Robert P Wesley

US Patent:

20040083170, Apr 29, 2004

Filed:

Aug 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/646579

Inventors:

Ajay Bam - Belmont MA, US
Robert Wesley - Wellesley MA, US
Walter Stock - Newton MA, US
Troy Chen - Jersey City NJ, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/040000, 705/014000, 705/039000

Abstract:

There is disclosed a system and method for coordinating a transaction by entering information pertaining to the transaction at a POS, the entered information being independent of identification of a recipient of the transaction. Independent from the entering of the transaction information there is established a communication connection from a device uniquely associated with the recipient to a location remote from the POS. The POS location is identified via the established communication connection; and the remote location coordinates the identified POS location with the entered information for the purpose of authorizing the transaction at the POS. In one embodiment any auxiliary entitlements, such as loyalty memberships, are identified and any available discounts are applied to the information entered at the POS. In one embodiment, the remote location authorizes payment of the transaction amount from third parties.

US Patent:

20040128197, Jul 1, 2004

Filed:

Oct 22, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/691459

Inventors:

Ajay Bam - Belmont MA, US
Robert Wesley - Wellesley MA, US
Walter Stock - Newton MA, US
Troy Chen - Jersey City NJ, US

Assignee:

Vayusa, Inc. - Newton MA

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/014000

Abstract:

A system for the distribution, redemption, and use of electronic promotions is disclosed. The electronic promotions can be generated using specific consumer profiles and sent directly to a consumer's electronic device. At the time of purchase, the electronic promotions can be automatically applied to the purchase under control of the consumer's electronic device. In one embodiment, the electronic device is a mobile device.

US Patent:

20050216354, Sep 29, 2005

Filed:

Jun 25, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/877276

Inventors:

Ajay Bam - Belmont MA, US
Robert Wesley - Wellesley MA, US
Walter Stock - Newton MA, US
Troy Chen - Teaneck NJ, US

Assignee:

Vayusa, Inc. - Newton MA

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705026000

Abstract:

Disclosed are systems and methods for completing a purchase when the customer is not at the point of sale. According to an embodiment, there is established a communication connection for the customer to transmit an identifier uniquely associated with the customer to a merchant when placing an order for merchandise. The unique identifier along with data pertaining to the order for merchandise is communicated to a control system. The control system then obtains acceptance for making the purchase from the user that is associated with the unique identifier.

US Patent:

20070050259, Mar 1, 2007

Filed:

Aug 23, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/209862

Inventors:

Robert Wesley - Wellesley MA, US

Assignee:

Vayusa, Inc. - Watertown MA

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

705016000, 705001000

Abstract:

A system in which a user controls the log-in, transaction, and log-out process with respect to a merchant. The user's presence at the merchant's facility triggers the log-in process, such that the merchant's systems become aware of the user's presence. Once the user is registered with the merchant, information and services become available to the user without further action required by the user. Transactions are facilitated, specials are brought to the user's attention, personal shopping becomes available while the user remains in the facility. Upon leaving the facility, or after a certain elapsed time with a transaction being consummated, the user is logged-out of the system.

US Patent:

20070064904, Mar 22, 2007

Filed:

Apr 8, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/102544

Inventors:

Robert Wesley - Wellesley MA, US

Assignee:

Vayusa, Inc. - Newton MA

International Classification:

H04M 3/42

US Classification:

379207020

Abstract:

There is disclosed a system in which the patron's own telephone, or other wireless device, is used to inform the patron that a service for which the patron is waiting has become available. Once the patron's wireless device becomes registered with the service provider, informational messages of interest to that patron can be provided to the patron. These informational messages can be displayed on the screen of the wireless device or can be delivered to the patron audibly. In some situations, the patron's wireless device can be used for two-way communication with the service provider in order to, for example, answer a question or place an order. In one embodiment, the calling number of the patron's wireless device is entered into the system electronically, for example, using RFID or NF communication.

US Patent:

20080011837, Jan 17, 2008

Filed:

Jul 14, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/486707

Inventors:

Robert J. Wesley - Wellesley MA, US

Assignee:

Vayusa, Inc. - Watertown MA

International Classification:

G06K 15/00
G07G 1/14

US Classification:

235383, 705 14

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a system and method for administration of a customer loyalty program at a point of sale terminal. The system, in one embodiment, contains a database of customer records for the loyalty program where each customer record contains information about a customer's payment device and information about a customer's mobile device. The system may locate a customer record in a database based on payment device or mobile device information captured at the point of sale terminal and apply any applicable loyalty program discounts. The system may then forward the payment device information to a third-party payment processor for payment processing. The system may print out a receipt at the point of sale terminal indicating any discounts and containing a promotional message. The system may also send a promotional message to the customer's mobile device using the mobile device information stored in the customer's record.

US Patent:

20160110753, Apr 21, 2016

Filed:

Dec 28, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/979756

Inventors:

- Quincy MA, US
Robert J. WESLEY - Wellesley MA, US

Assignee:

Modiv Media, Inc. - Quincy MA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
G06Q 20/32

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a system and method for administration of a customer loyalty program at a point of sale terminal. The system, in one embodiment, contains a database of customer records for the loyalty program where each customer record contains information about a customer's payment device and information about a customer's mobile device. The system may locate a customer record in a database based on payment device or mobile device information captured at the point of sale terminal and apply any applicable loyalty program discounts. The system may then forward the payment device information to a third-party payment processor for payment processing. The system may print out a receipt at the point of sale terminal indicating any discounts and containing a promotional message. The system may also send a promotional message to the customer's mobile device using the mobile device information stored in the customer's record.

US Patent:

20140330631, Nov 6, 2014

Filed:

Jul 21, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/337100

Inventors:

- Quincy MA, US
Robert J. WESLEY - Wellesley MA, US

Assignee:

Modiv Media, Inc. - Quincy MA

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02

US Classification:

705 1433

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a system and method for administration of a customer loyalty program at a point of sale terminal. The system, in one embodiment, contains a database of customer records for the loyalty program where each customer record contains information about a customer's payment device and information about a customer's mobile device. The system may locate a customer record in a database based on payment device or mobile device information captured at the point of sale terminal and apply any applicable loyalty program discounts. The system may then forward the payment device information to a third-party payment processor for payment processing. The system may print out a receipt at the point of sale terminal indicating any discounts and containing a promotional message. The system may also send a promotional message to the customer's mobile device using the mobile device information stored in the customer's record.