Patents by Inventor William J. Gray
William J. Gray 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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Publication number: 20150166176Abstract: A method for retrieving personnel is provided. The method includes receiving a radio signal indicating a real-time position of personnel to be retrieved, deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle to the real-time position, receiving an indication that the personnel to be retrieved is on-board the unmanned aerial vehicle, and operating the unmanned aerial vehicle to move the personnel to a different location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Inventors: William Clayton Hester, JR., William J. Gray, III, Deon Austin Harkey
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Publication number: 20150161607Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are used to issue and track debit cards. A system comprises an enrolling system that verifies an enrollee, associates an enrollee's main and overdraft account, and issues a debit card, an authentication system that receives information regarding a requested transaction of a debit card and that receives information regarding the main and overdraft account associated with the debit card and accepts or rejects the requested transaction based thereon, and a settlement system that generates a periodic report of at least one of the transactions, the main account, and the overdraft account. The overdraft account can be a charge or credit account.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: June 11, 2015Inventors: David S. Bonalle, Emily A. Chong, I-Hsin Chuang, Lauren E. Dardick, Jennifer A. Elwood, William J. Gray, David J. Wong
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Patent number: 8979032Abstract: A method for retrieving personnel is provided. The method includes receiving a radio signal indicating a real-time position of personnel to be retrieved, deploying an unmanned aerial vehicle to the real-time position, receiving an indication that the personnel to be retrieved is on-board the unmanned aerial vehicle, and operating the unmanned aerial vehicle to move the personnel to a different location.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2011Date of Patent: March 17, 2015Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: William Clayton Hester, Jr., William J. Gray, III, Deon Austin Harkey
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Publication number: 20150012428Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for conducting electronic commerce such as a virtual purchase transaction with an on-line merchant. A user is provided with an intelligent token, such as a smart card containing a digital certificate. The intelligent token suitably authenticates with a wallet server on a network that conducts all or portions of the transaction on behalf of the user with out requiring changes to the merchant's server. The wallet server interacts with a security server of a selected financial service to provide authentication of the transaction. Upon authentication, the digital wallet pre-fills forms which are transmitted to the merchant who contacts the security server for validation of the forms and upon validation, completes the transaction with the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: William J. Gray, William G. Hohle, Carl Larkin, Lee J. Peart
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Patent number: 8905301Abstract: A system, method, and computer program product are used to issue and track debit cards. A system comprises an enrolling system that verifies an enrollee, associates an enrollee's main and overdraft account, and issues a debit card, an authentication system that receives information regarding a requested transaction of a debit card and that receives information regarding the main and overdraft account associated with the debit card and accepts or rejects the requested transaction based thereon, and a settlement system that generates a periodic report of at least one of the transactions, the main account, and the overdraft account. The overdraft account can be a charge or credit account.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: III Holdings 1, LLCInventors: David S. Bonalle, Emily A. Chong, I-Hsin Chuang, Lauren E. Dardick, Jennifer A. Elwood, William J. Gray, David J. Wong
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Patent number: 8893605Abstract: Attachable/detachable segmented ordnance dispenser systems and methods are presented. A control module targets, fuses, and releases ordnance, and at least one ordnance dispenser segment comprises a rack mount ordnance assembly and a segment enclosure. The rack mount ordnance assembly mounts and releases ordnance under control of the control module, and the segment enclosure comprises a segment door that opens under control of the control module. An aerodynamic shell aerodynamically enhances and protects the ordnance dispenser segment and the control module, and can be coupled to a vehicle.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: William Clayton Hester, Jr., Deon Austin Harkey, William J. Gray, III, Lea Cozort
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Patent number: 8635165Abstract: A method and system for biometric authorization to facilitate a radio frequency transaction is disclosed. In an exemplary embodiment, a system and method is provided for using biometric sample and biometric sample data to authorize completion of an RF transaction. Authorization of biometric sample data may authorize increasing a preloaded value, or using an additional value to supplement the preloaded value, in order to facilitate completion of an RF transaction.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLCInventors: Blayn W Beenau, David S Bonalle, Seth W Fields, William J Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L Montgomery, Peter D Saunders
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Patent number: 8548927Abstract: A method for registering biometric information for use in a transponder-reader system is disclosed. The method includes steps of detecting, verifying and storing a proffered biometric sample. During detecting, a sensor detects a proffered biometric to obtain a biometric sample. During the verifying step, the biometric sample is compared with other stored samples and/or other information. During the storing step, the biometric sample is stored on a database, for use by the transponder-reader system in authorizing transactions.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLCInventors: Blayn W Beenau, David S Bonalle, Seth W Fields, William J Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L Montgomery, Peter D Saunders
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Patent number: 8401539Abstract: Enabling remote customer service and maintenance using a visual identifier is disclosed. In response to a user enrolling in a service capability associated with a mobile device, the process utilizes a visual identifier to associate the service capability with the customer account, the service and the mobile device. The system allocates a visual identifier for each service capability and enables customer service agents to identify the service capability and mobile device, verify the user and retrieve information for the service interaction.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, Williams J. Gray, Jeffrey D. Langus, David P. Whittington
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Patent number: 8395779Abstract: A laser surveillance system includes a housing positioned generally at or below a water line and a laser and detector mechanism positioned within the housing. The mechanism includes a laser source and a sensor. The laser source is configured to project a laser beam towards a vessel being inspected. The sensor is configured to receive a reflection of the laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2011Date of Patent: March 12, 2013Assignee: The Boeing CompanyInventors: Deon Austin Harkey, William Clayton Hester, Jr., William J. Gray, III
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Publication number: 20120314221Abstract: A laser surveillance system includes a housing positioned generally at or below a water line and a laser and detector mechanism positioned within the housing. The mechanism includes a laser source and a sensor. The laser source is configured to project a laser beam towards a vessel being inspected. The sensor is configured to receive a reflection of the laser beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 8, 2011Publication date: December 13, 2012Inventors: Deon Austin Harkey, William Clayton Hester, JR., William J. Gray, III
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Patent number: 8294552Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using hand geometry recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a hand geometry scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing hand geometry scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 23, 2012Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLCInventors: Blayn W Beenau, David S Bonalle, Seth W Fields, William J Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L Montgomery, Peter D Saunders
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Patent number: 8289136Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using multiple biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a biometric sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a biometric sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing multiple biometric samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLCInventors: Blayn W Beenau, David S Bonalle, Seth W Fields, William J Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L Montgomery, Peter D Saunders
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Patent number: 8284025Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using hand geometry recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a hand geometry scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing hand geometry scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 9, 2012Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLCInventors: Blayn W Beenau, David S Bonalle, Seth W Fields, William J Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L Montgomery, Peter D Saunders
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Patent number: 8279042Abstract: The present invention discloses system and methods for biometric security using hand geometry recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a hand geometry scan sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a hand geometry scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing hand geometry scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 2, 2012Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLCInventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
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Publication number: 20120129514Abstract: Enabling remote customer service and maintenance using a visual identifier is disclosed. In response to a user enrolling in a service capability associated with a mobile device, the process utilizes a visual identifier to associate the service capability with the customer account, the service and the mobile device. The system allocates a visual identifier for each service capability and enables customer service agents to identify the service capability and mobile device, verify the user and retrieve information for the service interaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, Williams J. Gray, Jeffrey D. Langus, David P. Whittington
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Patent number: 8126449Abstract: Enabling remote customer service and maintenance using a visual identifier is disclosed. In response to a user enrolling in a service capability associated with a mobile device, the process utilizes a visual identifier to associate the service capability with the customer account, the service and the mobile device. The system allocates a visual identifier for each service capability and enables customer service agents to identify the service capability and mobile device, verify the user and retrieve information for the service interaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.Inventors: Blayn W Beenau, William J Gray, Jeffrey D Langus, David P Whittington
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Patent number: 8074889Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric sample and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a biometric sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a biometric sensor. The device for verifying samples compares the biometric samples with information stored on the databases.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: December 13, 2011Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLCInventors: Blayn W Beenau, David S Bonalle, Seth W Fields, William J Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L Montgomery, Peter D Saunders
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Patent number: 8016201Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment of the invention, an authorized sample receiver (ASR) comprises a processor that is configured to verify biometric sample data in order to create registered biometric sample data. The ASR may also comprise a communications device configured to receive a transaction request from an RF transaction device, wherein the transaction request comprises transaction biometric sample data, a reload protocol update request, and an RF device identification code. The ASR may also be configured to authorize the transaction request in response to the transaction biometric sample data substantially matching the registered biometric sample data. The ASR may further comprise a reload protocol data file associated with the device identification code, and the reload protocol data file may be configured to be updated in accordance with the reload protocol update request.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2008Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Xatra Fund Mx, LLCInventors: Blayn W Beenau, David S Bonalle, Seth W Fields, William J Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L Montgomery, Peter D Saunders
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Patent number: 7988038Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a biometric sensor that detects biometric samples and a device for verifying biometric samples. In one embodiment, the biometric security system includes a transponder configured with a biometric sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a biometric sensor. The device for verifying samples compares the biometric samples with information stored on databases.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2007Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Xatra Fund MX, LLCInventors: Blayn W Beenau, David S Bonalle, Seth W Fields, William J Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L Montgomery, Peter D Saunders