Patents by Inventor Tim McCauley
Tim McCauley 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: 10430556Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are disclosed to notify and route a customer to a prescription pickup location. A communication device detects the proximity of a prescription customer to an associated pharmacy location. The customer is then notified when the prescription is available at the pharmacy location based on identifying customer information and the location information. Once the pharmacy location is detected, the communication device sends the identifying customer information and the location information to a pharmacy computing device. The communication device then displays a notification that a prescription is available for the prescription customer at the pharmacy based on a determination made by the pharmacy computing device using the location information and the identification information. In addition, the communication device can display a map of the pickup location, various prompts to the customer to establish payment and/or to determine whether the customer has questions for pharmacy staff.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2014Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: WALGREEN CO.Inventors: Tim McCauley, Jon Turkington, Abhinav Dhar, Dejan Kozic, Nicholas Eby
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Patent number: 10235499Abstract: A method for refilling prescriptions including granting access to a website including content from a first server coupled to a network; verifying a username and password entry from a customer; and granting the customer access to a secured portion of the website after verification; generating a prescription order selection display for the customer; generating a display for the customer to allow the customer to access pharmacy data; when the customer selects the prescription order selection, generating one or more prescription order displays to allow the customer to refill a particular prescription; when the customer refills a particular prescription, sending a confirmation of the refill of the particular prescription to the customer; when the customer chooses to access pharmacy data, generating one or more pharmacy data access displays for the customer wherein the customer is allowed to access at least one of a personal prescription history or specific drug information.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: March 19, 2019Assignee: WALGREEN CO.Inventors: Michael Bleser, Tim McCauley, George Riedl, Ron Weinert
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Patent number: 9824323Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed to detect whether an interaction has occurred between a customer and one or more store employees. By analyzing a how long a communication device used by the customer was within a threshold range of one or more devices worn by store employees, an interaction between the customer and one or more store employees may be identified. Employees whom the customer interacted with may be identified by processing transmission parameters broadcasted by the devices worn by the store employees. Thus, all employees in which a customer interacted with while visiting a store may be identified. The customer may be asked for feedback via the communication device upon detection that a customer has completed a transaction and/or left the store. Using the solicited feedback provided by the customer, various types of reports may be generated.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: WALGREEN CO.Inventors: Benjamin Weiss, Tim McCauley, Nicholas Eby
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Patent number: 9219829Abstract: The method and system allow a user to launch a client application on an web-enabled device and subsequently to navigate to an image source screen within the client application. After receiving an image source selection from the user, the client application retrieves images from the selected image source. The client application displays the retrieved images available for printing to a user, and in response to receiving a selection of an image, the client application transmits the image to a proprietary server. Moreover, upon receiving print order information, the client application additionally executes a location awareness application that determines a current location of the web-enabled device and subsequently, determines a proximal retail store to the current location of the web-enabled device. Thereafter, the remote printing system creates and transmits a print order that includes the selected image to the retail store for pickup.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: December 22, 2015Assignee: WALGREEN CO.Inventors: Tim McCauley, Mathew Alexander, Joseph Rago
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Publication number: 20150294084Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are disclosed to notify and route a customer to a prescription pickup location. A communication device detects the proximity of a prescription customer to an associated pharmacy location. The customer is then notified when the prescription is available at the pharmacy location based on identifying customer information and the location information. Once the pharmacy location is detected, the communication device sends the identifying customer information and the location information to a pharmacy computing device. The communication device then displays a notification that a prescription is available for the prescription customer at the pharmacy based on a determination made by the pharmacy computing device using the location information and the identification information. In addition, the communication device can display a map of the pickup location, various prompts to the customer to establish payment and/or to determine whether the customer has questions for pharmacy staff.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: WALGREEN CO.Inventors: Tim McCauley, Jon Turkington, Abhinav Dhar, Dejan Kozic, Nicholas Eby
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Publication number: 20140379371Abstract: A system and method may provide a refill interface and service which allow a customer to order refills of one or more prescription medications in a quick and hassle-free manner from a mobile device. The customer provides prescription data from a barcode image that includes a number associated with an order. The prescription number is received by a server and a pickup store and a pickup time are determined. The refill system and method provide the service through a series of web pages and/or via an application running on a mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Quynh Chieu H. Tran, Satya Chandra Mouli, Tim McCauley
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Publication number: 20140063311Abstract: The method and system allow a user to launch a client application on an web-enabled device and subsequently to navigate to an image source screen within the client application. After receiving an image source selection from the user, the client application retrieves images from the selected image source. The client application displays the retrieved images available for printing to a user, and in response to receiving a selection of an image, the client application transmits the image to a proprietary server. Moreover, upon receiving print order information, the client application additionally executes a location awareness application that determines a current location of the web-enabled device and subsequently, determines a proximal retail store to the current location of the web-enabled device. Thereafter, the remote printing system creates and transmits a print order that includes the selected image to the retail store for pickup.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: WALGREEN CO.Inventors: Tim McCauley, Mathew Alexander, Joseph Rago
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Patent number: 8626530Abstract: A system and method may provide a refill interface and service which allow a customer to order refills of one or more prescription medications in a quick and hassle-free manner from a mobile device. The customer provides prescription data from a barcode image that includes a number associated with an order. The prescription number is received by a server and a pickup store and a pickup time are determined. The user is provided an opportunity to select a new pickup store and/or a new pickup time. The refill system and method provide the service through a series of web pages and/or via an application running on a mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Quynh Chieu H. Tran, Satya Chandra Mouli Kota, Tim McCauley
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Patent number: 8560343Abstract: A system and method may provide a refill interface and service which allow a customer to order refills of one or more prescription medications in a quick and hassle-free manner from a mobile device. The customer provides prescription data from a barcode image that includes a number associated with an order. The prescription number is received by a server and a pickup store and a pickup time are determined. The user is provided an opportunity to select a new pickup store and/or a new pickup time. The refill system and method provide the service through a series of web pages and/or via an application running on a mobile device.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Quynh Chieu H. Tran, Satya Chandra Mouli Kota, Tim McCauley
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Patent number: 8510131Abstract: A method for refilling prescriptions including generating a prescription order selection display; generating a display to allow the customer to access pharmacy data; when the customer selects the prescription order selection: generating one or more prescription order displays so that the customer can refill a particular prescription; when the customer selects to pick up a drug corresponding to the particular prescription from the one of one or more member pharmacies, refilling the prescription order at the one of the one or more member pharmacies; and when the customer selects to have the drug shipped to a postal address, shipping the drug to the postal address; and when the customer chooses to access pharmacy data: generating one or more pharmacy data access displays for the customer wherein the customer is allowed to access one of a personal prescription history and specific drug information.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2013Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Michael Belser, Tim McCauley, George Reidl, Ron Weinert
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Patent number: 8364504Abstract: A system for accessing pharmacy data and ordering prescriptions via a network includes a network server; an application server connected to the network server; a database connected to the application server, the database containing information concerning drugs and personal information concerning one or more of the customers, wherein the personal information includes a prescription drug history of each respective one of the one or more customers; and an intranet server that is connected to the application server, one or more member pharmacies and one or more shipping facilities; wherein the application server is configured to: cause a browser to display to the customer the information concerning drugs and personal information concerning that customer and display an option for the drug associated with the prescription order to be picked up at one of the one or more member pharmacies or shipped to a postal address.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Michael Bleser, Tim McCauley, George Riedl, Randy Roesner, Ron Weinert
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Patent number: 8055513Abstract: A method and system for enabling one or more customers to search for a pharmacy store location. The method and system includes an application server connected to a network server, an intranet server, and a database, the application server configured access a network server hosting a network website via the network; display to the customer via the website at least one of a prescription order selection or a pharmacy data access selection; display one or more prescription order displays to the customer via the website when the customer selects the prescription order selection; receive from the customer a particular prescription order via a communication network that connects a plurality of member pharmacies; and determine a pharmacy store location based on at least one of: i) if the store location is a drive through store location; ii) if the store location is within a search radius to the customers.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 8, 2011Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Michael Bleser, Tim McCauley, George Riedl, Randy Roesner, Ron Weinert
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Patent number: 7774134Abstract: A method and system for enabling one or more customers to search for a pharmacy store location. The method and system includes registering a customer with the network website; prompting the customer to enter a username and password; and displaying to the customer on the website at least one of a prescription order selection or a pharmacy data access selection.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2008Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Michael Bleser, Tim McCauley, George Reidl, Randy Roesner, Ron Weinert
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Patent number: 7769601Abstract: A method and system for implementing an on-line pharmacy website that allows customers of a particular pharmacy company to order new prescriptions, refill prescriptions and transfer existing prescription. The method and system also afford a user access to personal information such as their prescription history. Integration of an internet server hosting the website with a pharmacy company's intranet server and customer database allows a customer full on-line access to their information stored by the pharmacy company, as well as access to drug information. A further feature includes allowing the user to format and print their prescription history and records. Another feature of the system and method includes a “click-free” registration of customers with the website by entry of customer data by company personnel at any company location connected to the intranet server, such as at a pharmacy store. Personnel solicit information from the customer including, for example, an e-mail address.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2000Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Walgreen Co.Inventors: Michael Bleser, Tim McCauley, George Riedl, Randy Roesner, Ron Weinert