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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 6363363 | System, method and article of manufacture for managing transactions in a high availability system An architecture is disclosed allowing a server to communicate bidirectionally with a gateway over a first communication link, over which service requests are initiated by the server. In response to a transaction received from a host legacy system at the g... | 03/26/2002 |
| 6178409 | System, method and article of manufacture for multiple-entry point virtual point of sale architecture A server communicates bidirectionally with a gateway over a first communication link, over which service requests flow to the server for one or more merchants and/or consumers. Service requests are associated with a particular merchant based on storefront... | 01/23/2001 |
| 6138916 | Landing contact mechanism and card latch for smart card reader/writer A reader/writer apparatus for a contact-type smart card and having a frame forming a card slot for receiving a smart card and a landing contact mechanism carried on the frame for making electrical contact with contact pads on the smart card when inserted ... | 10/31/2000 |
| 6119105 | System, method and article of manufacture for initiation of software distribution from a point of certificate creation utilizing an extensible, flexible architecture Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a customer computer system to a merchant computer system, and for the fu... | 09/12/2000 |
| 6072870 | System, method and article of manufacture for a gateway payment architecture utilizing a multichannel, extensible, flexible architecture Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a customer computer system to a merchant computer system, and for the fu... | 06/06/2000 |
| 6026379 | System, method and article of manufacture for managing transactions in a high availability system An architecture is disclosed allowing a server to communicate bidirectionally with a gateway over a first communication link, over which service requests are initiated by the server. In response to a transaction received from a host legacy system at the g... | 02/15/2000 |
| 6016484 | System, method and article of manufacture for network electronic payment instrument and certification of payment and credit collection utilizing a payment An electronic monetary system provides for transactions utilizing an electronic-monetary system that emulates a wallet or a purse that is customarily used for keeping money, credit cards and other forms of payment organized. Access to the instruments in t... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6002767 | System, method and article of manufacture for a modular gateway server architecture Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a customer computer system to a merchant computer system, and for the fu... | 12/14/1999 |
| 5996076 | System, method and article of manufacture for secure digital certification of electronic commerce Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a party in communication with a first application resident on a first co... | 11/30/1999 |
| 5987140 | System, method and article of manufacture for secure network electronic payment and credit collection Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a customer computer system to a merchant computer system, and for the fu... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5987132 | System, method and article of manufacture for conditionally accepting a payment method utilizing an extensible, flexible architecture An architecture that provides a server that communicates bidirectionally with a gateway over a first communication link, over which service requests flow to the server for one or more merchants and/or consumers is disclosed. Service requests are associate... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5983208 | System, method and article of manufacture for handling transaction results in a gateway payment architecture utilizing a multichannel, extensible, flexible architecture Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a customer computer system to a merchant computer system, and for the fu... | 11/09/1999 |
| 5978840 | System, method and article of manufacture for a payment gateway system architecture for processing encrypted payment transactions utilizing a multichannel, extensible, flexible architecture Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a customer computer system to a merchant computer system, and for the fu... | 11/02/1999 |
| 5974146 | Real time bank-centric universal payment system An infrastructure for a real time bank-centric universal payment system in which a central processing unit (CPU) defines an electronic commerce trust system formed from a plurality of financial service provider members subscribing to a common standard hav... | 10/26/1999 |
| 5963924 | System, method and article of manufacture for the use of payment instrument holders and payment instruments in network electronic commerce An electronic monetary system provides for transactions utilizing an electronic-monetary system that emulates a wallet or a purse that is customarily used for keeping money, credit cards and other forms of payment organized. Access to the instruments in t... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5933812 | Portable transaction terminal system Portable transaction terminal apparatus adapted for use in eating and drinking establishments. A terminal housing has a generally rectangular shape and a size slightly larger in length and width to corresponding dimensions of a restaurant guest check. A f... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5931917 | System, method and article of manufacture for a gateway system architecture with system administration information accessible from a browser Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a customer computer system to a merchant computer system, and for the fu... | 08/03/1999 |
| 5889863 | System, method and article of manufacture for remote virtual point of sale processing utilizing a multichannel, extensible, flexible architecture An architecture that provides a server that communicates bidirectionally with a client over a first communication link, over which service requests flow to the server for one or more merchants and/or consumers is disclosed. Service requests are associated... | 03/30/1999 |
| 5850446 | System, method and article of manufacture for virtual point of sale processing utilizing an extensible, flexible architecture Secure transmission of data is provided between a plurality of computer systems over a public communication system, such as the Internet. Secure transmission of data is provided from a customer computer system to a merchant computer system, and for the fu... | 12/15/1998 |
| 5828840 | Server for starting client application on client if client is network terminal and initiating client application on server if client is non network terminal A plurality of clients are connected to one or more servers. When a client initiates a connection with a server, the server responds to the request for connection by transmitting a message back to the client to determine whether the client is a network te... | 10/27/1998 |
| 5812668 | System, method and article of manufacture for verifying the operation of a remote transaction clearance system utilizing a multichannel, extensible, flexible architecture An architecture for verifying the operation of a remote transaction clearance system is disclosed. A merchant-controlled computer communicates with a test gateway computer over a communications channel. The merchant-controlled computer transmits messages ... | 09/22/1998 |
| 5808283 | Modular point-of-sale transaction apparatus and method of manufacture and assembly A modular point-of-sale transaction apparatus comprising a modular portion having a printer mechanism mounted within a housing thereof and having structure providing a terminal platform for supporting a transaction terminal in a prearranged position forwa... | 09/15/1998 |
| 5780827 | Landing contact mechanism and card latch for smart card reader/writer A reader/writer apparatus for a contact-type smart card and having a frame forming a card slot for receiving a smart card and a landing contact mechanism carried on the frame for making electrical contact with contact pads on the smart card when inserted ... | 07/14/1998 |
