Patents by Inventor Jo-Anne E. Rivet

Jo-Anne E. Rivet 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).

  • Communication network for gathering information and performing electronic transactions
    Patent number: 8538873
    Abstract: In certain embodiments, a system for calculating a cost for an electronic transaction comprises one or more processors operable to receive first charge information associated with electronic transactions for a plurality of nodes, one or more memories operable to store the first charge information, the one or more processors further operable to receive a request execute an electronic transaction, determine a route for the electronic transaction comprising two or more of the nodes, determine first charge information applicable to the electronic transaction for the two or more nodes, and calculate a cost for the electronic transaction based at least in part on the first charge information for the two or more nodes on the route.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph B. Castinado, Gregory G. Farr, Jo-Anne E. Rivet