Patents by Inventor Timothy Neil Watson

Timothy Neil Watson 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: 10068234
    Abstract: A system and method of obtaining and storing a signed agreement authorizing the use of a user's biometric data for the purpose of offering legal consent to agreements and transactions with one or more operators. The present invention imparts a process by which merchants and other service providers can access a verifying agreement indicating a user's intent to submit biometric data as a substitute for a written signature and the user's consent to abide by the terms and conditions of any agreements entered into by the submission of biometric data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 9406067
    Abstract: A system and method of identity verification at a point-of-identification verification (POV) using biometric-based identity recognition and an identity verifying score based upon a presenter's initial identification presentment and their subsequent action in the system. The system also provides tracking and evaluates verifier activity within the system through biometric-based identity recognition and a performance score based upon their actions and the results of their actions within the system. System users register at least one biometric identifier and personal and/or business identity-verifying data. Users present a biometric sample obtained from their person and their system ID number to conduct identification transactions. This data is used to authenticate the user's identity to a percentage of reliability and allows a user with consistently positive ID verifications to establish a higher ID score, strengthening their credibility within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 9292851
    Abstract: A system and method of obtaining and storing a signed agreement authorizing the use of a user's biometric data for the purpose of offering legal consent to agreements and transactions with one or more operators. The present invention imparts a process by which merchants and other service providers can access a verifying agreement indicating a user's intent to submit biometric data as a substitute for a written signature and the user's consent to abide by the terms and conditions of any agreements entered into by the submission of biometric data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 9189788
    Abstract: A system and method of identity verification at a point-of-identification verification (POV) using biometric-based identity recognition and an identity verifying score based upon a presenter's initial identification presentment and their subsequent action in the system. The system also provides tracking and evaluates verifier activity within the system through biometric-based identity recognition and a performance score based upon their actions and the results of their actions within the system. System users register at least one biometric identifier and personal and/or business identity-verifying data. Users present a biometric sample obtained from their person and their system ID number to conduct identification transactions. This data is used to authenticate the user's identity to a percentage of reliability and allows a user with consistently positive ID verifications to establish a higher ID score, strengthening their credibility within the system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2015
    Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 9152964
    Abstract: A system and method of obtaining and storing a signed agreement authorizing the use of a user's biometric data for the purpose of offering legal consent to agreements and transactions with one or more operators. The present invention imparts a process by which merchants and other service providers can access a verifying agreement indicating a user's intent to submit biometric data as a substitute for a written signature and the user's consent to abide by the terms and conditions of any agreements entered into by the submission of biometric data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 8370218
    Abstract: A system and method of offering a redemption account that allows users to purchase in advance and subsequently redeem products and services from one or more vendors that are affiliated with the system. The present invention imparts a process by which users enrolled in a biometric authorization system can access a redemption account for advance purchased products and services by submitting their biometric data. Information stored in the user record can then be utilized to enable the fulfillment of the advance purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 8015118
    Abstract: A system and method of obtaining and storing a signed agreement authorizing the use of a user's biometric data for the purpose of offering legal consent to agreements and transactions with one or more operators. The present invention imparts a process by which merchants and other service providers can access a verifying agreement indicating a user's intent to submit biometric data as a substitute for a written signature and the user's consent to abide by the terms and conditions of any agreements entered into by the submission of biometric data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7778933
    Abstract: A system and method of allowing individuals to categorize transaction information. A user of the system may establish transaction identifiers that may be employed during or subsequent to a transaction in order to categorize transaction information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7769695
    Abstract: A system and method of providing users with an accessible system and convenient method for conducting purchase benefit transactions. When enrolling in a biometric authorization system, a user may authorize the system to apply for purchase benefits on the user's behalf at subsequent transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7765164
    Abstract: A system and method of offering subscriptions to periodical publications or other products and services at a point of sale using subscription enabling information stored in a database. The present invention imparts a process by which users enrolled in a biometric authorization system may accept subscription offers at a point of sale by submitting their biometric data. Subscription information stored in the user record may then be utilized to enable the fulfillment of the subscription offer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7753268
    Abstract: A system and method of assistance procedures that involve a negotiable instrument casher in the negotiable instrument validity determination process. The present invention involves the casher in the determining process by providing a walkthrough and network assistance procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: Phoenix Check Cashing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7624073
    Abstract: A system and method of allowing individuals to categorize transaction information. A user of the system may establish transaction identifiers that may be employed during or subsequent to a transaction in order to categorize transaction information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7614550
    Abstract: A method of providing negotiable instrument cashing merchants the ability to readily customize, store locally or centrally, and update manually or automatically, preferences related to negotiable instrument cashing transactions. The present invention imparts a process by which cashers utilizing a negotiable instrument cashing system can store and update fee and surcharge preferences, share them with affiliated cashers, and apply the preferences to negotiable instrument cashing transactions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: Phoenix Check Cashing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7533809
    Abstract: A system and method of conducting parking transactions in a convenient manner is described. Users of the system can employ their biometric data or a preexisting token to conduct transactions at a parking facility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7520422
    Abstract: A system and method of electronically depositing negotiable instruments. The present invention imparts a process by which a negotiable instrument casher may electronically deposit negotiable instruments into a financial account held with a participating financial institution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Phoenix Check Cashing, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Publication number: 20090099944
    Abstract: A system and method of offering a redemption account that allows users to purchase in advance and subsequently redeem products and services from one or more vendors that are affiliated with the system. The present invention imparts a process by which users enrolled in a biometric authorization system can access a redemption account for advance purchased products and services by submitting their biometric data. Information stored in the user record can then be utilized to enable the fulfillment of the advance purchase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Applicant: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Publication number: 20090070270
    Abstract: A system and method of providing users with an accessible system and convenient method for conducting purchase benefit transactions. When enrolling in a biometric authorization system, a user may authorize the system to apply for purchase benefits on the user's behalf at subsequent transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: YT ACQUISITION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7497372
    Abstract: A system and method of encouraging negotiable instrument cashing customers to establish accounts at financial institutions. The present invention imparts a process by which financial institutions may entice customers to open financial accounts by providing an incentive.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Patent number: 7483862
    Abstract: A system and method of offering a redemption account that allows users to purchase in advance and subsequently redeem products and services from one or more vendors that are affiliated with the system. The present invention imparts a process by which users enrolled in a biometric authorization system can access a redemption account for advance purchased products and services by submitting their biometric data. Information stored in the user record can then be utilized to enable the fulfillment of the advance purchase.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: YT Acquisition Corporation
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
  • Publication number: 20090006239
    Abstract: A system and method of allowing individuals to categorize transaction information. A user of the system may establish transaction identifiers that may be employed during or subsequent to a transaction in order to categorize transaction information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2008
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: YT ACQUISITION CORPORATION
    Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson