Patents by Inventor Stéphane Maxime François Fortier
Stéphane Maxime François Fortier 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).
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Patent number: 11947607Abstract: A method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used for communication over a network portion managed by a service provider and transmitting to a computing apparatus adapted to effect online transactions involving a payer and a payee an indication of the service provider having agreed to act as the payer for at least one online transaction requested by a requesting device that uses the logical identifier. Also, a method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used to identify a device during a request for an online transaction; identifying, based on the logical identifier, a third party that has agreed to act as a payer for the online transaction; providing a user of the device with an opportunity to confirm the third party as the payer for the online transaction; and completing the online transaction based on input from the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventors: Stephane Maxime Francois Fortier, Jean Bouchard, James Francis Fagan, Sean MacLean Murray, Sanro Zlobec
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Patent number: 11798003Abstract: A method, comprising: receiving a first identifier associated with an online transaction and a second identifier used by end user equipment involved in the online transaction; obtaining evidentiary information pertaining to the end user equipment based on the second identifier; storing in a database a record that associates the first identifier with the evidentiary information; and retrieving one of (i) the evidentiary information in said record and (ii) the first identifier in response to a request identifying the other of (i) the evidentiary information in said record and (ii) the first identifier. Where the online transaction is effected over a network after the end user equipment has gained access thereto, the evidentiary information may include information pertaining to a subscriber whose credentials were used by the end user equipment to gain access to the network. The information pertaining to the subscriber may include personal information about the subscriber.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2018Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventors: David William Clark, Stéphane Maxime François Fortier, Jean Bouchard
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Patent number: 11687605Abstract: Methods and systems for handling online requests based on information known to a service provider. One method may comprise: obtaining first information, the first information relating to an online request made using a communication apparatus; using a logical identifier assigned to the communication apparatus to obtain second information, the second information pertaining to a profile associated with the logical identifier, comparing the first information to the second information; and performing an action related to handling of the online request based on a result of the comparing.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventors: Jean Bouchard, Stephane Maxime Francois Fortier, Sean MacLean Murray
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Patent number: 11244018Abstract: A method comprising: obtaining a service point location, the service point location being associated with a logical identifier assigned to end-user equipment used in an attempt to make an online transaction; obtaining at least one authorized transaction point location, the at least one authorized transaction point location being associated with transaction object information provided via the end-user equipment; comparing the service point location to each of the at least one authorized transaction point location; and performing an action related to validation of the online transaction based on a result of the comparing. Also provided is an apparatus for implementing this method.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 8, 2022Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Jean Bouchard, Stephane Maxime Francois Fortier
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Publication number: 20210124788Abstract: A method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used for communication over a network portion managed by a service provider and transmitting to a computing apparatus adapted to effect online transactions involving a payer and a payee an indication of the service provider having agreed to act as the payer for at least one online transaction requested by a requesting device that uses the logical identifier. Also, a method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used to identify a device during a request for an online transaction; identifying, based on the logical identifier, a third party that has agreed to act as a payer for the online transaction; providing a user of the device with an opportunity to confirm the third party as the payer for the online transaction; and completing the online transaction based on input from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: April 29, 2021Inventors: Stephane Maxime Francois FORTIER, Jean BOUCHARD, James Francis FAGAN, Sean MacLean MURRAY, Sanro ZLOBEC
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Publication number: 20210056152Abstract: Methods and systems for handling online requests based on information known to a service provider. One method may comprise: obtaining first information, the first information relating to an online request made using a communication apparatus; using a logical identifier assigned to the communication apparatus to obtain second information, the second information pertaining to a profile associated with the logical identifier, comparing the first information to the second information; and performing an action related to handling of the online request based on a result of the comparing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Jean BOUCHARD, Stephane Maxime Francois FORTIER, Sean MacLean MURRAY
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Patent number: 10885138Abstract: A method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used for communication over a network portion managed by a service provider and transmitting to a computing apparatus adapted to effect online transactions involving a payer and a payee an indication of the service provider having agreed to act as the payer for at least one online transaction requested by a requesting device that uses the logical identifier. Also, a method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used to identify a device during a request for an online transaction; identifying, based on the logical identifier, a third party that has agreed to act as a payer for the online transaction; providing a user of the device with an opportunity to confirm the third party as the payer for the online transaction; and completing the online transaction based on input from the user.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2019Date of Patent: January 5, 2021Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Stephane Maxime Francois Fortier, Jean Bouchard, James Francis Fagan, Sean MacLean Murray, Sanro Zlobec
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Patent number: 10831840Abstract: Methods and systems for handling online requests based on information known to a service provider. One method may comprise: obtaining first information, the first information relating to an online request made using a communication apparatus; using a logical identifier assigned to the communication apparatus to obtain second information, the second information pertaining to a profile associated with the logical identifier; comparing the first information to the second information; and performing an action related to handling of the online request based on a result of the comparing.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventors: Jean Bouchard, Stephane Maxime Francois Fortier, Sean MacLean Murray
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Publication number: 20200233912Abstract: A method comprising: obtaining a service point location, the service point location being associated with a logical identifier assigned to end-user equipment used in an attempt to make an online transaction; obtaining at least one authorized transaction point location, the at least one authorized transaction point location being associated with transaction object information provided via the end-user equipment; comparing the service point location to each of the at least one authorized transaction point location; and performing an action related to validation of the online transaction based on a result of the comparing. Also provided is an apparatus for implementing this method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2019Publication date: July 23, 2020Inventors: Jean BOUCHARD, Stephane Maxime Francois FORTIER
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Patent number: 10691758Abstract: Methods and systems for presenting online content elements based on information known to a service provider. One of the methods is a method for presenting online content at a communication apparatus, the communication apparatus being assigned an identifier. The method comprises: obtaining information that pertains to a profile associated with the identifier and provided by a service provider involved in assigning the identifier to the communication apparatus; determining an online content element to be presented at the communication apparatus based on the information; and causing the communication apparatus to present the online content element. Another one of the methods is a method for facilitating determination of online content to be presented at a communication apparatus. Servers for implementing the methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2008Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean Murray, Stêphane Maxime François Fortier, Jean Bouchard
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Patent number: 10649984Abstract: A method that comprises obtaining from end user equipment a location object caused to be stored on the end user equipment by a service provider; and validating an online transaction attempted using the end user equipment, based at least in part on the location object so obtained. The method may further comprise obtaining transaction object information provided via the end user equipment; and obtaining information to assist in validating online transactions attempted using the transaction object information. The validating of the online transaction may comprise comparing a location specified by the location object to the information to assist in validating online transactions attempted using the transaction object information and taking a validation action based on a result of the comparing.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Jean Bouchard, Stéphane Maxime François Fortier
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Patent number: 10482081Abstract: A method comprising: obtaining a service point location, the service point location being associated with a logical identifier assigned to end-user equipment used in an attempt to make an online transaction; obtaining at least one authorized transaction point location, the at least one authorized transaction point location being associated with transaction object information provided via the end-user equipment; comparing the service point location to each of the at least one authorized transaction point location; and performing an action related to validation of the online transaction based on a result of the comparing. Also provided is an apparatus for implementing this method.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2007Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Jean Bouchard, Stéphane Maxime Francois Fortier
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Publication number: 20190146968Abstract: A method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used for communication over a network portion managed by a service provider and transmitting to a computing apparatus adapted to effect online transactions involving a payer and a payee an indication of the service provider having agreed to act as the payer for at least one online transaction requested by a requesting device that uses the logical identifier. Also, a method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used to identify a device during a request for an online transaction; identifying, based on the logical identifier, a third party that has agreed to act as a payer for the online transaction; providing a user of the device with an opportunity to confirm the third party as the payer for the online transaction; and completing the online transaction based on input from the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Stephane Maxime Francois FORTIER, Jean BOUCHARD, James Francis FAGAN, Sean MacLean MURRAY, Sanro ZLOBEC
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Patent number: 10180958Abstract: A method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used for communication over a network portion managed by a service provider and transmitting to a computing apparatus adapted to effect online transactions involving a payer and a payee an indication of the service provider having agreed to act as the payer for at least one online transaction requested by a requesting device that uses the logical identifier. Also, a method, which comprises determining a logical identifier used to identify a device during a request for an online transaction; identifying, based on the logical identifier, a third party that has agreed to act as a payer for the online transaction; providing a user of the device with an opportunity to confirm the third party as the payer for the online transaction; and completing the online transaction based on input from the user.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Stéphane Maxime François Fortier, Jean Bouchard, James Francis Fagan, Sean MacLean Murray, Sanro Zlobec
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Publication number: 20180276675Abstract: A method, comprising: receiving a first identifier associated with an online transaction and a second identifier used by end user equipment involved in the online transaction; obtaining evidentiary information pertaining to the end user equipment based on the second identifier; storing in a database a record that associates the first identifier with the evidentiary information; and retrieving one of (i) the evidentiary information in said record and (ii) the first identifier in response to a request identifying the other of (i) the evidentiary information in said record and (ii) the first identifier. Where the online transaction is effected over a network after the end user equipment has gained access thereto, the evidentiary information may include information pertaining to a subscriber whose credentials were used by the end user equipment to gain access to the network. The information pertaining to the subscriber may include personal information about the subscriber.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2018Publication date: September 27, 2018Inventors: David William Clark, Stéphane Maxime François Fortier, Jean Bouchard
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Publication number: 20180032569Abstract: A method that comprises obtaining from end user equipment a location object caused to be stored on the end user equipment by a service provider; and validating an online transaction attempted using the end user equipment, based at least in part on the location object so obtained. The method may further comprise obtaining transaction object information provided via the end user equipment; and obtaining information to assist in validating online transactions attempted using the transaction object information. The validating of the online transaction may comprise comparing a location specified by the location object to the information to assist in validating online transactions attempted using the transaction object information and taking a validation action based on a result of the comparing.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: Jean Bouchard, Stéphane Maxime François Fortier
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Patent number: 9600518Abstract: Methods and systems for presenting online content elements based on information caused to be stored on a communication apparatus by a service provider. One of the methods is a method for presenting online content at a communication apparatus. The method comprises: obtaining information caused to be stored on the communication apparatus by a service provider providing network access to the communication apparatus, the information pertaining to a profile maintained by the service provider; determining an online content element to be presented at the communication apparatus based on the information; and causing the communication apparatus to present the online content element. The online content element may be an advertising content element forming an online advertisement, a primary content element of a network site, or an online page. The information may include location information, personal information, and/or bandwidth information. Servers for implementing the methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2007Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean Murray, Stéphane Maxime François Fortier, Jean Bouchard
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Patent number: 9430517Abstract: Methods and systems for presenting online content elements based on information known to a service provider. One of the methods is a method for presenting online content at a communication apparatus, the communication apparatus being assigned an identifier. The method comprises: obtaining information that pertains to a profile associated with the identifier and provided by a service provider involved in assigning the identifier to the communication apparatus; determining an online content element to be presented at the communication apparatus based on the information; and causing the communication apparatus to present the online content element. Another one of the methods is a method for facilitating determination of online content to be presented at a communication apparatus. Servers for implementing the methods are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2007Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Sean MacLean Murray, Stéphane Maxime François Fortier, Jean Bouchard
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Patent number: 9294436Abstract: According to embodiments of the present invention, there are provided a method, system and apparatus for determining validity of location information in a packet-switched network. A method for determining if location information associated with an endpoint in a packet-switched network is valid, the location information having been stored in a memory, comprises obtaining an access device identifier associated with an access device responsible for handling a communication session between the endpoint and the packet-switched network. The access device identifier is then compared with a last known access device identifier associated with the endpoint to enable determining if the location information is valid.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: BCE INC.Inventors: Guy Caron, Jerome Grenier, Stephane Maxime Francois Fortier, Martin Langlois, William Barry Crago
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Patent number: 9270622Abstract: A method comprising: providing a first client of an instant messaging service, the first client enabling a data service; receiving a request for the data service from a second client of the instant messaging service; and rendering client-controlled information regarding the first client available for persistent conveyance to the second client, the client-controlled information regarding the first client including data related to the data service. This allows a user associated with the second client to become aware of the data in a non-intrusive manner.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: BCE Inc.Inventors: Stephane Maxime Francois Fortier, Sean Maclean Murray