Patents by Inventor Thomas E. Whitford

Thomas E. Whitford 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: 20220351212
    Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for determining when to update and updating dynamic security codes. A user's payment information (e.g., credit card information) includes a dynamic security code that may be updated after a threshold amount of time passes or after successful transactions made using the dynamic security code. The time at which an update is made may be used to generate the updated dynamic security code. A user may specify a dynamic security code associated with the user's payment information (e.g., credit card information) while requesting a transaction be made with the user's credit card. A record of previously generated dynamic security codes is maintained. The transaction may be authorized based on whether the user-specified dynamic security code matches any of the current or previously generated dynamic security codes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Yoohyun Sung, Thomas E. Whitford, Tom Gunnar Sjoberg, Raphael Shorser, Anukrati Bhandari
  • Patent number: 10580070
    Abstract: A distributed system for commerce including a merchant system with a communication system for receiving, processing and transmitting data. The system further includes an intermediate server system in communication with the merchant system, and this intermediate server system includes a data storage system for storing data transmitted thereto, as well as a communication system for receiving, processing and transmitting data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
  • Publication number: 20200058062
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of engaging in a transaction between a merchant and a business entity. The method includes: initiating a transaction by the business entity with a merchant; obtaining, by the merchant, a business entity data set including at least one data field; communicating an authorization request from the merchant to a provider, the request including at least one data field from the business entity data set and at least one field from a transaction data set; establishing a credit-based relationship between the provider and the business entity; communicating an authorization response from the provider to at least one of the merchant and the business entity; and engaging in the transaction between the provider and the business entity based at least in part upon the established credit-based relationship. A system and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
  • Patent number: 10424008
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of engaging in a transaction between a merchant and a business entity. The method includes: initiating a transaction by the business entity with a merchant; obtaining, by the merchant, a business entity data set including at least one data field; communicating an authorization request from the merchant to a provider, the request including at least one data field from the business entity data set and at least one field from a transaction data set; establishing a credit-based relationship between the provider and the business entity; communicating an authorization response from the provider to at least one of the merchant and the business entity; and engaging in the transaction between the provider and the business entity based at least in part upon the established credit-based relationship. A system and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2019
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
  • Publication number: 20150339770
    Abstract: A distributed system for commerce including a merchant system with a communication system for receiving, processing and transmitting data. The system further includes an intermediate server system in communication with the merchant system, and this intermediate server system includes a data storage system for storing data transmitted thereto, as well as a communication system for receiving, processing and transmitting data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
  • Publication number: 20140316950
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of engaging in a transaction between a merchant and a business entity. The method includes: initiating a transaction by the business entity with a merchant; obtaining, by the merchant, a business entity data set including at least one data field; communicating an authorization request from the merchant to a provider, the request including at least one data field from the business entity data set and at least one field from a transaction data set; establishing a credit-based relationship between the provider and the business entity; communicating an authorization response from the provider to at least one of the merchant and the business entity; and engaging in the transaction between the provider and the business entity based at least in part upon the established credit-based relationship. A system and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: Bill Me Later, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E.` Whitford
  • Patent number: 8719164
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of engaging in a transaction between a merchant and a business entity. The method includes: initiating a transaction by the business entity with a merchant; obtaining, by the merchant, a business entity data set including at least one data field; communicating an authorization request from the merchant to a provider, the request including at least one data field from the business entity data set and at least one field from a transaction data set; establishing a credit-based relationship between the provider and the business entity; communicating an authorization response from the provider to at least one of the merchant and the business entity; and engaging in the transaction between the provider and the business entity based at least in part upon the established credit-based relationship. A system and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Bill Me Later, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
  • Publication number: 20090319387
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of engaging in a transaction between a merchant and a business entity. The method includes: initiating a transaction by the business entity with a merchant; obtaining, by the merchant, a business entity data set including at least one data field; communicating an authorization request from the merchant to a provider, the request including at least one data field from the business entity data set and at least one field from a transaction data set; establishing a credit-based relationship between the provider and the business entity; communicating an authorization response from the provider to at least one of the merchant and the business entity; and engaging in the transaction between the provider and the business entity based at least in part upon the established credit-based relationship. A system and apparatus are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2008
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: BILL ME LATER, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
  • Publication number: 20090037290
    Abstract: A distributed system for commerce including a merchant system with a communication system for receiving, processing and transmitting data. The system further includes an intermediate server system in communication with the merchant system, and this intermediate server system includes a data storage system for storing data transmitted thereto, as well as a communication system for receiving, processing and transmitting data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: Bill Me Later, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
  • Publication number: 20080272188
    Abstract: A distributed system for commerce including a merchant system with a communication system for receiving, processing and transmitting data. The system further includes an intermediate server system in communication with the merchant system, and this intermediate server system includes a data storage system for storing data transmitted thereto, as well as a communication system for receiving, processing and transmitting data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2007
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Applicant: I4 Commerce Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
  • Patent number: 5995948
    Abstract: The present invention is a process that includes a graphical user interface, a client-server design and computer telephony integration to enhance the quality and productivity while reducing training in the correspondence and chargeback operations. The process uses a data index component of a scanned or computer-output image to automate interaction with an intelligent workstation used by a customer service representative. The system uses business rules and accesses other data to provide rapid and high quality disposition of cases. The image document can be resolved with minimum or no human interaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1999
    Assignee: First USA Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Whitford, Ashit AtulKumar Dave, David A. Rosenblatt, Margaret J. Stapleton