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).
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Patent number: 10068234Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9406067Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9292851Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9189788Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 16, 2005Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 9152964Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 6, 2011Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 8370218Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 16, 2008Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 8015118Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2005Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Open Invention Network, LLCInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7778933Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 17, 2010Assignee: YT Acquisition CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7769695Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 6, 2008Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: YT Acquisition CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7765164Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: YT Acquisition CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7753268Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 2, 2005Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Phoenix Check Cashing, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7624073Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 11, 2005Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: YT Acquisition CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7614550Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: November 10, 2009Assignee: Phoenix Check Cashing, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7533809Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 1, 2005Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: YT Acquisition CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7520422Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 13, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Phoenix Check Cashing, Inc.Inventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Publication number: 20090099944Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: YT Acquisition CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Publication number: 20090070270Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2008Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: YT ACQUISITION CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7497372Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 9, 2004Date of Patent: March 3, 2009Assignee: YT Acquisition CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Patent number: 7483862Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 25, 2005Date of Patent: January 27, 2009Assignee: YT Acquisition CorporationInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson
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Publication number: 20090006239Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2008Publication date: January 1, 2009Applicant: YT ACQUISITION CORPORATIONInventors: Timothy L. Robinson, Bradford R. Schildt, Tennille V. Goff, Daniel J. Corwin, Timothy Neil Watson