Patents by Inventor Michael C. Atkins

Michael C. Atkins 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: 20180121891
    Abstract: An edge node computing system and corresponding methods for performing secondary processing of data at edge nodes of a computer network. The edge node computing system receives messages, such as authorization messages, representing a payment transaction initiated by a cardholder with a merchant. A primary processor of the edge node computing system performs a primary processing and determines whether to forward the message to a second processor for secondary processing. After secondary processing is completed, the second processor generates an enhanced message based on the original message and the results of the secondary processing and transmits the enhanced message accordingly. The systems and methods disclosed are particularly suited for provided value-added services in payment processing networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Ahmed Hosny, Michael C. Atkins, Peter Groarke