Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Gonser
Thomas H. Gonser 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: 11790061Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Patent number: 11477334Abstract: Techniques for signer-initiated electronic document signing via an electronic signature service using a mobile or other client device are described. Example embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to facilitate the creation, storage, and management of documents and corresponding electronic signatures. In some embodiments, when a signer user receives a hard copy (e.g., paper) signature document, the signer may capture an image of the signature document with a camera of a mobile device. The signer can then import the captured image into the ESS for signature, storage, and/or transmission to other parties.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2020Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: DOCUSIGN, INC.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald Grant Peterson
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Patent number: 11341220Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 24, 2022Assignee: DOCUSIGN, INC.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Patent number: 11263299Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Publication number: 20210303664Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Patent number: 11055387Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2019Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: DOCUSIGN, INC.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Publication number: 20210029258Abstract: Techniques for signer-initiated electronic document signing via an electronic signature service using a mobile or other client device are described. Example embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to facilitate the creation, storage, and management of documents and corresponding electronic signatures. In some embodiments, when a signer user receives a hard copy (e.g., paper) signature document, the signer may capture an image of the signature document with a camera of a mobile device. The signer can then import the captured image into the ESS for signature, storage, and/or transmission to other parties.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald Grant Peterson
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Patent number: 10841439Abstract: Techniques for signer-initiated electronic document signing via an electronic signature service using a mobile or other client device are described. Example embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to facilitate the creation, storage, and management of documents and corresponding electronic signatures. In some embodiments, when a signer user receives a hard copy (e.g., paper) signature document, the signer may capture an image of the signature document with a camera of a mobile device. The signer can then import the captured image into the ESS for signature, storage, and/or transmission to other parties.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald Grant Peterson
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Publication number: 20200349242Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2020Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, JR., Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Publication number: 20200272715Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2020Publication date: August 27, 2020Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Publication number: 20200097642Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Publication number: 20200092430Abstract: Techniques for signer-initiated electronic document signing via an electronic signature service using a mobile or other client device are described. Example embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to facilitate the creation, storage, and management of documents and corresponding electronic signatures. In some embodiments, when a signer user receives a hard copy (e.g., paper) signature document, the signer may capture an image of the signature document with a camera of a mobile device. The signer can then import the captured image into the ESS for signature, storage, and/or transmission to other parties.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald Grant Peterson
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Patent number: 10511732Abstract: Techniques for signer-initiated electronic document signing via an electronic signature service using a mobile or other client device are described. Example embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to facilitate the creation, storage, and management of documents and corresponding electronic signatures. In some embodiments, when a signer user receives a hard copy (e.g., paper) signature document, the signer may capture an image of the signature document with a camera of a mobile device. The signer can then import the captured image into the ESS for signature, storage, and/or transmission to other parties.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson
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Patent number: 10430570Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Patent number: 10198418Abstract: Systems and methods for distributed electronic signature documents. A method for distributed electronic signature documents includes creating a signing template that contains information about how a signable document is to be signed. A signable document is created to be distributed to a signer for signing. The signable document is electronically transmitted to the signer. A message is sent using an activatable control in the signing document to a web signing server to invoke the signing process. A browser window is opened on a signer's computer in order to execute the signing process.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Andrew D. McCabe, Thomas H. Gonser, Jr.
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Patent number: 10033533Abstract: Techniques for signer-initiated electronic document signing via an electronic signature service using a mobile or other client device are described. Example embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to facilitate the creation, storage, and management of documents and corresponding electronic signatures. In some embodiments, when a signer user receives an electronic signature document on a mobile device, the signer may use a client module executing on the mobile device to import the document into the ESS. Once the document is imported into the ESS, the signer can access, review, and sign the document at the ESS via the mobile device. After signing the document, the signer can use the mobile device to cause the ESS to provide the signed document to one or more recipients.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2014Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson
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Patent number: 9971754Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to associate third-party content with electronic signature documents by way of dynamic form fields. A dynamic form field is associated with a data store and an electronic signature document. The ESS may automatically populate the dynamic form field with data obtained from the associated data store. If a signer changes the data of the dynamic form field, the ESS may write back the changed data to the data store.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Jr., Donald G. Peterson
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Publication number: 20180060549Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
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Patent number: 9824198Abstract: Techniques for electronic signature process management are described. Some embodiments provide an electronic signature service (“ESS”) configured to manage electronic identity cards. In some embodiments, the ESS generates and manages an electronic identity card for a user, based on personal information of the user, activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS, and/or social networking information related to the user. The electronic identity card of a signer may be associated with an electronic document signed via the ESS, so that users may obtain information about the signer of the document. The ESS may also generate a trust score for the user based on activity information related to the user's actions with respect to the ESS and/or other factors. The trust score may be used to recommend authentication mechanisms to use with respect to electronic signature transactions.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland, Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki
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Patent number: 9798710Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating version control over an electronic document, the electronic document being subject to a distribution sequence among at least first and second reviewing parties over a network. The method includes receiving an instruction set from a source client. Based on the instruction set, at least one editable field populated with content is embedded in the electronic document. The progress of the electronic document through the distribution sequence is monitored over the network. The content of the editable field being edited by the first reviewing party is determined. In response to determining that the content has been edited by the first reviewing party, the edited electronic document is provided to the second reviewing party. The electronic document being electronically signed by the first and second reviewing parties is validated. The editable field is locked from further electronic editing.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.Inventors: Andrew David McCabe, Thomas H. Gonser, Jr.