Patents by Inventor David Spiller

David Spiller 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: 11967214
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Timothy M. Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Publication number: 20230146404
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Timothy M. Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Patent number: 11544988
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Timothy M. Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Publication number: 20190043300
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Applicant: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Timothy M. Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Patent number: 10083564
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Timothy M. Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Publication number: 20180174391
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2018
    Publication date: June 21, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy M. Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Patent number: 9911266
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: Wayne Fueling Systems LLC
    Inventors: Timothy Martin Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Publication number: 20140289133
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Timothy Martin Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Patent number: 8788428
    Abstract: Embodiments of a multimode system for use in, for example, a fuel dispenser, are configured for receiving data in a retail environment. The multimode system can include: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Dresser, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Martin Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Publication number: 20110321173
    Abstract: A multimode system for receiving data in a retail environment includes: a secure input module for receiving high security input and low security input from a customer, the high security input to be communicated by the secure input module in cipher text, and the low security input to be communicated by the secure input module in plaintext. The multimode system is adapted to operate in a high security mode and a low security mode. The multimode system is adapted to enter the low security mode upon detection by the multimode system of a security breach condition. In the high security mode, the secure input module accepts low security input and high security input. In the low security mode, the secure input module accepts the low security input and does not accept the high security input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: Dresser, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Martin Weston, Weiming Tang, David Spiller
  • Publication number: 20090119221
    Abstract: This disclosure provides various embodiments of systems and methods for secure communications. In one aspect, the system for secure communications in a retail environment comprises a first display for presenting content to a customer, a first secure payment module comprising a first data entry device and a first secure processor, and a first controller. In some instances, the first controller is communicably coupled to the first display and the first secure payment module. Additionally, the first controller may be adapted to authenticate the first secure payment module, establish a secure communications link between the first controller and the first secure payment module, receive a first source of content, provide a portion of the content to the first display, and selectively enable or disable the first data entry device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Timothy Martin WESTON, David SPILLER
  • Patent number: D471241
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2003
    Inventor: David A. Spiller
  • Patent number: D474096
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2003
    Inventor: David A. Spiller
  • Patent number: D617160
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Inventor: David Spiller