Patents by Inventor Robert Woodbury

Robert Woodbury 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: 11928664
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing cardless financial transactions at transaction devices such as Automated Teller Machines. An example method comprises receiving a transaction request including at least one transaction parameter and receiving a substitute value representing an account for processing the transaction request. The substitute value is distinct from an account number associated with the account. The method further comprises sending the at least one transaction parameter and the substitute value to a payment network associated with the substitute value and completing the transaction request. A second method comprises receiving a transaction request with at least one transaction parameter and a substitute value. The second method further comprises determining account credentials associated with the substitute value using the account credentials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: Fidelity Information Services, LLC
    Inventors: Hitesh Bajaj, Douglas G. Brown, Robert Woodbury, Neil Marcous, Peter Gordon, Renee Goodheart, Mark Elliott
  • Publication number: 20230123772
    Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time account access, allowing access to accounts (such as deposit, credit, or debit accounts) through network processing infrastructures such as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In some embodiments, consumers and/or merchants are able to effect transaction requests against accounts, using a pseudo-Identifier or other identifier, and without the need to provide an account number or card number. In other embodiments, payment networks are able to route and process transaction requests against accounts, without having a card number or account number. In other embodiments, account processing systems are able to determine an appropriate account based on transaction requests that do not contain card numbers or account numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: Neil MARCOUS, Robert WOODBURY, Peter GORDON
  • Publication number: 20230101168
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for processing and settling financial transactions. An example method comprises receiving a transaction from an originator. The transaction comprises information associated with an identification of an initiating user or the account. The method comprises determining the actual account number, transmitting a financial services transaction request comprising the actual account number to a financial institution, receiving a response, and transmitting a response back to the originator. Another method comprises receiving, from a user device, a request to associate a financial account with a user account. The method comprises generating and sending an association message to a payment network and receiving a key associated with the financial account for use in initiating financial transactions. Another method comprises utilizing such a key to generate and process a transaction request. Other systems, methods, and media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2022
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Peter GORDON, Neil MARCOUS, Robert WOODBURY
  • Patent number: 11562334
    Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time account access, allowing access to accounts (such as deposit, credit, or debit accounts) through network processing infrastructures such as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In some embodiments, consumers and/or merchants are able to effect transaction requests against accounts, using a pseudo-identifier or other identifier, and without the need to provide an account number or card number. In other embodiments, payment networks are able to route and process transaction requests against accounts, without having a card number or account number. In other embodiments, account processing systems are able to determine an appropriate account based on transaction requests that do not contain card numbers or account numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: Fidelity Information Services, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Marcous, Robert Woodbury, Peter Gordon
  • Patent number: 11556907
    Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time account access, allowing access to accounts (such as deposit, credit, or debit accounts) through network processing infrastructures such as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In some embodiments, consumers and/or merchants are able to effect transaction requests against accounts, using a pseudo-identifier or other identifier, and without the need to provide an account number or card number. In other embodiments, payment networks are able to route and process transaction requests against accounts, without having a card number or account number. In other embodiments, account processing systems are able to determine an appropriate account based on transaction requests that do not contain card numbers or account numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Fidelity Information Services, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Marcous, Robert Woodbury, Peter Gordon
  • Patent number: 11526878
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for processing and settling financial transactions. An example method comprises receiving a transaction from an originator. The transaction comprises information associated with an identification of an initiating user or the account. The method comprises determining the actual account number, transmitting a financial services transaction request comprising the actual account number to a financial institution, receiving a response, and transmitting a response back to the originator. Another method comprises receiving, from a user device, a request to associate a financial account with a user account. The method comprises generating and sending an association message to a payment network and receiving a key associated with the financial account for use in initiating financial transactions. Another method comprises utilizing such a key to generate and process a transaction request. Other systems, methods, and media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: PayNet Payments Network, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Gordon, Neil Marcous, Robert Woodbury
  • Publication number: 20200273016
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing cardless financial transactions at transaction devices such as Automated Teller Machines. An example method comprises receiving a transaction request including at least one transaction parameter and receiving a substitute value representing an account for processing the transaction request. The substitute value is distinct from an account number associated with the account. The method further comprises sending the at least one transaction parameter and the substitute value to a payment network associated with the substitute value and completing the transaction request. A second method comprises receiving a transaction request with at least one transaction parameter and a substitute value. The second method further comprises determining account credentials associated with the substitute value using the account credentials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Hitesh BAJAJ, Douglas G. BROWN, Robert WOODBURY, Neil MARCOUS, Peter GORDON, Renee GOODHEART, Mark ELLIOT
  • Publication number: 20200273004
    Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time account access, allowing access to accounts (such as deposit, credit, or debit accounts) through network processing infrastructures such as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In some embodiments, consumers and/or merchants are able to effect transaction requests against accounts, using a pseudo-identifier or other identifier, and without the need to provide an account number or card number. In other embodiments, payment networks are able to route and process transaction requests against accounts, without having a card number or account number. In other embodiments, account processing systems are able to determine an appropriate account based on transaction requests that do not contain card numbers or account numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Neil MARCOUS, Robert WOODBURY, Peter GORDON
  • Publication number: 20200273027
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for processing and settling financial transactions. An example method comprises receiving a transaction from an originator. The transaction comprises information associated with an identification of an initiating user or the account. The method comprises determining the actual account number, transmitting a financial services transaction request comprising the actual account number to a financial institution, receiving a response, and transmitting a response back to the originator. Another method comprises receiving, from a user device, a request to associate a financial account with a user account. The method comprises generating and sending an association message to a payment network and receiving a key associated with the financial account for use in initiating financial transactions. Another method comprises utilizing such a key to generate and process a transaction request. Other systems, methods, and media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Peter GORDON, Neil MARCOUS, Robert WOODBURY
  • Publication number: 20200118099
    Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time account access, allowing access to accounts (such as deposit, credit, or debit accounts) through network processing infrastructures such as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In some embodiments, consumers and/or merchants are able to effect transaction requests against accounts, using a pseudo-identifier or other identifier, and without the need to provide an account number or card number. In other embodiments, payment networks are able to route and process transaction requests against accounts, without having a card number or account number. In other embodiments, account processing systems are able to determine an appropriate account based on transaction requests that do not contain card numbers or account numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Neil MARCOUS, Robert WOODBURY, Peter GORDON
  • Publication number: 20200097962
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for processing and settling financial transactions. An example method comprises receiving a transaction from an originator. The transaction comprises information associated with an identification of an initiating user or the account. The method comprises determining the actual account number, transmitting a financial services transaction request comprising the actual account number to a financial institution, receiving a response, and transmitting a response back to the originator. Another method comprises receiving, from a user device, a request to associate a financial account with a user account. The method comprises generating and sending an association message to a payment network and receiving a key associated with the financial account for use in initiating financial transactions. Another method comprises utilizing such a key to generate and process a transaction request. Other systems, methods, and media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Peter GORDON, Neil Marcous, Robert Woodbury
  • Patent number: 10552807
    Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time account access, allowing access to accounts (such as deposit, credit, or debit accounts) through network processing infrastructures such as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In some embodiments, consumers and/or merchants are able to effect transaction requests against accounts, using a pseudo-identifier or other identifier, and without the need to provide an account number or card number. In other embodiments, payment networks are able to route and process transaction requests against accounts, without having a card number or account number. In other embodiments, account processing systems are able to determine an appropriate account based on transaction requests that do not contain card numbers or account numbers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: PayNet Payments Network, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Marcous, Robert Woodbury, Peter Gordon
  • Patent number: 10535064
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for processing and settling financial transactions. An example method comprises receiving a transaction from an originator. The transaction comprises information associated with an identification of an initiating user or the account. The method comprises determining the actual account number, transmitting a financial services transaction request comprising the actual account number to a financial institution, receiving a response, and transmitting a response back to the originator. Another method comprises receiving, from a user device, a request to associate a financial account with a user account. The method comprises generating and sending an association message to a payment network and receiving a key associated with the financial account for use in initiating financial transactions. Another method comprises utilizing such a key to generate and process a transaction request. Other systems, methods, and media are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: PayNet Payments Network, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Gordon, Neil Marcous, Robert Woodbury
  • Publication number: 20150199671
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for processing cardless financial transactions at transaction devices such as Automated Teller Machines. An example method comprises receiving a transaction request including at least one transaction parameter and receiving a substitute value representing an account for processing the transaction request. The substitute value is distinct from an account number associated with the account. The method further comprises sending the at least one transaction parameter and the substitute value to a payment network associated with the substitute value and completing the transaction request. A second method comprises receiving a transaction request with at least one transaction parameter and a substitute value. The second method further comprises determining account credentials associated with the substitute value using the account credentials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 16, 2015
    Applicant: Fidelity National E-Banking Services, Inc.
    Inventors: Hitesh Bajaj, Douglas G. Brown, Robert Woodbury, Neil Marcous, Peter Gordon, Renee Goodheart, Mark Elliott
  • Publication number: 20140074724
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are provided for processing and settling financial transactions. An example method comprises receiving a transaction from an originator. The transaction comprises information associated with an identification of an initiating user or the account. The method comprises determining the actual account number, transmitting a financial services transaction request comprising the actual account number to a financial institution, receiving a response, and transmitting a response back to the originator. Another method comprises receiving, from a user device, a request to associate a financial account with a user account. The method comprises generating and sending an association message to a payment network and receiving a key associated with the financial account for use in initiating financial transactions. Another method comprises utilizing such a key to generate and process a transaction request. Other systems, methods, and media are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: PayNet Payments Networks, LLC
    Inventors: Peter GORDON, Neil MARCOUS, Robert WOODBURY
  • Publication number: 20130246274
    Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time account access, allowing access to accounts (such as deposit, credit, or debit accounts) through network processing infrastructures such as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). In some embodiments, consumers and/or merchants are able to effect transaction requests against accounts, using a pseudo-identifier or other identifier, and without the need to provide an account number or card number. In other embodiments, payment networks are able to route and process transaction requests against accounts, without having a card number or account number. In other embodiments, account processing systems are able to determine an appropriate account based on transaction requests that do not contain card numbers or account numbers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: PayNet Payments Network, LLC
    Inventors: Neil Marcous, Robert Woodbury, Peter Gordon
  • Patent number: 8057326
    Abstract: The golf ball marker has a top side contoured and textured to represent a portion of an actual golf course and a flat bottom side. The flat bottom side has an indicia-receiving surface portion. The top bottom sides are separated by a perimeter that is shaped to enclose representations of the terrains of the portion of the actual golf course. The contoured top side may bear a name of the portion of the actual golf course in lettering, with or without a panel. The lettering is preferably proximate to the perimeter and arranged conformally to the shape thereof. The lettering may be cut in relief. A coupling, which does not extend below the bottom side, is optional. A decoration in or representing the golf hole on the green may be provided. The golf ball marker may be manufactured based on digital data either provided by or selected by the customer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Woodbury
  • Publication number: 20100125008
    Abstract: The golf ball marker has a top side contoured and textured to represent a portion of an actual golf course and a flat bottom side. The flat bottom side has an indicia-receiving surface portion. The top bottom sides are separated by a perimeter that is shaped to enclose representations of the terrains of the portion of the actual golf course. The contoured top side may bear a name of the portion of the actual golf course in lettering, with or without a panel. The lettering is preferably proximate to the perimeter and arranged conformally to the shape thereof. The lettering may be cut in relief. A coupling, which does not extend below the bottom side, is optional. A decoration in or representing the golf hole on the green may be provided. The golf ball marker may be manufactured based on digital data either provided by or selected by the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Inventor: Robert Woodbury
  • Patent number: 4903219
    Abstract: A technique for determining and resetting one or more flags in a digital word in memory in which the flags comprise added bits in known locations different from any of the magnitude bits in the word. A sign bit is included and a flag is set by making its bit value differ from that of the sign bit. A digital word from the memory is AND'd with a bit mask to check the flag bit location. A parity routine is run to determine whether the flag bit is set, and if so, the memory location of the word and the type of flag is recorded. The word with the flag bit set is XOR'd with another bit mask to reset the flag bit so that the word may be returned to its memory location with the flag reset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1990
    Assignee: Sun Electric Corp.
    Inventors: Neal S. Reynolds, Robert Woodbury, Robert J. Rzadzki