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).
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Publication number: 20220351212Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Yoohyun Sung, Thomas E. Whitford, Tom Gunnar Sjoberg, Raphael Shorser, Anukrati Bhandari
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Patent number: 10580070Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 3, 2015Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
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Publication number: 20200058062Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
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Patent number: 10424008Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 5, 2014Date of Patent: September 24, 2019Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
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Publication number: 20150339770Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2015Publication date: November 26, 2015Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
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Publication number: 20140316950Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Applicant: Bill Me Later, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E.` Whitford
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Patent number: 8719164Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 19, 2008Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Bill Me Later, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
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Publication number: 20090319387Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: BILL ME LATER, INC.Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
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Publication number: 20090037290Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2008Publication date: February 5, 2009Applicant: Bill Me Later, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
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Publication number: 20080272188Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2007Publication date: November 6, 2008Applicant: I4 Commerce Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Keithley, Thomas E. Whitford
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Patent number: 5995948Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 1997Date of Patent: November 30, 1999Assignee: First USA Bank, N.A.Inventors: Thomas E. Whitford, Ashit AtulKumar Dave, David A. Rosenblatt, Margaret J. Stapleton