Patents by Inventor Tim Whatley

Tim Whatley 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: 11037108
    Abstract: A method for facilitating a wireless transaction includes receiving, by a transaction fulfillment system, a transaction request from a transaction requester and verifying an identity of the transaction requester. After verifying the identity of the transaction requester, a transaction code is communicated from the transaction fulfillment system to a wireless communication device. After receiving the transaction code, the transaction code is optically scanned from a visual display of the wireless communication device by the transaction fulfillment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Aeritas, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Curtis Grant, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley
  • Patent number: 10362160
    Abstract: A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that many the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user's wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: Aeritas, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley, Curtis Grant
  • Publication number: 20190073642
    Abstract: A method for facilitating a wireless transaction includes receiving, by a transaction fulfillment system, a transaction request from a transaction requester and verifying an identity of the transaction requester. After verifying the identity of the transaction requester, a transaction code is communicated from the transaction fulfillment system to a wireless communication device. After receiving the transaction code, the transaction code is optically scanned from a visual display of the wireless communication device by the transaction fulfillment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Aeritas, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Curtis Grant, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley
  • Publication number: 20180295226
    Abstract: A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that many the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user's wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 11, 2018
    Applicant: Aeritas, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley, Curtis Grant
  • Patent number: 9888107
    Abstract: A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that many the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user's wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2018
    Assignee: Aeritas, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley, Curtis Grant
  • Patent number: 9779391
    Abstract: A method for facilitating a wireless transaction includes receiving, by a transaction fulfillment system, a transaction request from a transaction requester and verifying an identity of the transaction requester. After verifying the identity of the transaction requester, a transaction code is communicated from the transaction fulfillment system to a wireless communication device. After receiving the transaction code, the transaction code is optically scanned from a visual display of the wireless communication device by the transaction fulfillment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: Aeritas, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Curtis Grant, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley
  • Publication number: 20170099378
    Abstract: A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that many the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user's wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley, Curtis Grant
  • Patent number: 9390435
    Abstract: A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that many the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user's wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Aeritas, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley, Curtis Grant
  • Publication number: 20110202419
    Abstract: A method for facilitating a wireless transaction includes receiving, by a transaction fulfillment system, a transaction request from a transaction requester and verifying an identity of the transaction requester. After verifying the identity of the transaction requester, a transaction code is communicated from the transaction fulfillment system to a wireless communication device. After receiving the transaction code, the transaction code is optically scanned from a visual display of the wireless communication device by the transaction fulfillment system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: AERITAS, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Curtis Grant, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley
  • Patent number: 7933589
    Abstract: A method for facilitating a wireless transaction includes communicating a transaction request from a wireless communication device to a transaction apparatus and communicating a spoken authentication code from the wireless communication device to the transaction apparatus. After the spoken authentication code is authenticated, a transaction code is received by the wireless communication device. After receiving the transaction code, the transaction code is displayed on and optically scanned from a visual display of the wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2011
    Assignee: Aeritas, LLC
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Curtis Grant, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley
  • Patent number: 7240036
    Abstract: A method for facilitating a wireless transaction includes receiving, by a transaction management system, a transaction request and a spoken authentication code from a transaction requester. After authenticating the spoken authentication code, a transaction code is communicated from the transaction management system to a wireless communication device. The transaction code is then optically scanned from a visual display of the wireless communication device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: GTECH Global Services Corporation
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Curtis Grant, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley
  • Patent number: 7209903
    Abstract: A method for facilitating a wireless transaction includes receiving, by a transaction fulfillment system, a transaction request from a transaction requester and verifying an identity of the transaction requester. After verifying the identity of the transaction requester, a transaction code is communicated from the transaction fulfillment system to a wireless communication device. After receiving the transaction code, the transaction code is optically scanned from a visual display of the wireless communication device by the transaction fulfillment system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: CTECH Global Services Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Curtis Grant, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley
  • Patent number: 6925307
    Abstract: A user of a wireless device, such as a mobile phone, can make purchases or obtain information via a network, such as the Internet, using both voice and non-verbal methods. Users can submit voice queries and receive non-verbal replies, submit non-verbal queries and receive voice replies, or perform similar operations that marry the voice and data capabilities of modern mobile communication devices. The user may provide notification criteria indicating under what conditions a notification should be sent to the user's wireless device. When purchasing opportunities matching the selected notification criteria become available, the user is notified. The user can respond to the notification, and immediately take advantage of the purchasing opportunity if he so desires. Mixed-mode interactions can also be used by sellers to more advantageously control the marketing of distressed, time sensitive, or other merchandise/services.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2005
    Assignee: GTECH Global Services Corporation
    Inventors: Malik Mamdani, Patrick Johnson, Kevin Bomar, Tim Whatley, Curtis Grant