Christine A Ray

US Patent:

8356187, Jan 15, 2013

Filed:

Jan 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/357187

Inventors:

Jon L. Cook - Alexandria VA, US
Christine Ray - Washington DC, US
Cathy M. Rogerson - Annandale VA, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

H04L 29/06

US Classification:

713193

Abstract:

A secure electronic mailbox is provided to a customer having an electronic account. The electronic account links the secure electronic mailbox to a physical address of the customer. The customer can send and receive secure and non-secure messages via the secure electronic mailbox. The customer can also access electronic services such as electronic bill presentment and payment using the secure electronic mailbox.

US Patent:

8429234, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Jun 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/155912

Inventors:

Leo J. Campbell - Arlington VA, US
Jon L. Cook - Alexandria VA, US
Wayne H. Orbke - Germantown TN, US
Christine Ray - Washington DC, US
Cathy M. Rogerson - Annandale VA, US

Assignee:

United States Postal Service - Washington DC

International Classification:

G06F 15/16

US Classification:

709206, 709203, 709220, 709224

Abstract:

An electronic account is provided to a customer to enable the customer to access electronic services, such as e-mail and electronic transactions. The electronic account links an electronic address of the customer to a physical address of the customer. Using the electronic account, electronic services can be provided to the customer at either the electronic or physical address, or both. The services can be both secure and non-secure and can be provided by any service provider, such as an online merchant, a government agency, or a bank.

US Patent:

20020029248, Mar 7, 2002

Filed:

Mar 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/809312

Inventors:

Jon Cook - Alexandria VA, US
Christine Ray - Washington DC, US
Cathy Rogerson - Annadale VA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
G06F015/16

US Classification:

709/206000, 705/026000

Abstract:

A secure electronic mailbox is provided to a customer having an electronic account. The electronic account links the secure electronic mailbox to a physical address of the customer. The customer can send and receive secure and nonsecure messages via the secure electronic mailbox. The customer can also access electronic services such as electronic bill presentment and payment using the secure electronic mailbox.

US Patent:

20020029249, Mar 7, 2002

Filed:

Mar 16, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/809581

Inventors:

Leo Campbell - Arlington VA, US
Jon Cook - Alexandria VA, US
Wayne Orbke - Germantown TN, US
Christine Ray - Washington DC, US
Cathy Rogerson - Annandale VA, US

International Classification:

G06F015/16

US Classification:

709/206000, 709/245000

Abstract:

An electronic account is provided to a customer to enable the customer to access electronic services, such as e-mail and electronic transactions. The electronic account links an electronic address of the customer to a physical address of the customer. Using the electronic account, electronic services can be provided to the customer at either the electronic or physical address, or both. The services can be both secure and non-secure and can be provided by any service provider, such as an online merchant, a government agency, or a bank.

US Patent:

20030208411, Nov 6, 2003

Filed:

Dec 19, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/311748

Inventors:

Jacquelyn Estes - Warrenton VA, US
Wayne Orbke - Germantown TN, US
Maria Penn - Alexandria VA, US
Phillip Pensabene - Huntingtown MD, US
Christine Ray - Washington DC, US
Julie Rios - Washington DC, US
Jacquelyn Robinson - Washington DC, US
Kerry Troxel - Bowie MD, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/026000

Abstract:

Methods and systems consistent with the present invention facilitate in sending a package () to a customer at a physical address via a shipper () while preserving customer privacy. In accordance with an embodiment, an order is received from the customer (). The order may include a unique identifier corresponding to the customer. A package () is sent to the shipper () in fulfillment of the order, the package including the unique identifier. Then, the customer's physical address is derived from the unique identifier and the package is delivered () from the shipper to the customer's physical address.

US Patent:

20030208413, Nov 6, 2003

Filed:

Feb 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/344993

Inventors:

Christine Ray - Washington DC, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/026000

Abstract:

A method and system for providing item sales and delivery service (see FIG. ) consistent with the invention includes arranging over a communications system () a sales transaction of an item () between a seller () and a buyer (), sending the item through a delivery system directed toward the buyer, and making a payment for at least one of the following: a purchase price of the item, a delivery fee, and a fee for any other buyer-selected delivery-related services.

US Patent:

20040117384, Jun 17, 2004

Filed:

Oct 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/476000

Inventors:

Christine Ray - Washington DC, US

International Classification:

G06F017/00

US Classification:

707/100000

Abstract:

Providing item delivery service with a return component comprises arranging, by third party, a sales transaction of an item () between a seller () and a buyer () and delivering the item to the buyer utilizing a delivery system (). Next, providing item delivery service includes making a payment for at least one of the following: a purchase price of the item, a delivery fee, and a fee for any upon a determination by the buyer as to whether to keep the item after an inspection of the item. And finally, providing item delivery service includes returning the item to the seller through the delivery system if the buyer determined not to keep the item, the third party providing the buyer with the return label.

US Patent:

20040128207, Jul 1, 2004

Filed:

Feb 27, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/362824

Inventors:

Christine Ray - Washington DC, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/026000

Abstract:

A method and system for providing item delivery notification consistent with the invention includes sending a first notification to a recipient at a recipient notification address, the first notification indicating that an item has been placed in a delivery system directed to the recipient at a first address. Next, the method involves sending a second notification to a sender at a sender notification address if the item is successfully delivered to the recipient at the first address, the second notification indicating that the item has been delivered. Then the method involves sending a third notification to the sender at the sender notification address if the item is not successfully delivered to the recipient at the first address, the third notification indicating that the item has not been delivered. And finally, the method involves sending a fourth notification to the recipient at the recipient notification address if the item is not successfully delivered to the recipient at the first address, the fourth notification indicating that the item has not been delivered.