Patents by Inventor James B. Baird

James B. Baird 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).

  • Electronic wallet
    Publication number: 20010027116
    Abstract: A method of making an electronic currency value available to a user is described. The method comprises the steps of: verifying the identity of the user, via a portable communications device; and identifying a currency value available to the user; said currency value being accessible via said portable communications device. Apparatus for accessing electronic currency is also described. The apparatus comprises: means for verifying the identity of a user; data processing means for responding to user instructions; means for communicating user instructions to the data processing means; and a portable communications facility for sending and receiving data to and from the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: October 4, 2001
    Applicant: NCR Corporation
    Inventor: James B. Baird