Patents by Inventor Gavin Shenker

Gavin Shenker 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: 8923827
    Abstract: A method for managing mobile payments in a mobile phone. The method includes receiving data associated with a plurality of issuer specific payment services at a mobile phone, selecting one of the issuer specific payment services, and conducting a transaction using the phone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Wentker, Erick Wong, Gavin Shenker, Doug Deibert
  • Patent number: 8820627
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a first apparatus may be provided that may comprise a processor and a storage medium coupled to the processor. The storage medium comprises code executable by the processor for performing a first method. The first method may include the step of receiving data comprising a plurality of profiles. Each of the profiles may be associated with a contactless transaction device. The first method may further comprise the steps of communicating with a test contactless transaction device using short range wireless communication, and using the plurality of profiles to emulate each of the contactless transaction devices associated with each of the profiles in a simulated transaction with the test financial transaction device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Gavin Shenker, Carl Smith
  • Publication number: 20130148024
    Abstract: Advanced internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs, can be used for conducting online transactions. Online transactions often lack an effective mechanism to prevent repudiation of the transaction. Signature data, representative of a consumer's signature motion, may be captured by a signature capture device. The signature capture device can be the smart TV or a device associated with the smart TV (e.g., a remote controller). The signature device can also be a security token. The signature data may be processed, stored, and/or transmitted for later use. The representation of the consumer's signature provides a non-repudiation mechanism similar in function to that of a consumer's actual handwritten signature on a credit card or debit card receipt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Scott H. Shin, Gavin Shenker, Douglas Stephen Deibert
  • Publication number: 20130098984
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a first apparatus may be provided that may comprise a processor and a storage medium coupled to the processor. The storage medium comprises code executable by the processor for performing a first method. The first method may include the step of receiving data comprising a plurality of profiles. Each of the profiles may be associated with a contactless transaction device. The first method may further comprise the steps of communicating with a test contactless transaction device using short range wireless communication, and using the plurality of profiles to emulate each of the contactless transaction devices associated with each of the profiles in a simulated transaction with the test financial transaction device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Inventors: Gavin Shenker, Carl Smith
  • Patent number: 7815111
    Abstract: A system and method for managing one or more applications deployed on a mobile electronic device, such as a cellular phone, are disclosed. The system and method enable the user of a mobile electronic device to select one of a plurality of applications deployed on the mobile electronic device for use in a transaction and to authenticate himself or herself prior to initiating the transaction. The transaction may occur via a wireless interface and/or a contact-based interface. In addition, the system and method allow the user to manage applications deployed on a mobile electronic device, including adding new applications, designating nicknames for the applications and setting security codes for each application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Gavin Shenker, Thanigaivel Ashwin Raj, Jagdeep Singh Sahota, Forough Kashef, Simon Hurry
  • Publication number: 20090179075
    Abstract: A system and method for managing one or more applications deployed on a mobile electronic device, such as a cellular phone, are disclosed. The system and method enable the user of a mobile electronic device to select one of a plurality of applications deployed on the mobile electronic device for use in a transaction and to authenticate himself or herself prior to initiating the transaction. The transaction may occur via a wireless interface and/or a contact-based interface. In addition, the system and method allow the user to manage applications deployed on a mobile electronic device, including adding new applications, designating nicknames for the applications and setting security codes for each application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2006
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Gavin Shenker, Thanigaivel Ashwin Raj, Jagdeep Singh Sahota, Forough Kashef, Simon Hurry
  • Publication number: 20080172317
    Abstract: A method and system for payments for mobile phone payments with a disabling feature is disclosed. The method includes activating a mobile phone containing contactless payment systems, and having a timeout feature disable the contactless payment systems after a set period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventors: Doug Deibert, Erick Wong, Gavin Shenker, David Wentker
  • Publication number: 20080167961
    Abstract: A method associated with a contactless phone. The method includes sending a balance inquiry response message to a mobile phone. The mobile phone includes a contactless element that is configured to communicate with a contactless reader in a point of sale terminal. The account balance inquiry response message provides an account balance for an account associated with the mobile phone. The mobile phone is operated by a consumer. The method also includes sending a transaction alert message to the mobile phone, where the transaction alert message informs the consumer that a transaction has occurred using the account. The method also includes sending an offer message to the mobile phone, where the offer message provides a benefit to the consumer if the consumer uses the mobile phone to conduct a predetermined transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Dave Wentker, Erick Wong, Gavin Shenker, Doug Deibert
  • Publication number: 20080167017
    Abstract: A method for managing mobile payments in a mobile phone. The method includes receiving data associated with a plurality of issuer specific payment services at a mobile phone, selecting one of the issuer specific payment services, and conducting a transaction using the phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Inventors: Dave Wentker, Erick Wong, Gavin Shenker, Doug Deibert
  • Publication number: 20080167000
    Abstract: System, methods, and apparatus provide account balance alerts for a mobile phone used to initiate a transaction when an account balance is close to a credit limit or close to zero or a minimum balance amount. When a consumer uses an account associated with a mobile phone to make a purchase, the account is checked to see if the purchase would result in an account balance within a predetermined threshold of the credit limit in the case of a credit account, or within a predetermined threshold of zero or a minimum balance, in the case of a debit account. If the threshold has been surpassed an account balance alert is automatically sent to the mobile phone. Since the mobile phone was just used for the transaction, the consumer is timely notified of the approach of the balance to the credit/debit limit and can take corrective action in a timely manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 10, 2008
    Applicant: Visa U.S.A. Inc.
    Inventors: Dave Wentker, Doug Deibert, Gavin Shenker, Erick Wong
  • Patent number: 7152782
    Abstract: A system and method for managing one or more applications deployed on a mobile electronic device, such as a cellular phone, are disclosed. The system and method enable the user of a mobile electronic device to select one of a plurality of applications deployed on the mobile electronic device for use in a transaction and to authenticate himself or herself prior to initiating the transaction. The transaction may occur via a wireless interface and/or a contact-based interface. In addition, the system and method allow the user to manage applications deployed on a mobile electronic device, including adding new applications, designating nicknames for the applications and setting security codes for each application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Gavin Shenker, Thanigaivel Ashwin Raj, Jagdeep Singh Sahota, Forough Kashef, Simon Hurry
  • Publication number: 20050006461
    Abstract: A system and method for managing one or more applications deployed on a mobile electronic device, such as a cellular phone, are disclosed. The system and method enable the user of a mobile electronic device to select one of a plurality of applications deployed on the mobile electronic device for use in a transaction and to authenticate himself or herself prior to initiating the transaction. The transaction may occur via a wireless interface and/or a contact-based interface. In addition, the system and method allow the user to manage applications deployed on a mobile electronic device, including adding new applications, designating nicknames for the applications and setting security codes for each application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Gavin Shenker, Thanigaivel Raj, Jagdeep Sahota, Forough Kashef, Simon Hurry
  • Patent number: 6234898
    Abstract: A system for controlling a gaming operation comprises a secure processing and memory apparatus in the form of a smart card, together with non-secure input and display means connectable to the smart card. The memory of the smart card stores software controlling the operation of the game and also data relating to gains or losses of the player. Input signals generated by the player are processed within the secure processor and all operations which can influence the outcome of the game are carried out within the secure processor so that the system is not susceptible to tampering, even when used in a non-secure environment. Thus, the system allows gaming to take place in hotel rooms and other non-secure locations, with secure betting and allocation of winnings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Inventors: Serge Christian Pierre Belamant, Gavin Shenker