Patents by Inventor Linda H. Birbara

Linda H. Birbara 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).

  • Management method and system for a user
    Patent number: 8775214
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, method, machine readable program and a graphical user interface for managing multiple accounts associated with a user. The method includes receiving a first set of information associated with identification of a user, in response to the first set of information, identifying a second set of information relating to a financial account associated with the user, the financial account being associated with a financial institution, in response to the first set of information. The method also includes identifying a third set of information relating to a health account associated with the user, the health account being associated with a healthcare institution. A fourth set of information is generated based upon the second set of information and the third set of information. The method also includes sending a signal representative of the fourth set of information. The signal may be sent to the user or a designee of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Thompson Reuters (Market) LLC
    Inventors: Linda H. Birbara, John P. Bench, Patrick C. Kim, Alexander M. Kleiner, Matthew P. Burkley, Nicholas Prastos, Douglas Schneider, Barbara Coluni
  • Management method and system for a user
    Publication number: 20080033871
    Abstract: The invention provides a system, method, machine readable program and a graphical user interface for managing multiple accounts associated with a user. The method includes receiving a first set of information associated with identification of a user, in response to the first set of information, identifying a second set of information relating to a financial account associated with the user, the financial account being associated with a financial institution, in response to the first set of information. The method also includes identifying a third set of information relating to a health account associated with the user, the health account being associated with a healthcare institution. A fourth set of information is generated based upon the second set of information and the third set of information. The method also includes sending a signal representative of the fourth set of information. The signal may be sent to the user or a designee of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Linda H. Birbara, John P. Bench, Patrick C. Kim, Alexander M. Kleiner, Matthew P. Burkley, Nicholas Prastos, Douglas Schneider, Barbara Coluni
  • System and method for providing feedback in an interactive payment system
    Patent number: 6601759
    Abstract: A system and method for presentation of feedback cues to a user of an interactive payment system is disclosed, wherein in one application, a payment product logo is displayed substantially concurrent with user entry of a payment product identifier, such as a credit card number. The subject invention further provides for the reduction of user confusion and errors with respect to entry of information related to a payment transaction. Moreover, the invention provides for reinforcement of payment product and/or service loyalty and branding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2003
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services
    Inventors: John P. Fife, Laura K. Van Winkle, Linda H. Birbara
  • System and method for providing feedback in an interactive payment system
    Publication number: 20020082989
    Abstract: A system and method for presentation of feedback cues to a user of an interactive payment system is disclosed, wherein in one application, a payment product logo is displayed substantially concurrent with user entry of a payment product identifier, such as a credit card number. The subject invention further provides for the reduction of user confusion and errors with respect to entry of information related to a payment transaction. Moreover, the invention provides for reinforcement of payment product and/or service loyalty and branding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2001
    Publication date: June 27, 2002
    Inventors: John P. Fife, Laura K. Van Winkle, Linda H. Birbara