Patents by Inventor Michael F. Buhrmann

Michael F. Buhrmann 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).

  • Patent number: 11797997
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying a financial transaction based on an account number, a mobile directory number associated with the financial transaction, a mobile directory number associated with the account number, an email address associated with the account number, internet protocol address data associated with the financial transaction, and internet protocol address data associated with accesses of the email address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Randall A. Snyder, Thomas S. Ginter, Michael F. Buhrmann
  • Patent number: 11405781
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2022
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20220188831
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying a financial transaction based on an account number, a mobile directory number associated with the financial transaction, a mobile directory number associated with the account number, an email address associated with the account number, internet protocol address data associated with the financial transaction, and internet protocol address data associated with accesses of the email address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Randall A. Snyder, Thomas S. Ginter, Michael F. Buhrmann
  • Patent number: 11301855
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying a financial transaction based on an account number, a mobile directory number associated with the financial transaction, a mobile directory number associated with the account number, an email address associated with the account number, internet protocol address data associated with the financial transaction, and internet protocol address data associated with accesses of the email address.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Randall A. Snyder, Thomas S. Ginter, Michael F. Buhrmann
  • Patent number: 10669130
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20200008060
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 10455419
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 9922323
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location. Other location information used for comparison may be obtained from a multiplicity of sources, such as another network based on some activity of wireless device user, another wireless device via a wireless network, or any system capable of providing location information to the Location Comparison Engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles Dennis, Mary Reeder, Jeffrey Brennan
  • Publication number: 20180075437
    Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying a financial transaction based on an account number, a mobile directory number associated with the financial transaction, a mobile directory number associated with the account number, an email address associated with the account number, internet protocol address data associated with the financial transaction, and internet protocol address data associated with accesses of the email address.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Randall A. Snyder, Thomas S. Ginter, Michael F. Buhrmann
  • Publication number: 20180072539
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Patent number: 9848298
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2017
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Patent number: 9838872
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX)to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A Snyder, Michael F Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20170280323
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20160323709
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Patent number: 9432845
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Randall A. Snyder, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis
  • Patent number: 9420448
    Abstract: A system and method for automatically comparing obtained wireless device location information from a wireless network and comparing that location with another independent source geographic location is provided. Location information is derived from two or more sources in a multiplicity of ways and a comparison is made within a Location Comparison Engine. The Location Comparison Engine makes use of databases that assist in resolving obtained raw positioning information and converting that positioning information into one or more formats for adequate location comparison. Results of the location comparison are deduced to determine if the wireless device is in some proximity to some other activity source location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Ajay Dankar, Sunita Reddy, Michael P. Mortier, Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20160227405
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Patent number: 9185123
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals attempting to access a computer application, network, system or device using a wireless device is provided. The system employs one or more short-range wireless interfaces (e.g. BLUETOOTH or Wi-Fi) or long-range wireless interfaces (e.g. cellular or WiMAX) to detect the presence or location of the wireless device and it's proximity to the secure system to be accessed. The wireless device incorporates a unique identifier and secure authentication key information associated with the user of the wireless device. An authentication result is generated and may be used for a variety of applications. The application may process the result and determine the degree of access for which the entity or individual is allowed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: FINSPHERE CORPORATION
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Michael F. Buhrmann, Patrick E. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20150178715
    Abstract: An automated system and method for authenticating entities or individuals engaging in automated or electronic transactions or activities such as financial transactions, accessing computer applications, computer software, data networks or other automated or electronic devices requiring identity and/or reliability verification is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Michael F. Buhrmann, Charles L. Dennis, Jeffrey Brennan
  • Publication number: 20140244490
    Abstract: Methods of paying user bills on behalf of a user are described. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving from a vendor a user bill having a user identifier, a vendor identifier, and a bill amount. The method further includes obtaining the user identifier, the vendor identifier, and the bill amount, associating the bill with the user based on the user identifier, and associating the bill with the vendor based on the vendor identifier. The method further includes determining whether the bill is payable, which includes comparing the bill to stored bill data associated with the user and the vendor. When the bill is payable, the method further includes obtaining funds from an account of the user, dispersing funds to the vendor to pay the bill and storing an indication of the paying of the bill.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Devin Miller, Rebecca Miller, Michael F. Buhrmann