Stephen P Crocker

US Patent:

7296237, Nov 13, 2007

Filed:

Mar 17, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/390377

Inventors:

Stephen Crocker - Bethesda MD, US
Jeffrey Kay - Springfield VA, US

Assignee:

Shinkuro, Inc. - Bethesda MD

International Classification:

G06F 15/00
G06F 13/00

US Classification:

715750, 705739

Abstract:

A data replication system and method. The method and apparatus provides for an efficient means of replicating data over a network in the form of a file between two individuals, or within defined groups of individuals, using a variety of devices to access the Internet, including computers, personal data assistants (“PDA”s) and wireless devices. A group is formed through an exchange of invitation, acceptance, and welcome messages. A group member designates a replication directory on the group member's computer. Files placed in the directory are replicated and stored in the replication directory of each of the other members of the group. Any change to a replicated file causes a message by one member to be sent to all other members. Changes are conveyed via patches that represent the changes made to a replicated file. Replicated files are saved without replacing previous versions of the replicated file.

US Patent:

RE41619, Aug 31, 2010

Filed:

Mar 18, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/390540

Inventors:

Brian Paul Boesch - Herndon VA, US
Stephen David Crocker - Bethesda MD, US
Andrew Jackson - Falls Church VA, US
Robert A. Lindenberg - Sudburn MA, US
Denise Marie Paredes - Centreville VA, US

Assignee:

PayPal, Inc. - San Jose CA
PayPal International Limited - Dublin

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 26, 705 37, 705 39, 705 42

Abstract:

A system and method for determining approval of a multi-currency transaction between a customer and a merchant over a network. The system includes a customer computer which is connected to a communication network, a merchant computer which is connected to the communication network, and a server connected to both the customer computer via the communication network and to the merchant computer via the communication network. The customer computer includes a first set of data which contains an amount the customer is willing to pay the merchant for a product in a first currency. The merchant computer includes a second set of data which contains a product price at which the merchant agrees to sell the product in a second currency. The server receives the first set of data and the second set of data. The server then converts the amount in the first currency into a converted amount in the second currency.

US Patent:

RE44502, Sep 17, 2013

Filed:

Aug 12, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/855603

Inventors:

Brian Paul Boesch - Herndon VA, US
Stephen David Crocker - Bethesda MD, US
Andrew Jackson - Falls Church VA, US
Robert A. Lindenberg - Sudburn MA, US
Denise Marie Paredes - Centreville VA, US

Assignee:

Paypal, Inc. - San Jose CA
Paypal International Limited - Dublin

International Classification:

G06Q 30/06

US Classification:

705 271, 705 37, 705 39, 705 42

Abstract:

A system and method for determining approval of a multi-currency transaction between a customer and a merchant over a network. The system includes a customer computer which is connected to a communication network, a merchant computer which is connected to the communication network, and a server connected to both the customer computer via the communication network and to the merchant computer via the communication network. The customer computer includes a first set of data which contains an amount the customer is willing to pay the merchant for a product in a first currency. The merchant computer includes a second set of data which contains a product price at which the merchant agrees to sell the product in a second currency. The server receives the first set of data and the second set of data. The server then converts the amount in the first currency into a converted amount in the second currency.

US Patent:

20120284622, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

May 6, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/102458

Inventors:

Ryan L. Avery - San Francisco CA, US
Stephen Crocker - Tyngsboro MA, US
Paul J. Gray - Cambridge MA, US

International Classification:

G06F 3/048

US Classification:

715719, 715716

Abstract:

Methods and systems for providing media editing capability to a user of a mobile device in communication with a video or an audio media editing system. The methods involve receiving at the mobile device information specifying a current user context of the media editing system and automatically activating functionality on the mobile device that corresponds to the current editing context. The functionality may be a subset of the editing system controls, controls associated with a plug-in software module, or new controls or control modalities enabled by the form factor and input modes featured on the mobile device. The functionality of the mobile device may be updated as the editing context changes, or temporarily frozen to enable multi-user work flows, with each user using a different editing function.

US Patent:

58704736, Feb 9, 1999

Filed:

Dec 14, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/572425

Inventors:

Brian Paul Boesch - Herndon VA
Stephen David Crocker - Bethesda MD
Donald Eggleston Eastlake - Carlisle MA
Alden Sherburne Hart - Arlington VA
Robert A. Lindenberg - Sudbury MA
Denise Marie Paredes - Centreville VA

Assignee:

CyberCash, Inc. - Reston VA

International Classification:

H04K 100

US Classification:

580 21

Abstract:

A system and method relating to secure communications in a communication network is disclosed. The invention uses sessions having limited duration to enable parties to communicate securely in the communication network. The session of one party is independent from the session of another party. The sessions are linked at a server which confirms that the sessions are valid. In a preferred embodiment, the secure communications occur in an electronic transfer system. In the electronic transfer system, a customer and a merchant can conduct a transaction wherein the customer can purchase a product from the merchant and pay for the product using electronic funds.

US Patent:

62054333, Mar 20, 2001

Filed:

Dec 17, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/213590

Inventors:

Brian Paul Boesch - Herndon VA
Stephen David Crocker - Bethesda MD
Donald Eggleston Eastlake - Carlisle MA
Alden Sherburne Hart - Arlington VA
Andrew Jackson - Falls Church VA
Robert A. Lindenberg - Sudbury MA
Denise Marie Paredes - Centreville VA

Assignee:

CyberCash, Inc. - Reston VA

International Classification:

G06F 1760

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

A system and method for determining approval of a multi-currency transaction between a customer and a merchant over a network. The system includes a customer computer which is connected to a communication network, a merchant computer which is connected to the communication network, and a server connected to both the customer computer via the communication network and to the merchant computer via the communication network. The customer computer includes a first set of data which contains an amount the customer is willing to pay the merchant for a product in a first currency. The merchant computer includes a second set of data which contains a product price at which the merchant agrees to sell the product in a second currency. The server receives the first set of data and the second set of data. The server then converts the amount in the first currency into a converted amount in the second currency.

US Patent:

58976213, Apr 27, 1999

Filed:

Jun 14, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/663896

Inventors:

Brian Paul Boesch - Herndon VA
Stephen David Crocker - Bethesda MD
Donald Eggleston Eastlake - Carlisle MA
Alden Sherburne Hart - Arlington VA
Andrew Jackson - Falls Church VA
Robert A. Lindenberg - Sudbury MA
Denise Marie Paredes - Centreville VA

Assignee:

Cybercash, Inc. - Reston VA

International Classification:

G06F 1760
G06F 752

US Classification:

705 26

Abstract:

A system and method for determining approval of a multi-currency transaction between a customer and a merchant over a network. The system includes a customer computer which is connected to a communication network, a merchant computer which is connected to the communication network, and a server connected to both the customer computer via the communication network and to the merchant computer via the communication network. The customer computer includes a first set of data which contains an amount the customer is willing to pay the merchant for a product in a first currency. The merchant computer includes a second set of data which contains a product price at which the merchant agrees to sell the product in a second currency. The server receives the first set of data and the second set of data. The server then converts the amount in the first currency into a converted amount in the second currency.