Patents by Inventor Theunis J. Gerber

Theunis J. Gerber 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: 11562356
    Abstract: A computer-based method for communicating liability acceptance for payment card transactions is provided. The method uses a computer device including a processor and a memory. The method includes receiving, by the processor, a transaction authorization request message for a payment card transaction having a default-liable party. The transaction authorization request message includes a shifted-liability acceptance indicator identifying a different party to the transaction that accepts liability for the payment card transaction. The method also includes authorizing the payment card transaction based at least in part on the shifted-liability acceptance indicator. The shifted-liability acceptance indicator changes the liability for the payment card transaction from the default-liable party to the different party accepting liability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Theunis J. Gerber, Peter J. Groarke, Mark B. Wiesman
  • Publication number: 20200090173
    Abstract: A computer-based method for communicating liability acceptance for payment card transactions is provided. The method uses a computer device including a processor and a memory. The method includes receiving, by the processor, a transaction authorization request message for a payment card transaction having a default-liable party. The transaction authorization request message includes a shifted-liability acceptance indicator identifying a different party to the transaction that accepts liability for the payment card transaction. The method also includes authorizing the payment card transaction based at least in part on the shifted-liability acceptance indicator. The shifted-liability acceptance indicator changes the liability for the payment card transaction from the default-liable party to the different party accepting liability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Theunis J. Gerber, Peter J. Groarke, Mark B. Wiesman
  • Patent number: 10521791
    Abstract: A computer-based method for communicating liability acceptance for payment card transactions is provided. The method uses a computer device including a processor and a memory. The method includes receiving, by the processor, a transaction authorization request message for a payment card transaction having a default-liable party. The transaction authorization request message includes a shifted-liability acceptance indicator identifying a different party to the transaction that accepts liability for the payment card transaction. The method also includes authorizing the payment card transaction based at least in part on the shifted-liability acceptance indicator. The shifted-liability acceptance indicator changes the liability for the payment card transaction from the default-liable party to the different party accepting liability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2019
    Assignee: Mastercard International Incorporated
    Inventors: Theunis J. Gerber, Peter J. Groarke, Mark B. Wiesman
  • Patent number: 10432617
    Abstract: A one-time passcode authentication system includes an application server, an authentication server, and an access device, wherein the access includes an authentication engine configured to receive an authentication request from the authentication server and automatically, or in response to a single user input, initiate an access request to the application server, wherein the access request includes a token extracted from the authentication request, and the application server is configured to receive the access request, query the authentication server to authenticate the token, and enable access to an application if the token is authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: MasterCard International Incorporated
    Inventors: Theunis J. Gerber, Edward Glassman
  • Publication number: 20190007395
    Abstract: A one-time passcode authentication system includes an application server, an authentication server, and an access device, wherein the access includes an authentication engine configured to receive an authentication request from the authentication server and automatically, or in response to a single user input, initiate an access request to the application server, wherein the access request includes a token extracted from the authentication request, and the application server is configured to receive the access request, query the authentication server to authenticate the token, and enable access to an application if the token is authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2018
    Publication date: January 3, 2019
    Applicant: MasterCard International Incorporated
    Inventors: Theunis J. Gerber, Edward Glassman
  • Patent number: 10091193
    Abstract: A one-time passcode authentication system includes an application server, an authentication server, and an access device, wherein the access includes an authentication engine configured to receive an authentication request from the authentication server and automatically, or in response to a single user input, initiate an access request to the application server, wherein the access request includes a token extracted from the authentication request, and the application server is configured to receive the access request, query the authentication server to authenticate the token, and enable access to an application if the token is authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Theunis J. Gerber, Edward Glassman
  • Publication number: 20170195319
    Abstract: A one-time passcode authentication system includes an application server, an authentication server, and an access device, wherein the access includes an authentication engine configured to receive an authentication request from the authentication server and automatically, or in response to a single user input, initiate an access request to the application server, wherein the access request includes a token extracted from the authentication request, and the application server is configured to receive the access request, query the authentication server to authenticate the token, and enable access to an application if the token is authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicant: MasterCard International Incorporated
    Inventors: THEUNIS J. GERBER, EDWARD GLASSMAN
  • Publication number: 20150324795
    Abstract: A computer-based method for communicating liability acceptance for payment card transactions is provided. The method uses a computer device including a processor and a memory. The method includes receiving, by the processor, a transaction authorization request message for a payment card transaction having a default-liable party. The transaction authorization request message includes a shifted-liability acceptance indicator identifying a different party to the transaction that accepts liability for the payment card transaction. The method also includes authorizing the payment card transaction based at least in part on the shifted-liability acceptance indicator. The shifted-liability acceptance indicator changes the liability for the payment card transaction from the default-liable party to the different party accepting liability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2014
    Publication date: November 12, 2015
    Applicant: MasterCard International Incorporated
    Inventors: Theunis J. Gerber, Peter J. Groarke, Mark B. Wiesman