Patents by Inventor Seth W. Fields

Seth W. Fields 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).

  • Publication number: 20170228738
    Abstract: A method for registering biometric information for use in a transponder-reader system is disclosed. The method includes steps of detecting, verifying and storing a proffered biometric sample. During detecting, a sensor detects a proffered biometric to obtain a biometric sample. During the verifying step, the biometric sample is compared with other stored samples and/or other information. During the storing step, the biometric sample is stored on a database, for use by the transponder-reader system in authorizing transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20160253658
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using multiple biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a biometric sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a biometric sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing multiple biometric samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Patent number: 9336634
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using multiple biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a biometric sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a biometric sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing multiple biometric samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Chartoleaux KG Limited Liability Company
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20150379509
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of DNA sample data as part of a biometric security system in a transponder transaction. The biometric security system also includes a DNA sensor that detects biometric samples, and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a DNA sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a DNA sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing DNA samples and DNA sample data to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20150220910
    Abstract: A method for registering biometric information for use in a transponder-reader system is disclosed. The method includes steps of detecting, verifying and storing a proferred biometric sample. During detecting, a sensor detects a proffered biometric to obtain a biometric sample. During the verifying step, the biometric sample is compared with other stored samples and/or other information. During the storing step, the biometric sample is stored on a database, for use by the transponder-reader system in authorizing transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Patent number: 8279042
    Abstract: The present invention discloses system and methods for biometric security using hand geometry recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a hand geometry scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing hand geometry scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLC
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20110161235
    Abstract: A system and method for securing a Radio Frequency (RF) transaction using a RF identification device (RFID) transaction device is provided. The method includes a RFID transaction device including a random number generator for generating a random number. The random number may be used by an account issuer to verify the validity of a RFID transaction device or RFID reader communicating on the RF transactions network. The authorizing agent may receive the random number and compare the random number to a device validating code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, Seth W. Fields, Jon Imada, John McDonald, Lee J. Peart, John Rojewski, Peter D. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7925535
    Abstract: A system and method for securing a Radio Frequency (RF) transaction using a RF identification device (RFID) transaction device is provided. The method includes a RFID transaction device including a random number generator for generating a random number. The random number may be used by an account issuer to verify the validity of a RFID transaction device or RFID reader communicating on the RF transaction network. The authorizing agent may receive the random number and compare the random number to a device validating code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, Seth W. Fields, Jon Imada, John McDonald, Lee J. Peart, John Rojewski, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20100265038
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using hand geometry recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a hand geometry scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing hand geometry scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7780091
    Abstract: An authorized sample receiver configured to verify an RF device in response to proffered biometric sample data is disclosed. The authorized sample receiver may be configured to receive data from the RF device and decrypt an encrypted authentication code using a unique device identification code. The RF device is authenticated in response to verifying proffered biometric sample data and the authentication code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2010
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20100030633
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a biometric sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a biometric sensor. The device for verifying samples compares the biometric samples with information stored on databases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20100030693
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using hand geometry recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a hand geometry scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing hand geometry scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20090171851
    Abstract: An authorized sample receiver configured to verify an RF device in response to proffered biometric sample data is disclosed. The authorized sample receiver may be configured to receive data from the RF device and decrypt an encrypted authentication code using a unique device identification code. The RF device is authenticated in response to verifying proffered biometric sample data and the authentication code.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2009
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: XATRA FUND MX, LLC
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20090125401
    Abstract: A method and system for biometric authorization to facilitate a radio frequency transaction is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a system and method is provided for using biometric sample and biometric sample data to authorize completion of an RF transaction. Authorization of biometric sample data may authorize increasing a preloaded value, or using an additional value to supplement the preloaded value, in order to facilitate completion of an RF transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Applicant: XATRA FUND MX, LLC
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20090119220
    Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an authorized sample receiver (ASR) comprises a processor that is configured to verify biometric sample data in order to create registered biometric sample data. The ASR may also comprise a communications device configured to receive a transaction request from an RF transaction device, wherein the transaction request comprises transaction biometric sample data, a reload protocol update request, and an RF device identification code. The ASR may also be configured to authorize the transaction request in response to the transaction biometric sample data substantially matching the registered biometric sample data. The ASR may further comprise a reload protocol data file associated with the device identification code, and the reload protocol data file may be configured to be updated in accordance with the reload protocol update request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: XATRA FUND MX, LLC
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20090079546
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the use of DNA sample data as part of a biometric security system in a transponder transaction. The biometric security system also includes a DNA sensor that detects biometric samples, and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a DNA sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a DNA sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing DNA samples and DNA sample data to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Applicant: XATRA FUND MX, LLC
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20080140580
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using hand geometry recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a hand geometry scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing hand geometry scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7303120
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a biometric sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a biometric sensor. The device for verifying samples compares the biometric samples with information stored on databases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2007
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7154375
    Abstract: A method for facilitating biometric security in a transponder-reader transaction system is provided. The method includes determining if a transaction violates an established rule, such as a preset spending limit. The method also includes notifying a user to proffer a biometric sample in order to verify the identity of said user, and detecting a proffered biometric at a sensor to obtain a proffered biometric sample. The method additionally comprises verifying the proffered biometric sample and authorizing a transaction to continue upon verification of the proffered biometric sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Patent number: 7121471
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using DNA recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a DNA scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a DNA scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a DNA scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing DNA scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders