Patents by Inventor David Wayne Smith
David Wayne Smith 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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Publication number: 20150194179Abstract: A method of manipulating content on a media device with a hands-free device including selecting content to play on the media device and then operatively connecting the hands-free device to the media device. The hands-free device has a case with upper, lower, and one or more intermediate portions, one or more hands-free switches disposed on or in the case, each switch being operable to transmit one or more commands to manipulate the content of or accessible by the media device. The device also has a controller for managing information transmitted between the switches and the media device and a data link formed between the controller and the media device. Once operatively connected, the selected content accessible by the mediate device is manipulated by controlling the one or more hands-free switches of the hands-free device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2015Publication date: July 9, 2015Inventor: David Wayne SMITH
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Publication number: 20140346838Abstract: The device is a backrest for a bicycle that consists of three main parts. The backrest: a padded rectangular shaped device that attaches horizontally to a thick walled vertical post, that transverses downward at a 55° angle and is coupled with a thick walled cylindrical mounting bracket. The mounting bracket has a cylinder that accepts the seatpost of a bicycle, attaching the whole assembly to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2013Publication date: November 27, 2014Inventor: David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 8473351Abstract: Authorization verification systems and methods are described that store a record of an authorization determination performed at a point of sale or other point of control. The system receives authorization information for an individual indicative of the individual's authorization to purchase a product or service, to enter a location, to attend an event, or to otherwise participate in an encounter whose access is limited to authorized individuals. In one embodiment, the authorization verification system receives information relating to the individual's age via an electronic scanning of a driver's license or other identification card, or by other methods, and uses the birth date information to calculate the customer's current age. The current age can be displayed on an existing display of a point-of-sale device or other display.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Cassandra Mollett, Alan Jay Bethscheider, Susan Diane Brauckman, David A. Walker, David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 7769638Abstract: Authorization verification systems and methods are described that determine whether an authorization check is to be performed in conjunction with an online purchase or other electronic commerce transaction, and, if the authorization check is to be performed, that check the authorization of an individual wishing to participate in the online transaction and that store a retrievable record of the authorization check. The system receives authorization information for the individual that is indicative of the individual's authorization to purchase a product or service online, or to otherwise participate in an electronic commerce encounter whose access is limited to authorized individuals.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Cassandra Mollett, Alan Jay Bethscheider, Susan Diane Brauckman, David A. Walker, David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 7540410Abstract: An integrated point of sale terminal for processing multiple payment types including payment by check includes a compact housing, a processor, and memory. The housing has a base shaped to sit on a merchant counter and has a document slot for receiving a check. The processor is disposed in the housing, and the memory is in communication with the processor. The payment terminal is located at the point of sale during use to allow a store merchant to accept multiple payment types. The payment terminal further includes a magnetic ink character recognition device for reading a string of magnetic ink characters on the check. The magnetic ink character recognition device is affixed to the housing at the document slot and is in communication with the processor. Further, the payment terminal includes an imaging device for capturing an image of the check. The imaging device is affixed to the housing at the document slot and is in communication with the processor.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Randy J. Templeton, Cassandra J. Mollett, David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 7191941Abstract: Authorization verification systems and methods are described that determine whether an authorization check is to be performed at a point of sale or other point of control, and, if the authorization check is to be performed, that check the authorization and that store a retrievable record of the authorization check. The system receives authorization information for an individual that is indicative of the individual's authorization to purchase a product or service, to enter a location, to attend an event, or to otherwise participate in an encounter whose access is limited to authorized individuals. In one embodiment, authorization for making a purchase is limited to individuals above an age threshold, and the authorization verification system receives information relating to the individual's age via an electronic scanning of a driver's license or other identification card, or by other methods, and uses the birth date information to calculate the customer's current age.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Cassandra Mollett, Alan Jay Bethscheider, Susan Diane Brauckman, David A. Walker, David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 7182255Abstract: Systems and methods are described that determine a threshold value for an authorization check, such as an age verification, that is performed at a point of sale or other point of access control where access to a product, service, location, event, or the like, is restricted to individuals who meet an authorization threshold. In embodiments associated with purchases that comprise a variety of items for purchase and a variety of associated age-related authorization thresholds, systems and methods are described for determining an age-related authorization threshold for the purchase as a whole that will authorize the purchase of the items. In embodiments in which a purchaser's authorization is checked with respect to a determined threshold value, a record of the authorization check can be stored and can subsequently be retrieved to verify that an authorization check for the encounter was carried out using the determined threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2005Date of Patent: February 27, 2007Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Cassandra Mollett, Alan Jay Bethscheider, Susan Diane Brauckman, David A. Walker, David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 7124936Abstract: An integrated point of sale terminal for processing multiple payment types including payment by check includes a compact housing, a processor, and memory. The housing has a base shaped to sit on a merchant counter and has a document slot for receiving a check. The processor is disposed in the housing, and the memory is in communication with the processor. The payment terminal is located at the point of sale during use to allow a store merchant to accept multiple payment types. The payment terminal further includes a magnetic ink character recognition device for reading a string of magnetic ink characters on the check. The magnetic ink character recognition device is affixed to the housing at the document slot and is in communication with the processor. Further, the payment terminal includes an imaging device for capturing an image of the check. The imaging device is affixed to the housing at the document slot and is in communication with the processor.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2003Date of Patent: October 24, 2006Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Randy J. Templeton, Cassandra J. Mollett, David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 6935559Abstract: Systems and methods are described that determine a threshold value for an authorization check, such as an age verification, that is performed at a point of sale or other point of access control where access to a product, service, location, event, or the like, is restricted to individuals who meet an authorization threshold. In embodiments associated with purchases that comprise a variety of items for purchase and a variety of associated age-related authorization thresholds, systems and methods are described for determining an age-related authorization threshold for the purchase as a whole that will authorize the purchase of the items. In embodiments in which a purchaser's authorization is checked with respect to a determined threshold value, a record of the authorization check can be stored and can subsequently be retrieved to verify that an authorization check for the encounter was carried out using the determined threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2004Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Cassandra Mollett, Alan Jay Bethscheider, Susan Diane Brauckman, David A. Walker, David Wayne Smith
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Publication number: 20040238630Abstract: Systems and methods are described that determine a threshold value for an authorization check, such as an age verification, that is performed at a point of sale or other point of access control where access to a product, service, location, event, or the like, is restricted to individuals who meet an authorization threshold. In embodiments associated with purchases that comprise a variety of items for purchase and a variety of associated age-related authorization thresholds, systems and methods are described for determining an age-related authorization threshold for the purchase as a whole that will authorize the purchase of the items. In embodiments in which a purchaser's authorization is checked with respect to a determined threshold value, a record of the authorization check can be stored and can subsequently be retrieved to verify that an authorization check for the encounter was carried out using the determined threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Inventors: Cassandra Mollett, Alan Jay Bethscheider, Susan Diane Brauckman, David A. Walker, David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 6755344Abstract: Systems and methods are described that determine a threshold value for an authorization check, such as an age verification, that is performed at a point of sale or other point of access control where access to a product, service, location, event, or the like, is restricted to individuals who meet an authorization threshold. In embodiments associated with purchases that comprise a variety of items for purchase and a variety of associated age-related authorization thresholds, systems and methods are described for determining an age-related authorization threshold for the purchase as a whole that will authorize the purchase of the items. In embodiments in which a purchaser's authorization is checked with respect to a determined threshold value, a record of the authorization check can be stored and can subsequently be retrieved to verify that an authorization check for the encounter was carried out using the determined threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: June 29, 2004Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Cassandra Mollett, Alan Jay Bethscheider, Susan Diane Brauckman, David A. Walker, David Wayne Smith
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Publication number: 20030111529Abstract: An integrated point of sale terminal for processing multiple payment types including payment by check includes a compact housing, a processor, and memory. The housing has a base shaped to sit on a merchant counter and has a document slot for receiving a check. The processor is disposed in the housing, and the memory is in communication with the processor. The payment terminal is located at the point of sale during use to allow a store merchant to accept multiple payment types. The payment terminal further includes a magnetic ink character recognition device for reading a string of magnetic ink characters on the check. The magnetic ink character recognition device is affixed to the housing at the document slot and is in communication with the processor. Further, the payment terminal includes an imaging device for capturing an image of the check. The imaging device is affixed to the housing at the document slot and is in communication with the processor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2003Publication date: June 19, 2003Applicant: First Data CorporationInventors: Randy J. Templeton, Cassandra J. Mollett, David Wayne Smith
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Patent number: 6547132Abstract: An integrated point of sale terminal for processing multiple payment types including payment by check includes a compact housing, a processor, and memory. The housing has a base shaped to sit on a merchant counter and has a document slot for receiving a check. The processor is disposed in the housing, and the memory is in communication with the processor. The payment terminal is located at the point of sale during use to allow a store merchant to accept multiple payment types. The payment terminal further includes a magnetic ink character recognition device for reading a string of magnetic ink characters on the check. The magnetic ink character recognition device is affixed to the housing at the document slot and is in communication with the processor. Further, the payment terminal includes an imaging device for capturing an image of the check. The imaging device is affixed to the housing at the document slot and is in communication with the processor.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2000Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: First Data CorporationInventors: Randy J. Templeton, Cassandra J. Mollett, David Wayne Smith