David R Baumgartner

US Patent:

7083081, Aug 1, 2006

Filed:

Oct 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/267180

Inventors:

Christopher R. McGee - Aurora CO, US
David R. Baumgartner - Parker CO, US
Keith A. Newbrough - Parker CO, US
Kenneth Algiene - Littleton CO, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

235375, 235381, 235383

Abstract:

A method for issuing tickets proceeds by selecting an inactive ticket that includes an identifier. Payment is provided for the ticket, and the identifier and a payment amount is entered into a payment processing device. The identifier is transmitted to a host computer system having a record of the identifier and a status of the ticket. The status of the ticket is then changed to an active status in the host computer system.

US Patent:

7284691, Oct 23, 2007

Filed:

Jan 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/338134

Inventors:

Christopher R. McGee - Aurora CO, US
David R. Baumgartner - Parker CO, US
Keith A. Newbrough - Parker CO, US
Ken Algiene - Littleton CO, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

G06F 17/00

US Classification:

235375, 235381, 235383

Abstract:

A method for issuing tickets proceeds by selecting an inactive ticket that includes an identifier. Payment is provided for the ticket, and the identifier and a payment amount is entered into a payment processing device. The identifier is transmitted to a host computer system having a record of the identifier and a status of the ticket. The status of the ticket is then changed to an active status in the host computer system.

US Patent:

7319977, Jan 15, 2008

Filed:

Oct 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/268040

Inventors:

Christopher R. McGee - Aurora CO, US
Tanya Schwaner - Castle Rock CO, US
David Baumgartner - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 14

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided to apply a discount to a transaction. An identifier is extracted from a discount instrument and is transmitted to a host system. A validation is received from the host system for the discount instrument and a cost of the transaction is reduced in accordance with a discount arrangement associated with the discount instrument.

US Patent:

7328191, Feb 5, 2008

Filed:

Mar 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/405043

Inventors:

Christopher R. McGee - Aurora CO, US
David Baumgartner - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

705 67, 705 64, 705 65, 705 79, 705 14, 705 41, 235375, 235380, 235379, 235382

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for processing a stored-value instrument. An unrestricted value associated with the stored-value instrument is authenticated at an instrument-authority system in response to an authentication request received from a merchant point-of-sale terminal. An allocation request is received at the instrument-authority system for a restricted allocation of at least a portion of the authenticated value associated with the stored-value instrument. The authenticated value is allocated in accordance with the allocation request.

US Patent:

7409358, Aug 5, 2008

Filed:

Feb 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/371167

Inventors:

David Baumgartner - Parker CO, US
Steven E. Arthur - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

G06G 1/12
G06G 20/00

US Classification:

705 17, 705 21, 705 16, 705 27, 235380

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for coordinating a change in status of a stored-value card for a customer. Transaction information is received at a host system from a point-of-sale terminal. The transaction information includes stored-value-card information identifying the stored-value card and payment-instrument information identifying a payment instrument to be used for financing the change in status of the stored-value card. The host system receives a payment authorization from a payment authority in response to a transmission of the payment-instrument information to the payment authority. The host system also receives a confirmation of the change in status of the stored-value card from a stored-value-card authority in response to a transmission of the stored-value-card information to the stored-value-card authority. The host system transmits an approval for effecting the change in status of the stored-value card to the point-of-sale terminal.

US Patent:

7591417, Sep 22, 2009

Filed:

Dec 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/322456

Inventors:

David R. Baumgartner - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

Visa U.S.A., Inc. - Foster City CA

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235380, 235385, 705 22, 705 28

Abstract:

The inventory of expiration date sensitive cards is tracked such that re-ordering can be automatically initiated. A first value is generated based on how many cards are in stock at a particular site. The site may be a card issuer site, although the site may also be a vendor site or other site. An expiration date is determined for each of the cards in stock at the particular site. Based on the current date and the expiration dates associated with the cards, a number of expired cards in the stock at the particular site is determined. An inventory total is generated based, at least in part, on the first value and the number of expired cards. The inventory total is compared with a threshold value to determine whether a re-order criterion for cards at the particular site has been satisfied.

US Patent:

7647246, Jan 12, 2010

Filed:

Oct 6, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/960894

Inventors:

Michael Rodin - Greenwood Village CO, US
David Baumgartner - Parker CO, US
Eric Eldred - Parker CO, US
Erik S. Crawford - Parker CO, US
Karen Larsen - Highlands Ranch CO, US
Kenneth Timbers - Englewood CO, US
Kevin Harte - Denver CO, US
Terra Geiger - Denver CO, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for executing such a bilateral action. A communication is received at a host system. A determination is made that the communication identifies a physical instrument that identifies an account of stored value. A request is transmitted to another host system to debit the account by an amount identified in the communication to support the bilateral action. A confirmation is received from the other host system that the account of stored value has been debited. An approval for the bilateral action is transmitted to an originating communications device.

US Patent:

7668751, Feb 23, 2010

Filed:

Jun 27, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/147944

Inventors:

David Baumgartner - Parker CO, US
Steven E. Arthur - Parker CO, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

G06Q 20/00

US Classification:

705 17, 705 21, 705 16, 705 27, 235380

Abstract:

Methods and systems are provided for coordinating a change in status of a stored-value card for a customer. Transaction information is received at a host system from a point-of-sale terminal. The transaction information includes stored-value-card information identifying the stored-value card and payment-instrument information identifying a payment instrument to be used for financing the change in status of the stored-value card. The host system receives a payment authorization from a payment authority in response to a transmission of the payment-instrument information to the payment authority. The host system also receives a confirmation of the change in status of the stored-value card from a stored-value-card authority in response to a transmission of the stored-value-card information to the stored-value-card authority. The host system transmits an approval for effecting the change in status of the stored-value card to the point-of-sale terminal.