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).

  • Publication number: 20040233037
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using iris scan biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a iris 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 iris scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a iris scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing iris scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20040233039
    Abstract: The present invention discloses system for registering biometric information for use with a transponder-reader system. The system comprises a biometric sensor for detecting biometric samples. The system also comprises a device for associating the biometric samples with user information as well as transponder information. Finally, the system includes a database for storing the associated biometric samples.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgoery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20040236701
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20040232222
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using signature recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a signature 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 signature scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a signature scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing signature samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20040232221
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using voice recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a voice print 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 voice print sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a voice print sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing voice print samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20040232220
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkip, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20040232223
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using smellprint recognition biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a smellprint 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 smellprint sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a smellprint sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing smellprint samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20040236700
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a system and methods for biometric security using keystroke scan biometrics in a transponder-reader system. The biometric security system also includes a keystroke 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 keystroke scan sensor. In another embodiment, the system includes a reader configured with a keystroke scan sensor. In yet another embodiment, the present invention discloses methods for proffering and processing keystroke scan samples to facilitate authorization of transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 25, 2004
    Applicant: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Joshua L. Montgomery, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20040230488
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: November 18, 2004
    Applicant: AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELATED SERVICES COMPANY, INC.
    Inventors: Blayn W. Beenau, David S. Bonalle, Seth W. Fields, Joshua L. Montgomery, William J. Gray, Carl Larkin, Peter D. Saunders
  • Publication number: 20010037312
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2001
    Publication date: November 1, 2001
    Inventors: William J. Gray, William G. Hohle, Carl Larkin, Lee J. Peart
  • Patent number: 4418929
    Abstract: A roller skate comprising a platform formed from two aligned plate segments extending downwardly and aligned together to form a channel in an undercarriage support member; the said undercarriage support member having two slots for mounting a pair of roller wheels, front parts of the said platform having attached thereto a slidably adjustable plate, the said adjustable plate having attached thereto a first foot strap useful as a front foot support stabilizer; an adjustable rear bracket mounted on the rear of the said platform having a base and an upper section and a second foot strap on the said rear bracket useful for attaining ankle support structure, a pair of pivot bolts for attaching a leg support device for aiding in the support of the ankle; a pair of bumper stopping cushions located singularly on a bracket on each end of the said undercarriage for fast stopping.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1982
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1983
    Inventor: William J. Gray
  • Patent number: D319667
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 1988
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventor: William J. Gray