Patents by Inventor David A Woolenberg

David A Woolenberg 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: 8374918
    Abstract: A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affiliate marketing. The agent may be integrated with a number of services, such as ecommerce systems, affiliate marketing network systems, site optimization, web analytics and email marketing systems that enable a merchant to enhance the user experience and improve marketing. A user's actions may be tracked in order to provide OEMs and retailers payout on purchase referrals to the merchant's online store. Code changes and bug fixes can be made at the server and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the various systems supporting the software activation user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Digital River, Inc.
    Inventors: James M Wehmann, Mary E Suddendorf, Brent D Shiely, Daniel C Rohda, Bethany L Jaworski, David A Woolenberg
  • Publication number: 20120150644
    Abstract: A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affiliate marketing. The agent may be integrated with a number of services, such as ecommerce systems, affiliate marketing network systems, site optimization, web analytics and email marketing systems that enable a merchant to enhance the user experience and improve marketing. A user's actions may be tracked in order to provide OEMs and retailers payout on purchase referrals to the merchant's online store. Code changes and bug fixes can be made at the server and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the various systems supporting the software activation user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 14, 2012
    Applicant: DIGITAL RIVER, INC.
    Inventors: Brent Shiely, Bethany L. Jaworski, Daniel C. Rohda, Mary E. Suddendorf, James M. Wehmann, David A. Woolenberg
  • Patent number: 8145537
    Abstract: A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affiliate marketing. The agent may be integrated with a number of services, such as ecommerce systems, affiliate marketing network systems, site optimization, web analytics and email marketing systems that enable a merchant to enhance the user experience and improve marketing. A user's actions may be tracked in order to provide OEMs and retailers payout on purchase referrals to the merchant's online store. Code changes and bug fixes can be made at the server and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the various systems supporting the software activation user experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Assignee: Digital River, Inc.
    Inventors: James M Wehmann, Mary E Suddendorf, Brent D Shiely, Daniel C Rohda, Bethany L Jaworski, David A Woolenberg
  • Publication number: 20100131386
    Abstract: A system and method for determining e-commerce purchase eligibility of product offerings restricted to particular market segments and used in conjunction with an e-commerce system is described. Identifying information provided by the user is compared to a white list of eligibility parameters selected and configured by the vendor. An e-mail confirming eligibility and containing a customized URL is provided to the user; selecting the link automatically logs the user into the account. The system allows limited or unlimited purchases to be made by qualified users. Fraud detection is performed prior to checkout. Once the order has been processed the user may immediately download the product. An e-mail is sent to the user providing delayed downloading instructions and license key. Downloading may inject the license key for automatic software product or application activation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: DIGITAL RIVER, INC.
    Inventors: Brent D. Shiely, Michael E. Conner, David A. Woolenberg, Matthew John Voda, Jeffrey M. Diesner
  • Publication number: 20090216861
    Abstract: A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affiliate marketing. The agent may be integrated with a number of services, such as ecommerce systems, affiliate marketing network systems, site optimization, web analytics and email marketing systems that enable a merchant to enhance the user experience and improve marketing. A user's actions may be tracked in order to provide OEMs and retailers payout on purchase referrals to the merchant's online store. Code changes and bug fixes can be made at the server and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the various systems supporting the software activation user experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2009
    Publication date: August 27, 2009
    Applicant: DIGITAL RIVER, INC.
    Inventors: Brent Shiely, Bethany L. Jaworski, Daniel C. Rohda, Mary E. Suddendorf, James M. Wehmann, David A. Woolenberg