Patents by Inventor Stephen P. Decker

Stephen P. Decker 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: 9361649
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradeable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Publication number: 20140379546
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide tools for multi-broker order routing based on net position at a broker. The net position of a user at a broker to receive a portion of a trade order is considered when allocating the quantity for the trade order to multiple brokers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Junsheng Cheng, Stephen P. Decker
  • Publication number: 20140249980
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradeable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Patent number: 8751370
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide tools for multi-broker order routing based on net position at a broker. The net position of a user at a broker to receive a portion of a trade order is considered when allocating the quantity for the trade order to multiple brokers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc
    Inventors: Junsheng Cheng, Stephen P. Decker
  • Publication number: 20130325688
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide tools for multi-broker order routing based on net position at a broker. The net position of a user at a broker to receive a portion of a trade order is considered when allocating the quantity for the trade order to multiple brokers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Junsheng CHENG, Stephen P. DECKER
  • Patent number: 8589277
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Patent number: 8533104
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide tools for multi-broker order routing based on net position at a broker. The net position of a user at a broker to receive a portion of a trade order is considered when allocating the quantity for the trade order to multiple brokers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc
    Inventors: Junsheng Cheng, Stephen P. Decker
  • Publication number: 20130204760
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for confirming trade actions are disclosed. An example method includes displaying a trade action cell corresponding with a trade action, receiving an initiation command, determining that the trade action was initiated based on the initiation command, receiving a confirmation command, wherein the confirmation command is a selection of the same trade action cell, and executing the trade action based on reception of the confirmation command.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen P. Decker, Brien D. Grey
  • Publication number: 20130091045
    Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide tools for multi-broker order routing based on net position at a broker. The net position of a user at a broker to receive a portion of a trade order is considered when allocating the quantity for the trade order to multiple brokers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL INC.
    Inventors: Junsheng CHENG, Stephen P. DECKER
  • Publication number: 20120173405
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Patent number: 8165957
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradeable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Publication number: 20120005060
    Abstract: The example methods and systems described herein provide for configuration of one or more trade order parameters to associate with one or more trade orders, where the trade orders may be submitted to one or more electronic exchanges. According to an example embodiment, rather than having the trader manually configure each individual parameter associated with each trade order, a trader can pre-configure customer and order parameters. A user, for example a trader, broker, or market maker, can configure trade order parameters to associate with one or more customers, one or more order types, and/or internal messages to associate with any of the configured customers or orders. Based on the selected customer and tradeable object, the trading system evaluates the pre-configured customer and associated order parameters and determines which trade order parameters best match. The trading system then dynamically populates the order entry window with the specific trade order parameters associated with the best match.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven J. Carroll, Stephen P. Decker, Bharat Mittal
  • Publication number: 20110276463
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradeable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: TRADING TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Patent number: 8015102
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradeable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Publication number: 20100169206
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradeable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Patent number: 7711631
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradeable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker
  • Patent number: 7580881
    Abstract: A graphical interface and method are provided for displaying market information corresponding to a tradeable object. One graphical interface includes a chart region for displaying historical market data in relation to a first value axis, and a market grid region in alignment with the chart region. The market grid region comprises a plurality of areas for receiving commands from a user input device to send trade orders, and the areas are displayed in relation to a second value axis. A plurality of values displayed along the second value axis is a subset of values displayed in relation to the first value axis, and can be modified to a new plurality of values that corresponds to a new subset of values on the first value axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Trading Technologies International, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott F. Singer, Michael J. Burns, Stephen P. Decker