Patents by Inventor David A. Schappell

David A. Schappell 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: 20160247151
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: August 25, 2016
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Publication number: 20130238504
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Publication number: 20120296827
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Patent number: 8150768
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Patent number: 8150769
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2012
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Patent number: 7962415
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Patent number: 7962419
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Patent number: 7729994
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Publication number: 20090307106
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Publication number: 20090307135
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Publication number: 20090307134
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Publication number: 20090307107
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Applicant: AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Patent number: 7584152
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as via a third-party transaction authorization system that automatically authorizes transactions between parties. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments for transactions between Web service provider and consumer parties in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2009
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Publication number: 20080177663
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Patent number: 7383231
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Patent number: 7324976
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2008
    Assignee: Amazon Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan H. Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew R. Jassy, Jeffrey P. Bezos, Duane J. Krause, David A. Schappell
  • Publication number: 20070156611
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as via a third-party transaction authorization system that automatically authorizes transactions between parties. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments for transactions between Web service provider and consumer parties in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Publication date: July 5, 2007
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew Jassy, Jeffrey Bezos, Duane Krause, David Schappell
  • Publication number: 20060036553
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew Jassy, Jeffrey Bezos, Duane Krause, David Schappell
  • Publication number: 20060015463
    Abstract: Techniques are described for facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by performing transactions between parties that are automatically authorized via a third-party transaction authorization system. In some situations, the transactions are programmatic transactions involving the use of fee-based Web services by executing application programs, with the transaction authorization system authorizing and/or providing payments in accordance with private authorization instructions previously specified by the parties. The authorization instructions may include predefined instruction rule sets that regulate conditions under which a potential transaction can be authorized, with the instruction rule sets each referenced by an associated reference token.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Inventors: Vikas Gupta, Allan Vermeulen, Eugene Wei, Andrew Jassy, Jeffrey Bezos, Duane Krause, David Schappell