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).

  • Patent number: 11790061
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Patent number: 11477334
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: DOCUSIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald Grant Peterson
  • Patent number: 11341220
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: DOCUSIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Patent number: 11263299
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Publication number: 20210303664
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Patent number: 11055387
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: DOCUSIGN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Publication number: 20210029258
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald Grant Peterson
  • Patent number: 10841439
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald Grant Peterson
  • Publication number: 20200349242
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2020
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, JR., Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Publication number: 20200272715
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Publication number: 20200097642
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Publication number: 20200092430
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald Grant Peterson
  • Patent number: 10511732
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson
  • Patent number: 10430570
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Patent number: 10198418
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew D. McCabe, Thomas H. Gonser, Jr.
  • Patent number: 10033533
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson
  • Patent number: 9971754
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Jr., Donald G. Peterson
  • Publication number: 20180060549
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki, Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland
  • Patent number: 9824198
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Ashley Carroll, Michael Strickland, Thomas H. Gonser, Donald G. Peterson, Douglas P. Rybacki
  • Patent number: 9798710
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: DocuSign, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew David McCabe, Thomas H. Gonser, Jr.