Steven Russell Gregory

US Patent:

7426730, Sep 16, 2008

Filed:

Apr 18, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/125794

Inventors:

Michael B. Mathews - Kirkland WA, US
Mark J. Seilstad - Kent WA, US
Steven J. Gregory - Seattle WA, US
Charles M. Zalinski - Redmond WA, US

Assignee:

WRE-HOL LLC - Kirkland WA

International Classification:

G06F 9/46
G06F 15/16

US Classification:

718104, 718102, 709201, 709202

Abstract:

The system and methods of the present invention provide a processing function that is useful for controlling any type of transaction between providers and consumers of information services. The invention provides a transaction framework that dynamically integrates a plurality of service providers and consumers based on transaction context data. Transactions between services are described using a transaction definition. A transaction definition specifies the details of the transaction using a uniform specification model, where services are classified through a standardized taxonomic structure. The processing function analyzes service classification during a transaction to determine the appropriate configuration and processing strategy.

US Patent:

20080300982, Dec 4, 2008

Filed:

May 29, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/129125

Inventors:

L. Scott Larson - Seattle WA, US
John D. Patton - Seattle WA, US
Steven J. Gregory - Seattle WA, US
Joshua E. Bestwick - Seattle WA, US

Assignee:

FriendlyFavor, Inc. - Seattle WA

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 20/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 14, 705 1, 705 27

Abstract:

Embodiments are directed to enabling the exchange of online favors. In one embodiment, the system may include a client device connected via a network to a favor management platform. The favor management platform may include a favor management server, web server, billing server, and an advertisement server. A user may enter information detailing a favor to be asked or to be offered. The user further may specify the reward for the favor, including non-monetary rewards, such as good will. The user also specifies whom to send the request or offer for the favor. The favor management server generates favor page, with the set of contacts. A notification message regarding the favor page is sent to the set of specified contacts. Once received, a contact may view the favor page, providing comments and/or responses. The user may provide the reward to a contact(s) that satisfy the favor.