Patents by Inventor Mark Crowson

Mark Crowson 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: 20170300891
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices which utilize near field communication-style technologies in conjunction with one or more of personal devices and communication networks in order to provide for improved customer interactions with a service establishment are provided. In one embodiment an application is configured to provide for various functionality upon the triggering of a near-field communication stimulus. For example, upon scanning a near field device, an application may launch that provides a user with pre-determined information. Such information may include information regarding the nearest locations of a service establishment and approximate wait times for transactions at the listed locations. In another embodiment, the pre-determined information may include information regarding promotions available to a customer such as special offers, coupons, advertisements, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Daniela Popescu, Mark Crowson, Elena Trubitsyna, Pak Kiu Tse, Nicholas Ware, David Walker
  • Patent number: 9727872
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices which utilize near field communication-style technologies in conjunction with one or more of personal devices and communication networks in order to provide for improved customer interactions with a service establishment are provided. In one embodiment an application is configured to provide for various functionality upon the triggering of a near-field communication stimulus. For example, upon scanning a near field device, an application may launch that provides a user with pre-determined information. Such information may include information regarding the nearest locations of a service establishment and approximate wait times for transactions at the listed locations. In another embodiment, the pre-determined information may include information regarding promotions available to a customer such as special offers, coupons, advertisements, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Moneygram International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniela Popescu, Mark Crowson, Elena Trubitsyna, Pak Kiu Tse, Nicholas Ware, David Walker
  • Publication number: 20140100925
    Abstract: Systems, methods and devices which utilize near field communication-style technologies in conjunction with one or more of personal devices and communication networks in order to provide for improved customer interactions with a service establishment are provided. In one embodiment an application is configured to provide for various functionality upon the triggering of a near-field communication stimulus. For example, upon scanning a near field device, an application may launch that provides a user with pre-determined information. Such information may include information regarding the nearest locations of a service establishment and approximate wait times for transactions at the listed locations. In another embodiment, the pre-determined information may include information regarding promotions available to a customer such as special offers, coupons, advertisements, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Moneygram International, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniela Popescu, Mark Crowson, Elena Trubitsyna, Byron Tse, Nick Ware, David Walker