Patents by Inventor Michael Maritzen

Michael Maritzen 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: 7808489
    Abstract: A system and method for viewing, entering, and editing information through a transparent screen are described. The invention allows a user to interactively view, enter, and edit information on a transparent window. In one embodiment, the window display device includes a transparent media configured for allowing the user to see through the transparent media; a display module coupled to the transparent media wherein the display module is configured for displaying information to the user; and an input module coupled to the transparent media wherein the input module is configured for receiving an input from the user, wherein the user is capable of viewing through the transparent media while viewing the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Harold Aaron Ludtke
  • Patent number: 7478068
    Abstract: A system and method for viewing, entering, and editing information. A system and method for entering information through biometric identifiers are described. The invention allows a user to create, edit, and store profile information including secure data and corresponding biometric identifiers. In one embodiment, the invention includes an input module for receiving a biometric input from the user; a matching module coupled to the input module for comparing the biometric input to a plurality of stored biometric identifiers; and an output module coupled to the matching module for outputting a secure data corresponding with one of the plurality of the stored biometric identifiers in response to the biometric input.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2009
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Kiyo Niwa
  • Publication number: 20050249383
    Abstract: A system and method for viewing, entering, and editing information through a transparent screen are described. The invention allows a user to interactively view, enter, and edit information on a transparent window. In one embodiment, the window display device includes a transparent media configured for allowing the user to see through the transparent media; a display module coupled to the transparent media wherein the display module is configured for displaying information to the user; and an input module coupled to the transparent media wherein the input module is configured for receiving an input from the user, wherein the user is capable of viewing through the transparent media while viewing the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Harold Ludtke
  • Patent number: 6940492
    Abstract: A system and method for viewing, entering, and editing information through a transparent screen are described. The invention allows a user to interactively view, enter, and edit information on a transparent window. In one embodiment, the window display device includes a transparent media configured for allowing the user to see through the transparent media; a display module coupled to the transparent media wherein the display module is configured for displaying information to the user; and an input module coupled to the transparent media wherein the input module is configured for receiving an input from the user, wherein the user is capable of viewing through the transparent media while viewing the information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignees: Sony Corporation, Sony Electronics Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Harold Aaron Ludtke
  • Publication number: 20030187784
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a mid-stream payment model that automatically transfers funds from a consumer to a merchant are described. The invention allows a consumer to create, edit, and store profile information including merchants, and corresponding consumer accounts, increment payments and total transaction costs. In one embodiment, the invention includes a matching module for matching a merchant to a plurality of listed merchants from a merchant list and identifying a selected consumer account based on the merchant; a connection module coupled to the matching module for automatically connecting the merchant with the selected consumer account; and a transfer module coupled the connection module for transferring funds from the selected consumer account to the merchant in response to a confirmation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 2, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Kiyohiko Niwa, Yoshihiro Tsukamura
  • Publication number: 20020191816
    Abstract: A system and method for viewing, entering, and editing information. A system and method for entering information through biometric identifiers are described. The invention allows a user to create, edit, and store profile information including secure data and corresponding biometric identifiers. In one embodiment, the invention includes an input module for receiving a biometric input from the user; a matching module coupled to the input module for comparing the biometric input to a plurality of stored biometric identifiers; and an output module coupled to the matching module for outputting a secure data corresponding with one of the plurality of the stored biometric identifiers in response to the biometric input.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Kiyo Niwa
  • Publication number: 20020194128
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a reverse payment model that automatically transfers funds a merchant to a consumer are described. The invention allows a consumer to create, edit, and store profile information including consumer accounts and corresponding default accounts. In one embodiment, the invention includes an input module for receiving a confirmation; a matching module coupled to the input module for comparing the confirmation to a plurality of consumer accounts and matching a selected account from the plurality of consumer accounts wherein the selected account has a default account; and a connection module coupled to the matching module for automatically connecting a merchant bank with a consumer bank associated with the default account corresponding to the selected account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Yoshihiro Tsukamura, Hiroyuki Yasuda
  • Publication number: 20020184500
    Abstract: A system and method for providing a secure transaction and authentication system through a gaming console are described. The invention allows a consumer to utilize a game console to conduct secure transactions and authenticate the identity of the consumer using the game console. In one embodiment, the invention includes a game console for use by a consumer; a biometric pad coupled to the game console for receiving a biometric input from the consumer to authenticate an identity of the consumer; and a control pad coupled to the game console for entering information by the consumer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Kiyohiko Niwa, Yoshihiro Tsukamura, Masayuki Chatani, Hiroyuki Yasuda, Harold Aaron Ludtke
  • Publication number: 20020180696
    Abstract: A system and method for viewing, entering, and editing information through a transparent screen are described. The invention allows a user to interactively view, enter, and edit information on a transparent window. In one embodiment, the window display device includes a transparent media configured for allowing the user to see through the transparent media; a display module coupled to the transparent media wherein the display module is configured for displaying information to the user; and an input module coupled to the transparent media wherein the input module is configured for receiving an input from the user, wherein the user is capable of viewing through the transparent media while viewing the information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 5, 2002
    Inventors: Michael Maritzen, Harold Aaron Ludtke