Patents by Inventor Sam Hamilton

Sam Hamilton 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: 11954679
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, from a user of a user device, a request for an authorization-by-proxy payment on delivery (POD); requesting, at the user device, the user identify an authorized proxy for the authorization-by-proxy POD; generating an authorization-by-proxy code based upon buyer-controlled payment control parameters; and using the buyer-controlled payment parameters to control processing of a payment for the authorization-by-proxy POD. In some embodiments, the method further includes pre-authorizing, at shipment time of merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD, a hold on a monetary amount associated with an order of the merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Akon Samir Dey, Vaibhav Prakash Gajre, Veerabhadraiah Lingadhalli Matadha
  • Publication number: 20240102773
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and an enabler interface. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a system comprising a viewing optic with an active display and an imaging device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240069323
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has an active display system that generates and projects the image into a first focal plane of the optical system. In yet another embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with a power pack or battery pack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, William Lowry, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Alexander Lewis, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen
  • Publication number: 20240068777
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the viewing optic has an active display system that generates and projects the image into a first focal plane of the optical system. In yet another embodiment, the viewing optic has a system or device configured to track magnification setting.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240070259
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an integrated display system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a enabler configured to provide or activate or unlock select software to a viewing optic having an integrated display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, William Lowry, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Alexander Lewis, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen
  • Publication number: 20240068776
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a mounting system for an enabler device. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic and an imaging enabler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240035778
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system comprising a viewing optic, a remote for the viewing optic, an illumination device, and a connector that couples the illumination device to the remote. In one embodiment, the disclosure further relates to a system comprising an illumination device and a viewing optic with an integrated display system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Calen Havens, William Lowry, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen, Alexander Lewis
  • Publication number: 20240027168
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to viewing optics, and more particularly to a protective cover for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a cover comprising a frame with one or more holes configured to slide over one or more mounting studs, a connector coupling the frame to a protective material, the protective material configured to cover a viewing window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Inventors: Calen Havens, William Lowry, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Tim Rue, Alexander Lewis, Tony Palzkill, Zach Sausen
  • Publication number: 20230419320
    Abstract: In some embodiments, a method includes receiving, from a user of a user device, a request for an authorization-by-proxy payment on delivery (POD); requesting, at the user device, the user identify an authorized proxy for the authorization-by-proxy POD; generating an authorization-by-proxy code based upon buyer-controlled payment control parameters; and using the buyer-controlled payment parameters to control processing of a payment for the authorization-by-proxy POD. In some embodiments, the method further includes pre-authorizing, at shipment time of merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD, a hold on a monetary amount associated with an order of the merchandise associated with the authorization-by-proxy POD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Akon Samir Dey, Vaibhav Prakash Gajre, Veerabhadraiah Lingadhalli Matadha
  • Publication number: 20230314101
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to viewing optics, and more particularly to a protective cover for a viewing optic. The disclosure relates to a zero cap a base; an aperture cap configured to hingedly connect to the base; and a cap plug configured to rotate on the aperture cap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Calen Havens, Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, William Lowry, Tom Cody, Garrison Bollig, Cory Taylor, Timothy Rue, Alexander Lewis, Tony Palzkill, Keegan Jauch, Zach Sausen
  • Publication number: 20230152059
    Abstract: The disclousre relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a display system for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a display system with multiple active dispalys for generating images that are projected into a first focal plane of an optical system. In one embodimet, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a round counter system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Craig Schultz, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, William Lowry, Nicholas Laufenberg, Alexander Lewis
  • Patent number: 11631020
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for estimating validation time that use an estimation of the amount of data fulfilling a rule or a set of rules. This estimation method may be more accurate because it considers how much data will match the rule versus how much data can be discarded. The disclosed systems and methods give visibility into how much time a rule set validation will take and how long the computer system will be unavailable due to the rule set being evaluated. This allows users to make better decisions about whether and when a rule set should be evaluated, and/or whether and how to modify implementation of the rule set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Gajanan Chinchwadkar, Navendu Misra, Sam Hamilton, Juharasha Shaik, Durga Kala, Ram Miryala
  • Patent number: 11473873
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a display system for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a display system with multiple active displays for generating images that are projected into a first focal plane of an optical system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a round counter system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: SHELTERED WINGS, INC.
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Craig Schultz, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, William Lowry, Alexander Lewis, Nicholas Laufenberg
  • Publication number: 20210383263
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for estimating validation time that use an estimation of the amount of data fulfilling a rule or a set of rules. This estimation method may be more accurate because it considers how much data will match the rule versus how much data can be discarded. The disclosed systems and methods give visibility into how much time a rule set validation will take and how long the computer system will be unavailable due to the rule set being evaluated. This allows users to make better decisions about whether and when a rule set should be evaluated, and/or whether and how to modify implementation of the rule set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Gajanan Chinchwadkar, Navendu Misra, Sam Hamilton, Juharasha Shaik, Durga Kala, Ram Miryala
  • Patent number: 11132614
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for estimating validation time that use an estimation of the amount of data fulfilling a rule or a set of rules. This estimation method may be more accurate because it considers how much data will match the rule versus how much data can be discarded. The disclosed systems and methods give visibility into how much time a rule set validation will take and how long the computer system will be unavailable due to the rule set being evaluated. This allows users to make better decisions about whether and when a rule set should be evaluated, and/or whether and how to modify implementation of the rule set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Visa International Service Association
    Inventors: Gajanan Chinchwadkar, Navendu Misra, Sam Hamilton, Juharasha Shaik, Durga Kala, Ram Miryala
  • Publication number: 20200232762
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a display system for a viewing optic. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic having a display system with multiple active displays for generating images that are projected into a first focal plane of an optical system. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a viewing optic with an active display and a round counter system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2020
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Inventors: Sam Hamilton, Ian Klemm, Calen Havens, Tom Cody, Craig Schultz, Garrison Bollig, Andy Carlson, William Lowry, Alexander Lewis, Nicholas Laufenberg
  • Publication number: 20190362254
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention relate to systems and methods for estimating validation time that use an estimation of the amount of data fulfilling a rule or a set of rules. This estimation method may be more accurate because it considers how much data will match the rule versus how much data can be discarded. The disclosed systems and methods give visibility into how much time a rule set validation will take and how long the computer system will be unavailable due to the rule set being evaluated. This allows users to make better decisions about whether and when a rule set should be evaluated, and/or whether and how to modify implementation of the rule set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2018
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Gajanan Chinchwadkar, Navendu Misra, Sam Hamilton, Juharasha Shaik, Durga Kala, Ram Miryala
  • Patent number: 8635106
    Abstract: A system is described for targeting data to users on mobile devices. The system may include a processor, a memory and an interface. The memory may be operatively connected to the processor and the interface and may store a request, a mobile identifier, a session identifier, a user behavior dataset and a data. The interface may be operatively connected to the memory and the processor and may communicate with the mobile device. The processor may be operatively connected to the interface and the memory and may receive a request from a user on a mobile device via the interface. The processor may extract a mobile identifier from the request and map the mobile identifier to a session identifier. The processor may use the session identifier to collect a user behavior dataset and may communicate data to the user based on the user behavior dataset via the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Ramesh R. Sarukkai, Subash Sundaresan, P. Sam Hamilton, Shubhasheesh Anand
  • Patent number: 8423003
    Abstract: A system is described for serving targeted advertisements over mobile messaging services. The system may include a processor, a memory and an interface. The memory may store a request for an advertisement and an advertisement. The interface may be operatively connected to the memory and the processor and may communicate with mobile network operators. The mobile network operators may be capable of providing mobile services users. The processor may be operatively connected to the interface and the memory and may receive a request for an advertisement from a mobile network operator via the interface. The request for an advertisement may be related to a mobile message sent from a first user to a second user via the mobile network operator. The processor may retrieve an advertisement based on the request for an advertisement. The processor may communicate the advertisement to the mobile network operator via the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Ramesh R. Sarukkai, Subash Sundaresan, P. Sam Hamilton, Shubhasheesh Anand
  • Patent number: 7945660
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for rotating an advertisement on a single page or screen. The advertisement may be rotated when the user is active on the page or screen. In addition, the advertisement that replaces the original ad may be based on the user's activity, or may be based on the content displayed in the page or screen. This system and method may increase advertising inventory that is displayed on a page or screen by displaying advertisements for a set time interval, which results in increased flexibility for sellers and buyers of online advertising.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Yahoo! Inc.
    Inventors: Prabhakar Goyal, Jatin Patel, Sam Hamilton