Brent D Shiely

US Patent:

8374918, Feb 12, 2013

Filed:

Feb 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/398961

Inventors:

James M Wehmann - Independence MN, US
Mary E Suddendorf - Waconia MN, US
Brent D Shiely - Eden Prairie MN, US
Daniel C Rohda - Rosemount MN, US
Bethany L Jaworski - Porter IN, US
David A Woolenberg - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

Digital River, Inc. - Minnetonka MN

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 261

Abstract:

A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affiliate marketing. The agent may be integrated with a number of services, such as ecommerce systems, affiliate marketing network systems, site optimization, web analytics and email marketing systems that enable a merchant to enhance the user experience and improve marketing. A user's actions may be tracked in order to provide OEMs and retailers payout on purchase referrals to the merchant's online store. Code changes and bug fixes can be made at the server and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the various systems supporting the software activation user experience.

US Patent:

20090216861, Aug 27, 2009

Filed:

Feb 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/390910

Inventors:

Brent Shiely - Eden Prairie MN, US
Bethany L. Jaworski - Porter IN, US
Daniel C. Rohda - Rosemount MN, US
Mary E. Suddendorf - Waconia MN, US
James M. Wehmann - Independence MN, US
David A. Woolenberg - Woodinville WA, US

Assignee:

DIGITAL RIVER, INC. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709219

Abstract:

A model for the next generation of software network agents for downloadable software is provided. The software network agent delivers a streamlined user experience that presents the user with options to try or buy. The agent may be co-branded for merchant and affiliate marketing. The agent may be integrated with a number of services, such as ecommerce systems, affiliate marketing network systems, site optimization, web analytics and email marketing systems that enable a merchant to enhance the user experience and improve marketing. A user's actions may be tracked in order to provide OEMs and retailers payout on purchase referrals to the merchant's online store. Code changes and bug fixes can be made at the server and in a timely manner with minimal impact to the various systems supporting the software activation user experience.

US Patent:

20100131386, May 27, 2010

Filed:

Nov 25, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/626542

Inventors:

Brent D. Shiely - Eden Prairie MN, US
Michael E. Conner - Aliso Viejo CA, US
David A. Woolenberg - Woodinville WA, US
Matthew John Voda - Minneapolis MN, US
Jeffrey M. Diesner - Costa Mesa CA, US

Assignee:

DIGITAL RIVER, INC. - Eden Prairie MN

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00
G06Q 99/00
G06Q 10/00

US Classification:

705 26, 705310, 705318

Abstract:

A system and method for determining e-commerce purchase eligibility of product offerings restricted to particular market segments and used in conjunction with an e-commerce system is described. Identifying information provided by the user is compared to a white list of eligibility parameters selected and configured by the vendor. An e-mail confirming eligibility and containing a customized URL is provided to the user; selecting the link automatically logs the user into the account. The system allows limited or unlimited purchases to be made by qualified users. Fraud detection is performed prior to checkout. Once the order has been processed the user may immediately download the product. An e-mail is sent to the user providing delayed downloading instructions and license key. Downloading may inject the license key for automatic software product or application activation.

US Patent:

20200210935, Jul 2, 2020

Filed:

Jan 20, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/747349

Inventors:

- Richfield MN, US
Lisa Hake - Richfield MN, US
Andrew Marble - Richfied MN, US
Brent Shiely - Eden Prairie MN, US
William Don Wortley - Minneapolis MN, US
Michael Zorn - Farmington MN, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/06
H04W 4/33
G06Q 30/00
H04W 4/029
G06Q 30/02

Abstract:

Techniques and system configurations for tracking customers and employees in a commercial environment such as a retail store are described herein. Customer devices that are operated by an associated customer may be tracked to determine customer shopping activities in a retail store, and to obtain promotions or affect targeted results based on the customer's activity and a profile associated with the customer. Employee devices that are operated by an associated employee also may be tracked to identify employee activities and manage the interactions that occur with customers in the retail environment. In-store activities and interactions accordingly may be enhanced as a result of advertising, marketing, and analytics derived from the tracked activities.

US Patent:

20190066027, Feb 28, 2019

Filed:

Aug 28, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/115248

Inventors:

- Richfield MN, US
Lisa Hake - Richfield MN, US
Andrew Marble - Richfield MN, US
Brent Shiely - Eden Prairie MN, US
William Don Wortley - Minneapolis MN, US
Michael Zorn - Farmington MN, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/06
H04W 4/33
G06Q 30/00
H04W 4/021
G06Q 30/02

Abstract:

Techniques and system configurations for tracking customers and employees in a commercial environment such as a retail store are described herein. Customer devices that are operated by an associated customer may be tracked to determine customer shopping activities in a retail store, and to obtain promotions or affect targeted results based on the customer's activity and a profile associated with the customer. Employee devices that are operated by an associated employee also may be tracked to identify employee activities and manage the interactions that occur with customers in the retail environment. In-store activities and interactions accordingly may be enhanced as a result of advertising, marketing, and analytics derived from the tracked activities.

US Patent:

20150235161, Aug 20, 2015

Filed:

Feb 14, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/180527

Inventors:

- RICHFIELD MN, US
Lisa Hake - Richfield MN, US
Andrew Marble - Richfield MN, US
Brent Shiely - Eden Prairie MN, US
William Don Wortley - Minneapolis MN, US
Michael Zorn - Farmington MN, US

International Classification:

G06Q 10/06
H04W 4/04
H04W 4/02
G06Q 30/02

Abstract:

Techniques and system configurations for tracking customers and employees in a commercial environment such as a retail store are described herein. Customer devices that are operated by an associated customer may be tracked to determine customer shopping activities in a retail store, and to obtain promotions or affect targeted results based on the customer's activity and a profile associated with the customer. Employee devices that are operated by an associated employee also may be tracked to identify employee activities and manage the interactions that occur with customers in the retail environment. In-store activities and interactions accordingly may be enhanced as a result of advertising, marketing, and analytics derived from the tracked activities.