Patents by Inventor David E Johnstone

David E Johnstone 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for conducting electronic transactions
    Patent number: 7801827
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Alan Bishop, Elliot Harold Glazer, Zygmunt Steven Gorgol, William G. Hohle, Michael G. Johnson, David E Johnstone, Walter Donald Lake, Coby Royer, Marvin Simkin, Nick Swift, Dirk B White, Russell Bennett
  • Methods and apparatus for conducting electronic transactions
    Patent number: 7343351
    Abstract: A system and method for conducting electronic commerce are disclosed. In various embodiments, the electronic transaction is a purchase transaction. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smartcard containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user. In various embodiments a wallet server interacts with a security server to provide enhanced reliability and confidence in the transaction. In various embodiments, the wallet server includes a toolbar. In various embodiments, the digital wallet pre-fills forms. Forms may be pre-filled using an auto-remember component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2008
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Fred Alan Bishop, Elliot Harold Glazer, Zygmunt Steven Gorgol, William G. Hohle, Michael G. Johnson, David E Johnstone, Walter Donald Lake, Coby Royer, Marvin Simkin, Nick Swift, Dirk B White, Russell Bennett