Patents by Inventor Dave Owen

Dave Owen 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: 10552815
    Abstract: According to the invention, a system for providing payments to a point of sale device is disclosed. The system may include a mobile device having a storage medium, an input device, a wireless transmission device, and a processor. The storage medium may include individual authentication information and device authentication information. The input device may be configured to receive an input. The wireless transmission device may be configured to selectively transmit the device authentication information to a nearby point of sale device. The processor may be configured to compare the input with the individual authentication information, and activate the wireless transmission device to transmit the device authentication information if the input is correlated with the individual authentication information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Rebecca Loevenguth, Evans Mehew, Dave Owen, Dianna Lyons, Scott Paintin
  • Patent number: 10552784
    Abstract: One method herein includes forwarding an invoice for a purchase agreement made between a seller and a buyer. The method includes receiving a service selection indicating that the invoice is to be paid using an escrow system. The service selection includes a token for verification of a buyer's signatory. The method receives funding confirmation that the buyer has deposited funds into an escrow account. Based on funding confirmation, notification to ship the goods is sent. The method receives shipping confirmation confirming that the goods have been shipped. Upon receipt of the goods, a receiver is authenticated as the authorized signatory using the verification system. This authentication is based on the stored token matching a provided token. Based on verification of the receiver, the goods are released and the deposited funds from the escrow account are deposited into the seller's account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventor: Dave Owen
  • Patent number: 10535098
    Abstract: A system and method of performing a value-advance money transfer comprising: receiving a money transfer request; determining whether an account associated with a sender of funds includes a sufficient amount of funds to cover a money transfer request; providing an amount of funds from a money transfer provider to the account associated with the sender to cover the money transfer request; making the amount of funds available to the sender for use in the money transfer; and executing a money transfer from the account to the control of the receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Kurt Bulawa, Michele Demark, Michael Michelsen, Dave Owen
  • Publication number: 20180011720
    Abstract: A method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium to provide trigger-sensitive application help content to a user using a digital application. The method commences upon receiving an input application user interface, the input application user interface being encoded for display within a digital application context (e.g. on a computer screen or on a mobile device). Then, recoding the input application user interface to produce an output application user interface comprising one or more expandable screen devices added to the input application user interface. The user's progress (or lack thereof) is detected based on the user's interaction with the output application user interface page (e.g. on a computer screen or on a mobile device). At least one aspect of the method includes executing or otherwise interacting with a display protocol, the display protocol comprising detecting a trigger event, and revealing the expandable screen device to display an expanded screen device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Applicant: Excalibur IP, LLC
    Inventors: Carol Steinberg, John Lindal, Dave Owen
  • Patent number: 9811350
    Abstract: A method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium to provide trigger-sensitive application help content to a user using a digital application. The method commences upon receiving an input application user interface, the input application user interface being encoded for display within a digital application context (e.g. on a computer screen or on a mobile device). Then, recoding the input application user interface to produce an output application user interface comprising one or more expandable screen devices added to the input application user interface. The user's progress (or lack thereof) is detected based on the user's interaction with the output application user interface page (e.g. on a computer screen or on a mobile device). At least one aspect of the method includes executing or otherwise interacting with a display protocol, the display protocol comprising detecting a trigger event, and revealing the expandable screen device to display an expanded screen device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Excahbur IP, LLC
    Inventors: Carol Steinberg, John Lindal, Dave Owen
  • Publication number: 20170148008
    Abstract: According to the invention, a system for providing payments to a point of sale device is disclosed. The system may include a mobile device having a storage medium, an input device, a wireless transmission device, and a processor. The storage medium may include individual authentication information and device authentication information. The input device may be configured to receive an input. The wireless transmission device may be configured to selectively transmit the device authentication information to a nearby point of sale device. The processor may be configured to compare the input with the individual authentication information, and activate the wireless transmission device to transmit the device authentication information if the input is correlated with the individual authentication information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Rebecca Loevenguth, Evans Mehew, Dave Owen, Dianna Lyons, Scott Paintin
  • Patent number: 9489669
    Abstract: According to the invention, a system for providing payments to a point of sale device is disclosed. The system may include a mobile device having a storage medium, an input device, a wireless transmission device, and a processor. The storage medium may include individual authentication information and device authentication information. The input device may be configured to receive an input. The wireless transmission device may be configured to selectively transmit the device authentication information to a nearby point of sale device. The processor may be configured to compare the input with the individual authentication information, and activate the wireless transmission device to transmit the device authentication information if the input is correlated with the individual authentication information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Rebecca Loevenguth, Evans Mehew, Dave Owen, Dianna Lyons, Scott Paintin
  • Publication number: 20150213423
    Abstract: A system for making financial transfers between subscribers of a financial transfer service is disclosed. The system may include a receiving subscriber interface (RSI), a sending subscriber interface (SSI), and an agent server (AS). The RSI may be configured to accept a set of invoice information including an identifier of a destination account. The SSI may be configured to accept a set of payment information including an identifier of a source account. The AS may be configured to receive the set of invoice information and create an invoice based on the set of invoice information. The AS may also be configured to transmit the invoice and receive the set of payment information. The AS may also be configured to cause an amount of funds to be transferred from the source account on a source transfer network to the destination account on a destination transfer network via a primary transfer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: July 30, 2015
    Inventors: Matt Bixler, Robert Newton, Dean Seifert, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Patent number: 8924291
    Abstract: A system for making financial transfers between subscribers of a financial transfer service is disclosed. The system may include a receiving subscriber interface (RSI), a sending subscriber interface (SSI), and an agent server (AS). The RSI may be configured to accept a set of invoice information including an identifier of a destination account. The SSI may be configured to accept a set of payment information including an identifier of a source account. The AS may be configured to receive the set of invoice information and create an invoice based on the set of invoice information. The AS may also be configured to transmit the invoice and receive the set of payment information. The AS may also be configured to cause an amount of funds to be transferred from the source account on a source transfer network to the destination account on a destination transfer network via a primary transfer network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Matt Bixler, Robert Newton, Dean Seifert, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Publication number: 20140316985
    Abstract: A method for verifying the identity of one party on behalf of another party is provided. The method includes providing a money-transfer system and a communication system that communicates with the money-transfer system; receiving at the money-transfer system from the first party certain verification criteria for confirming the identity of a second party; and storing the verification criteria in the host computer system of the money-transfer system. When an ID is received from the second party at a money-transfer location; the verification criteria is retrieved from the host computer system; and the acceptability of the ID is determined in accordance with the verification criteria. If the identification device is acceptable, identification information is obtained from the identification device; and the identification information is processed to verify the identity of the second party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: THE WESTERN UNION COMPANY
    Inventors: Dean Seifert, Matt Bixler, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Publication number: 20140316977
    Abstract: A system and method of performing a value-advance money transfer comprising: receiving a money transfer request; determining whether an account associated with a sender of funds includes a sufficient amount of funds to cover a money transfer request; providing an amount of funds from a money transfer provider to the account associated with the sender to cover the money transfer request; making the amount of funds available to the sender for use in the money transfer; and executing a money transfer from the account to the control of the receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Kurt Bulawa, Michele Demark, Michael Michelsen, Dave Owen
  • Publication number: 20140214689
    Abstract: One method herein includes forwarding an invoice for a purchase agreement made between a seller and a buyer. The method includes receiving a service selection indicating that the invoice is to be paid using an escrow system. The service selection includes a token for verification of a buyer's signatory. The method receives funding confirmation that the buyer has deposited funds into an escrow account. Based on funding confirmation, notification to ship the goods is sent. The method receives shipping confirmation confirming that the goods have been shipped. Upon receipt of the goods, a receiver is authenticated as the authorized signatory using the verification system. This authentication is based on the stored token matching a provided token. Based on verification of the receiver, the goods are released and the deposited funds from the escrow account are deposited into the seller's account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2014
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventor: Dave Owen
  • Patent number: 8725637
    Abstract: This disclosure describes, generally, methods and systems for generating electronic invoices. The method may include logging on to an online invoicing service account, and looking up a customer account from multiple customers associated with the online invoicing service account. The method may further include selecting the customer account that has a pending financial transaction with a biller. A request for an electronic invoice to be generated for the selected customer is initiated and the electronic invoice may be transmitted to the selected customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Matt Bixler, Robert Newton, Dean Seifert, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Patent number: 8645227
    Abstract: One method herein includes forwarding an invoice for a purchase agreement made between a seller and a buyer. The method includes receiving a service selection indicating that the invoice is to be paid using an escrow system. The service selection includes a token for verification of a buyer's signatory. The method receives funding confirmation that the buyer has deposited funds into an escrow account. Based on funding confirmation, notification to ship the goods is sent. The method receives shipping confirmation confirming that the goods have been shipped. Upon receipt of the goods, a receiver is authenticated as the authorized signatory using the verification system. This authentication is based on the stored token matching a provided token. Based on verification of the receiver, the goods are released and the deposited funds from the escrow account are deposited into the seller's account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventor: Dave Owen
  • Patent number: 8645275
    Abstract: A method for verifying the identity of one party on behalf of another party is provided. The method includes providing a money-transfer system and a communication system that communicates with the money-transfer system; receiving at the money-transfer system from the first party certain verification criteria for confirming the identity of a second party; and storing the verification criteria in the host computer system of the money-transfer system. When an ID is received from the second party at a money-transfer location; the verification criteria is retrieved from the host computer system; and the acceptability of the ID is determined in accordance with the verification criteria. If the identification device is acceptable, identification information is obtained from the identification device; and the identification information is processed to verify the identity of the second party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2014
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Dean Seifert, Matt Bixler, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Publication number: 20140032403
    Abstract: A system for making financial transfers between subscribers of a financial transfer service is disclosed. The system may include a receiving subscriber interface (RSI), a sending subscriber interface (SSI), and an agent server (AS). The RSI may be configured to accept a set of invoice information including an identifier of a destination account. The SSI may be configured to accept a set of payment information including an identifier of a source account. The AS may be configured to receive the set of invoice information and create an invoice based on the set of invoice information. The AS may also be configured to transmit the invoice and receive the set of payment information. The AS may also be configured to cause an amount of funds to be transferred from the source account on a source transfer network to the destination account on a destination transfer network via a primary transfer network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Matt Bixler, Robert Newton, Dean Seifert, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Publication number: 20130311374
    Abstract: A method for verifying the identity of one party on behalf of another party is provided. The method includes providing a money-transfer system and a communication system that communicates with the money-transfer system; receiving at the money-transfer system from the first party certain verification criteria for confirming the identity of a second party; and storing the verification criteria in the host computer system of the money-transfer system. When an ID is received from the second party at a money-transfer location; the verification criteria is retrieved from the host computer system; and the acceptability of the ID is determined in accordance with the verification criteria. If the identification device is acceptable, identification information is obtained from the identification device; and the identification information is processed to verify the identity of the second party.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Dean Seifert, Matt Bixler, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Patent number: 8521648
    Abstract: A system for making financial transfers between subscribers of a financial transfer service is disclosed. The system may include a receiving subscriber interface (RSI), a sending subscriber interface (SSI), and an agent server (AS). The RSI may be configured to accept a set of invoice information including an identifier of a destination account. The SSI may be configured to accept a set of payment information including an identifier of a source account. The AS may be configured to receive the set of invoice information and create an invoice based on the set of invoice information. The AS may also be configured to transmit the invoice and receive the set of payment information. The AS may also be configured to cause an amount of funds to be transferred from the source account on a source transfer network to the destination account on a destination transfer network via a primary transfer network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: The Western University Company
    Inventors: Matt Bixler, Robert Newton, Dean Seifert, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Patent number: 8468096
    Abstract: A method for verifying the identity of one party on behalf of another party is provided. The method includes providing a money-transfer system and a communication system that communicates with the money-transfer system; receiving at the money-transfer system from the first party certain verification criteria for confirming the identity of a second party; and storing the verification criteria in the host computer system of the money-transfer system. When an ID is received from the second party at a money-transfer location; the verification criteria is retrieved from the host computer system; and the acceptability of the ID is determined in accordance with the verification criteria. If the identification device is acceptable, identification information is obtained from the identification device; and the identification information is processed to verify the identity of the second party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2013
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Dean Seifert, Matt Bixler, Dave Owen, Elizabeth Petri
  • Publication number: 20130097498
    Abstract: A method, system, and non-transitory computer readable medium to provide trigger-sensitive application help content to a user using a digital application. The method commences upon receiving an input application user interface, the input application user interface being encoded for display within a digital application context (e.g. on a computer screen or on a mobile device). Then, recoding the input application user interface to produce an output application user interface comprising one or more expandable screen devices added to the input application user interface. The user's progress (or lack thereof) is detected based on the user's interaction with the output application user interface page (e.g. on a computer screen or on a mobile device). At least one aspect of the method includes executing or otherwise interacting with a display protocol, the display protocol comprising detecting a trigger event, and revealing the expandable screen device to display an expanded screen device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Inventors: Carol Steinberg, John Lindal, Dave Owen