Patents by Inventor Joseph Cachey

Joseph Cachey 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).

  • Publication number: 20190325439
    Abstract: A computerized method of verifying the identity of an attendant operating a money transfer transaction device includes receiving at the money transfer transaction device a user identification and password from the attendant and receiving at the money transfer transaction device additional information from the attendant. The additional information relates to a security feature that limits access to the transaction device. The method also includes using the additional information, the user identification, and the password to evaluate whether to allow the attendant to operate the transaction device to process a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Michelsen, Paul Blair, Dean Seifert, Joseph Cachey
  • Patent number: 10402824
    Abstract: A computerized method of verifying the identity of an attendant operating a money transfer transaction device includes receiving at the money transfer transaction device a user identification and password from the attendant and receiving at the money transfer transaction device additional information from the attendant. The additional information relates to a security feature that limits access to the transaction device. The method also includes using the additional information, the user identification, and the password to evaluate whether to allow the attendant to operate the transaction device to process a transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Michelsen, Paul Blair, Dean Seifert, Joseph Cachey
  • Patent number: 8386393
    Abstract: A computerized method of verifying the identity of an attendant operating a money transfer transaction device includes receiving at the money transfer transaction device a user identification and password from the attendant and receiving at the money transfer transaction device additional information from the attendant. The additional information relates to a security feature that limits access to the transaction device. The method also includes using the additional information, the user identification, and the password to evaluate whether to allow the attendant to operate the transaction device to process a transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Michelsen, Paul Blair, Dean Seifert, Joseph Cachey
  • Patent number: 8027916
    Abstract: A system for screening money transfers. According to one embodiment of the invention an operator is provided with at least one prompt to request further information about an attempted money transfer. The operator can be prompted with a series of questions to facilitate a regimented screening process of suspicious transfers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Kenneth Algiene, Henry M. Abelman, Joseph Cachey, III
  • Patent number: 7930246
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for transferring value from a value provider. A request initiated by a value owner to transfer value from the value provider to a recipient is received. An exchange provider receives the value in accordance with the request. The exchange provider includes a processor that converts the received value into a converted form. The converted value is then transmitted to the recipient by the exchange provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Kurt L. Hansen, Joseph Cachey, III
  • Patent number: 7769686
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for transferring value from a value provider. A request initiated by a value owner to transfer value from the value provider to a recipient is received. An exchange provider receives the value in accordance with the request. The exchange provider includes a processor that converts the received value into a converted form. The converted value is then transmitted to the recipient by the exchange provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignees: The Western Union Company, First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt L. Hansen, Joseph Cachey, III
  • Publication number: 20100100478
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for transferring value from a value provider. A request initiated by a value owner to transfer value from the value provider to a recipient is received. An exchange provider receives the value in accordance with the request. The exchange provider includes a processor that converts the received value into a converted form. The converted value is then transmitted to the recipient by the exchange provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicants: First Data Corporation, The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Kurt L. Hansen, Joseph Cachey, III
  • Patent number: 7213744
    Abstract: A method of facilitating a money transfer to a region for which compliance with a requirement requires execution of a document. The method includes receiving transaction information at a host computer system from a transaction processing device at a transaction origination location. The transaction information relates to a money transfer to the region. The method also includes storing at least a portion of the transaction information as a money transfer record. The record includes a field whose value indicates the status of compliance with the requirement. The method also includes receiving an image of at least a portion of the document, evaluating the document to determine whether the document evidences compliance with the requirement, setting the value of the field to indicate compliance with the requirement, and completing the money transfer, upon request or a recipient, if the value of the field indicates compliance with the requirement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2007
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Michael J. Michelsen, Joseph Cachey, Phyllis Skene-Stimac
  • Publication number: 20060054683
    Abstract: A method of facilitating a money transfer to a region for which compliance with a requirement requires execution of a document. The method includes receiving transaction information at a host computer system from a transaction processing device at a transaction origination location. The transaction information relates to a money transfer to the region. The method also includes storing at least a portion of the transaction information as a money transfer record. The record includes a field whose value indicates the status of compliance with the requirement. The method also includes receiving an image of at least a portion of the document, evaluating the document to determine whether the document evidences compliance with the requirement, setting the value of the field to indicate compliance with the requirement, and completing the money transfer, upon request or a recipient, if the value of the field indicates compliance with the requirement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Michelsen, Joseph Cachey, Phyllis Skene-Stimac
  • Publication number: 20050119968
    Abstract: A computerized method of verifying the identity of an attendant operating a money transfer transaction device includes receiving at the money transfer transaction device a user identification and password from the attendant and receiving at the money transfer transaction device additional information from the attendant. The additional information relates to a security feature that limits access to the transaction device. The method also includes using the additional information, the user identification, and the password to evaluate whether to allow the attendant to operate the transaction device to process a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Michael Michelsen, Paul Blair, Dean Seifert, Joseph Cachey
  • Publication number: 20040215574
    Abstract: A computerized method of verifying the identity of an attendant operating a money transfer transaction device includes receiving at the money transfer transaction device a user identification and password from the attendant and receiving at the money transfer transaction device additional information from the attendant. The additional information relates to a security feature that limits access to the transaction device. The method also includes using the additional information, the user identification, and the password to evaluate whether to allow the attendant to operate the transaction device to process a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Michael J. Michelsen, Paul Blair, Dean Seifert, Joseph Cachey
  • Publication number: 20040117299
    Abstract: A system for screening money transfers. According to one embodiment of the invention an operator is provided with at least one prompt to request further information about an attempted money transfer. The operator can be prompted with a series of questions to facilitate a regimented screening process of suspicious transfers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth Algiene, Henry M. Abelman, Joseph Cachey
  • Publication number: 20030163417
    Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for processing money-order requests and other transactions. A list of prohibited persons is maintained, such as a copy of an OFAC SDN list. When a request is made to execute the transaction, name information is collected from a customer and compared with the list. If the name information matches an entry on the list, the transaction request is declined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2002
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Cachey, Dean Seifert, Mark Thompson, Judy Fleming, Carol Darland, Kenneth Algiene
  • Publication number: 20030055780
    Abstract: A method and system are provided for transferring value from a value provider. A request initiated by a value owner to transfer value from the value provider to a recipient is received. An exchange provider receives the value in accordance with the request. The exchange provider includes a processor that converts the received value into a converted form. The converted value is then transmitted to the recipient by the exchange provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Kurt L. Hansen, Joseph Cachey