be employed during or subsequent to a transaction in order to categorize transaction information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: YT ACQUISITION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • System and method for purchase benefits at a point of sale
    Patent number: 7464059
    Abstract: A system and method of providing users with an accessible system and convenient method for conducting purchase benefit transactions. When enrolling in a biometric authorization system, a user may authorize the system to apply for purchase benefits on the user's behalf at subsequent transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2008
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • System and method for categorizing transactions
    Patent number: 7437330
    Abstract: A system and method of allowing individuals to categorize transaction information. A user of the system may establish transaction identifiers that may be employed during or subsequent to a transaction in order to categorize transaction information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corp.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ENCOURAGING USE OF A BIOMETRIC AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20080147481
    Abstract: A system and method of providing an incentive to encourage those offering a biometric authorization system to promote its use. A biometric authorization system operator receives a reward, such as a dividend, when an individual he enrolled conducts a transaction via the biometric authorization system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2007
    Publication date: June 19, 2008
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy N. Watson
  • System and method for activating financial cards via biometric recognition
    Patent number: 7389269
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method for activating financial cards via biometric authentication of an individual presenting the card for activation. Information from the financial card presented for activation is entered into the system and is stored in association with the card presenter's biometric information. Financial card activation is enabled via the biometric system sending the entered financial card information and an authorization of the identity of the card presenter to the card provider for card activation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2008
    Assignee: BioPay, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin
  • System and method for tracking a mobile worker
    Patent number: 7185807
    Abstract: A system and method of providing employers with an accessible system and convenient method for tracking the work of mobile workers. By obtaining customer biometric data upon the initiation and conclusion of a work session, an employer may ensure that a customer is billed for an appropriate amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2007
    Assignee: Pay By Touch Checking Resources, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • System and method for biometrically-initiated refund transactions
    Patent number: 7082415
    Abstract: The present invention is a system and method of conducting refund transactions via electronic transaction records. System user transaction information entered into the system is stored in association with user biometric information. Transaction information is retrieved via user biometric recognition/verification for conducting refund transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: BioPay, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin
  • System and method for tracking a mobile worker
    Patent number: 7004389
    Abstract: A system and method of providing employers with an accessible system and convenient method for tracking the work of mobile workers. By obtaining customer biometric data upon the initiation and conclusion of a work session, an employer may ensure that a customer is billed for an appropriate amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2006
    Assignee: BioPay, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson