Patents by Inventor Dave Weinerth
Dave Weinerth 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).
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Patent number: 8224571Abstract: A system and method for rideshare security is provided. A rideshare participant device is made available to at least one rideshare participant during a rideshare. A security check is triggered while the rideshare is in progress. An action is performed based on the security check. Security information regarding the rideshare participant device is gathered and analyzed for inconsistencies. A security response provider is contacted when the inconsistency is identified.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Patent number: 8095305Abstract: A system and method for financing a rideshare system is provided. A rideshare transaction is arranged. Potential participants are identified for the rideshare transaction. Two or more of the potential participants are matched for inclusion in the rideshare transaction. Revenue is derived through an offering of insurance coverage for the arranged rideshare transaction.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Patent number: 8086400Abstract: A system and method for monitoring the security of participants in a rideshare environment is provided. A rideshare transaction is monitored between two or more rideshare participants. At least one of the rideshare participants is associated with a rideshare participant device. A predetermined route for the rideshare transaction is identified. A location of the rideshare participant device is monitored. A security check is triggered when the rideshare participant device location is inconsistent with the predetermined route.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Patent number: 8036824Abstract: A system and method for setting a rideshare transaction fee is provided. Data is maintained for rideshare transactions, each associated with a route. At least one rideshare transaction that travels along a particular route is identified. A number of drivers offering transportation on that particular route and a number of passengers seeking transportation on the particular route are determined. A transaction fee for the rideshare transaction along the particular route is set. The transaction fee is increased when there are more passengers seeking transportation than drivers offering transportation. The transaction fee is decreased when there are more drivers offering transportation than passengers seeking transportation.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2011Date of Patent: October 11, 2011Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20110196709Abstract: A system and method for setting a rideshare transaction fee is provided. Data is maintained for rideshare transactions, each associated with a route. At least one rideshare transaction that travels along a particular route is identified. A number of drivers offering transportation on that particular route and a number of passengers seeking transportation on the particular route are determined. A transaction fee for the rideshare transaction along the particular route is set. The transaction fee is increased when there are more passengers seeking transportation than drivers offering transportation. The transaction fee is decreased when there are more drivers offering transportation than passengers seeking transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20110196708Abstract: A system and method for financing a rideshare system is provided. A rideshare transaction is arranged. Potential participants are identified for the rideshare transaction. Two or more of the potential participants are matched for inclusion in the rideshare transaction. Revenue is derived through an offering of insurance coverage for the arranged rideshare transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2011Publication date: August 11, 2011Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Patent number: 7974779Abstract: A system and method for financial transactions in a rideshare system is provided. A rideshare environment with multiple rideshare transactions is maintained. Each rideshare transaction includes one or more participants. Bids are received from potential participants for a position in at least one of the rideshare transactions. At least one potential participant is assigned to one of the rideshare transactions based on one of the bids.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2010Date of Patent: July 5, 2011Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Patent number: 7970533Abstract: A method and system for matching participants in a rideshare program is provided. A participant rating is identified in a rideshare environment. A rideshare participation score is generated for the identified participant. The identified participant is assigned to a rideshare transaction with at least one other participant in the rideshare program based on the rideshare participation score.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20110093193Abstract: A system and method for monitoring the security of participants in a rideshare environment is provided. A rideshare transaction is monitored between two or more rideshare participants. At least one of the rideshare participants is associated with a rideshare participant device. A predetermined route for the rideshare transaction is identified. A location of the rideshare participant device is monitored. A security check is triggered when the rideshare participant device location is inconsistent with the predetermined route.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Patent number: 7930098Abstract: A system and method for financial transactions in a rideshare system is provided. An economic demand is determined for a rideshare transaction. An economic supply is also determined for the rideshare transaction. A rideshare transaction price is set based at least in part upon the economic supply and the economic demand determined for the rideshare transaction.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2011Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20110022491Abstract: A system and method for financial transactions in a rideshare system is provided. A rideshare environment with multiple rideshare transactions is maintained. Each rideshare transaction includes one or more participants. Bids are received from potential participants for a position in at least one of the rideshare transactions. At least one potential participant is assigned to one of the rideshare transactions based on one of the bids.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20110018719Abstract: A system and method for rideshare security is provided. A rideshare participant device is made available to at least one rideshare participant during a rideshare. A security check is triggered while the rideshare is in progress. An action is performed based on the security check. Security information regarding the rideshare participant device is gathered and analyzed for inconsistencies. A security response provider is contacted when the inconsistency is identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2010Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Patent number: 7869945Abstract: A system and method for monitoring participant security in a rideshare environment is provided. A rideshare participant device is made available to at least one rideshare participant during a rideshare. A security check is triggered while the rideshare is in progress. An action is performed based on the security check during which security information is gathered regarding the rideshare participant device. The security information is analyzed for any inconsistencies. A security response provider is contacted when the inconsistency is identified.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20100280852Abstract: A system and method for financial transactions in a rideshare system is provided. An economic demand is determined for a rideshare transaction. An economic supply is also determined for the rideshare transaction. A rideshare transaction price is set based at least in part upon the economic supply and the economic demand determined for the rideshare transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20100280854Abstract: A method and system for matching participants in a rideshare program is provided. A participant rating is identified in a rideshare environment. A rideshare participation score is generated for the identified participant. The identified participant is assigned to a rideshare transaction with at least one other participant in the rideshare program based on the rideshare participation score.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20100280752Abstract: A system and method for monitoring participant security in a rideshare environment is provided. A rideshare participant device is made available to at least one rideshare participant during a rideshare. A security check is triggered while the rideshare is in progress. An action is performed based on the security check during which security information is gathered regarding the rideshare participant device. The security information is analyzed for any inconsistencies. A security response provider is contacted when the inconsistency is identified.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: PALO ALTO RESEARCH CENTER INCORPORATEDInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Patent number: 7756633Abstract: A method and system for a comprehensive security-enhanced rideshare system is provided. The rideshare program includes localization, mapping and ride matching for participants. Participation incentives and revenue methods provide for the financial viability of the rideshare system. Participant security is monitored in near real-time using location-determining communication devices used by the participants in the system. The rideshare system monitors a number of security-indicating criteria and takes action when an anomalous condition is recognized.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2007Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Palo Alto Research Center IncorporatedInventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth
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Publication number: 20080277183Abstract: A method and system for a comprehensive security-enhanced rideshare system is provided. The rideshare program includes localization, mapping and ride matching for participants. Participation incentives and revenue methods provide for the financial viability of the rideshare system. Participant security is monitored in near real-time using location-determining communication devices used by the participants in the system. The rideshare system monitors a number of security-indicating criteria and takes action when an anomalous condition is recognized.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2007Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Qingfeng Huang, David K. Fork, Luke Plurkowski, Dave Weinerth