Patents by Inventor Randall Snyder

Randall Snyder 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: 9818121
    Abstract: A system and method for verifying a secure transaction by evaluating the transaction, generating a first verification value for the transaction, sending an electronic mobile message to a wireless device associated with the transaction, receiving a response from the wireless device to the electronic mobile message associated with the transaction and generating a new second verification value for the transaction based on the response is provided. The second verification value may be used to validate or invalidate the secure transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Visa International Space Association
    Inventors: Randall A. Snyder, Thomas S. Ginter
  • Patent number: 9801063
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J. Boyle
  • Publication number: 20170289780
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system, method and product for performing address translation and routing of short codes. The embodiment described herein primarily supports the wireless and standardized SMS; however, one skilled in the art can readily appreciate that the present invention can also be applied to any mobile messaging technology, e.g., Multimedia Messaging Service (“MMS”), etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Gerald HEWES, Boon HWANG, Michael PIRIE, Randall SNYDER
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9736662
    Abstract: Provided herein is a system, method and product for performing address translation and routing of short codes. The embodiment described herein primarily supports the wireless and standardized SMS; however, one skilled in the art can readily appreciate that the present invention can also be applied to any mobile messaging technology, e.g., Multimedia Messaging Service (“MMS”), etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: MANTIS MESSAGING, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald Hewes, Boon Hwang, Michael Pirie, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20170230322
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Michael L TROIANO, Mark GRINDELAND, Gerald HEWES, Eswar PRIYADARSHAN, Randall SNYDER
  • Patent number: 9679312
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: MANTIS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Troiano, Mark Grindeland, Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Randall Snyder
  • Publication number: 20170161748
    Abstract: A system and method for recognizing patterns in wireless device locations using wireless device location data derived from a communications signaling network is provided. By using wireless network supported signaling operations and messages, location data concerning the whereabouts of wireless devices, and hence wireless device users, may be obtained. The location data derived from communications signaling network may be statistically analyzed to reveal potential geographic patterns that may indicate meaningful behaviors of the purported users of the wireless devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: William M. Ferguson, Randall A. Snyder, Devin P. Miller
  • Patent number: 9603023
    Abstract: A system and method for recognizing patterns in wireless device locations using wireless device location data derived from a communications signaling network is provided. By using wireless network supported signaling operations and messages, location data concerning the whereabouts of wireless devices, and hence wireless device users, may be obtained. The location data derived from the communications signaling network may be statistically analyzed to reveal potential geographic patterns that may indicate meaningful behaviors of the purported users of the wireless devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: William M. Ferguson, Randall A. Snyder, Devin P. Miller
  • Publication number: 20160373930
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, 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: 9456348
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Charles L Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J Boyle
  • 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: 9313628
    Abstract: Provided herein are exemplary techniques for determining and delivering, appropriate multimedia content comprising a combination of text, images, sounds, rich-text, animation, video, etc. to personal data communication devices (107), such as wireless cell-phones or wireless PDA's, based upon device specific information such as the network protocol used by the device, the network provider, the device capabilities (110), the current state of the device, user specified settings, etc. An application server (109) contains an interpreter capable of executing a set of instructions to manage the delivery and receipt of appropriate multimedia and simple text content to and from personal communication devices (107). Appropriate content (104) is sent to the personal data communication device (107) based on the network protocol used by the device, the network provider, the device capabilities, the current state of the device and user specified settings under the control of the interpreter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: MOBILE MESSENGER GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Gerald Hewes, Eswar Priyadarshan, Boon Hwang, Randall A. Snyder
  • Publication number: 20160021537
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Charles L Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J Boyle
  • Publication number: 20150348116
    Abstract: A system and method to enable a user to initiate a communication with an organization using a mobile communication device by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to acquire a user mobile device address by means of a trigger system. A system and method to enable an organization to respond to a user by means of a trigger system and a message application server. A system and method to enable organizations to deliver mobile messages, coupons, offers and promotions to users mobile device by means of a combination of a trigger system, a message application server and an offer application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: December 3, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. TROIANO, Mark GRINDELAND, Gerald HEWES, Eswar PRIYADARSHAN, Randall SNYDER
  • 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
  • Patent number: 9154952
    Abstract: A method and system for authenticating a user includes providing an invocation element capable of being activated by a single user action, receiving an indication that the invocation element has been activated, obtaining a location of a wireless device associated with the user, determining whether the wireless device is associated with an authorized user, approving the user to use the application based on a predetermined location criterion, and producing an indication that the user has been authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Finsphere Corporation
    Inventors: Charles L. Dennis, Randall A. Snyder, Patrick J. Boyle