Patents by Inventor Robin Ronayne

Robin Ronayne 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).

  • STORED VALUE DIGITAL PICTURE FRAME
    Publication number: 20150077425
    Abstract: The present invention is a stored value digital picture (or digital image) frame, and a method for sensing a stored value digital picture frame. It integrates the functionality of a stored value card, or a gift card, into a digital picture frame. The stored value digital picture frame may include an attachment device for attaching the frame to a keychain or keyring. The method includes sensing an account identifier from an account identifying device included in the frame, associating the identifier with an account, and taking some action involving the account. The action might be reading the account balance, initializing the balance with an amount, increasing the balance, or decreasing the balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Robin Ronayne
  • Stored value digital picture frame
    Patent number: 8896613
    Abstract: The present invention is a stored value digital picture (or digital image) frame, and a method for sensing a stored value digital picture frame. It integrates the functionality of a stored value card, or a gift card, into a digital picture frame. The stored value digital picture frame may include an attachment device for attaching the frame to a keychain or keyring. The method includes sensing an account identifier from an account identifying device included in the frame, associating the identifier with an account, and taking some action involving the account. The action might be reading the account balance, initializing the balance with an amount, increasing the balance, or decreasing the balance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: BBY Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Robin Ronayne
  • Stored Value Digital Picture Frame
    Publication number: 20120262468
    Abstract: The present invention is a stored value digital picture (or digital image) frame, and a method for sensing a stored value digital picture frame. It integrates the functionality of a stored value card, or a gift card, into a digital picture frame. The stored value digital picture frame may include an attachment device for attaching the frame to a keychain or keyring. The method includes sensing an account identifier from an account identifying device included in the frame, associating the identifier with an account, and taking some action involving the account. The action might be reading the account balance, initializing the balance with an amount, increasing the balance, or decreasing the balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: BBY SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Robin Ronayne
  • TOY WITH INDICIA OF STORED VALUE
    Publication number: 20120130892
    Abstract: The present invention is a stored value toy, and a method for sensing a stored value toy. A stored value toy integrates the functionality of a stored value card, or a gift card, into a three-dimensional toy, such as a model vehicle. The method includes sensing an account identifier from an account indicium permanently coupled in the toy, associating the identifier with an account, and taking some action involving the account. The action might be reading the account balance, initializing the balance with an amount, increasing the balance, or decreasing the balance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: Robin Ronayne