Patents by Inventor Michael Joseph Ryan

Michael Joseph Ryan 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: 9996861
    Abstract: A system and method for user identification and personalization based on automotive identifiers are described. Image data of a vehicle is received from an image capture device. Vehicle identification information is extracted from the image data. A data record associated with a user is retrieved using the vehicle identification information. A personalized communication for the user is generated based on the retrieved data record. The personalized communication may be transmitted to a device. The personalized communication may comprise a recommendation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Ryan, Christopher Dennis Boncimino
  • Publication number: 20160189252
    Abstract: A system and method for user identification and personalization based on automotive identifiers are described. Image data of a vehicle is received from an image capture device. Vehicle identification information is extracted from the image data. A data record associated with a user is retrieved using the vehicle identification information. A personalized communication for the user is generated based on the retrieved data record. The personalized communication may be transmitted to a device. The personalized communication may comprise a recommendation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Ryan, Christopher Dennis Boncimino
  • Patent number: 9324002
    Abstract: A system and method for user identification and personalization based on automotive identifiers are described. Image data of a vehicle is received from an image capture device. Vehicle identification information is extracted from the image data. A data record associated with a user is retrieved using the vehicle identification information. A personalized communication for the user is generated based on the retrieved data record. The personalized communication may be transmitted to a device. The personalized communication may comprise a recommendation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: PayPal, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Ryan, Christopher Dennis Boncimino
  • Publication number: 20140297472
    Abstract: There is provided systems and method for merchant anonymous check-in at a merchant location. A user may bring a user device to a merchant location where the user may have previously checked-in at the merchant location and perform an anonymous check-in at the merchant location. Thus, the user device may provide the merchant location with a different or obfuscated identifier so the merchant does not identify the user from the previous check-in. Once the user has checked-in with the merchant, the user may make service requests for the merchant's staff, such as do not approach or service assistance. Additionally, the merchant may inform the user about loyalty account services and automatically enroll the user in a loyalty account. If the user has discounts, gift cards, or other benefits in a digital wallet, the merchant may offer the user other benefits related to the benefits in the digital to increase sales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Ryan
  • Publication number: 20140297385
    Abstract: There is provided systems and method for merchant anonymous check-in at a merchant location. A user may bring a user device to a merchant location where the user may have previously checked-in at the merchant location and perform an anonymous check-in at the merchant location. Thus, the user device may provide the merchant location with a different or obfuscated identifier so the merchant does not identify the user from the previous check-in. Once the user has checked-in with the merchant, the user may make service requests for the merchant's staff, such as do not approach or service assistance. Additionally, the merchant may inform the user about loyalty account services and automatically enroll the user in a loyalty account. If the user has discounts, gift cards, or other benefits in a digital wallet, the merchant may offer the user other benefits related to the benefits in the wallet to increase sales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Ryan
  • Publication number: 20140297556
    Abstract: There is provided systems and method for merchant anonymous check-in at a merchant location. A user may bring a user device to a merchant location where the user may have previously checked-in at the merchant location and perform an anonymous check-in at the merchant location. Thus, the user device may provide the merchant location with a different or obfuscated identifier so the merchant does not identify the user from the previous check-in. Once the user has checked-in with the merchant, the user may make service requests for the merchant's staff, such as do not approach or service assistance. Additionally, the merchant may inform the user about loyalty account services and automatically enroll the user in a loyalty account. If the user has discounts, gift cards, or other benefits in a digital wallet, the merchant may offer the user other benefits related to the benefits in the wallet to increase sales.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Ryan
  • Publication number: 20130216102
    Abstract: A system and method for user identification and personalization based on automotive identifiers are described. Image data of a vehicle is received from an image capture device. Vehicle identification information is extracted from the image data. A data record associated with a user is retrieved using the vehicle identification information. A personalized communication for the user is generated based on the retrieved data record. The personalized communication may be transmitted to a device. The personalized communication may comprise a recommendation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: eBay Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Ryan, Christopher Dennis Boncimino