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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8024229 | Wide area network person-to-person payment United States Patent: 8024229 ( 1024 of 5023 ) United States Patent 8,024,229 Baig , et al. September 20, 2011 Wide area network person-to-person payment Abstract According to the invention, ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8024568 | Method and system for verification of an endpoint security scan United States Patent: 8024568 ( 686 of 5023 ) United States Patent 8,024,568 Rao , et al. September 20, 2011 Method and system for verification of an endpoint security scan Abstract A method of ... | 09/20/2011 |
| RE42760 | Process and method for secure online transactions with calculated risk and against fraud United States Patent: RE42760 ( 5 of 3966 ) United States Patent RE42,760 Kuo September 27, 2011 Process and method for secure online transactions with calculated risk and against fraud Abstract ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8027876 | Online advertising valuation apparatus and method United States Patent: 8027876 ( 926 of 3966 ) United States Patent 8,027,876 Taylor September 27, 2011 Online advertising valuation apparatus and method Abstract A method comprising for determining ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8027892 | System and method for automating invoice processing with positive confirmation ... Nguyen et al. 5758327 May 1998 Gardner et al. 5758351 May 1998 Gibson et al. 5781908 July 1998 Williams et al. 5794207 August 1998 Walker et al. 5799151 August 1998 Hoffer 5802518 September 1998 Karaev et al. 5815829 September 1998 Zargar 5838906 November ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8027914 | System and method for providing instant-decision, financial network-based payment cards United States Patent: 8027914 ( 888 of 3966 ) United States Patent 8,027,914 White , et al. September 27, 2011 System and method for providing instant-decision, financial network-based payment ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8032444 | System and method for trading options United States Patent: 8032444 ( 978 of 5061 ) United States Patent 8,032,444 Rodgers , et al. October 4, 2011 System and method for trading options Abstract A system and method of trading option ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8032447 | Method and system for reserving future purchases of goods and services United States Patent: 8032447 ( 975 of 5061 ) United States Patent 8,032,447 Pappas , et al. October 4, 2011 Method and system for reserving future purchases of goods and services Abstract A method ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8032455 | Floorplanning ... (20060101) Field of Search: 705/40,35,37 References Cited [Referenced By] U.S. Patent Documents 5732400 March 1998 Mandler et al. 5794207 August 1998 Walker et al. 6041310 March 2000 Green et al. 6085168 July 2000 Mori et al. 6151588 ... | 10/04/2011 |
| 8033451 | System and method for funding a collective account by use of an electronic tag United States Patent: 8033451 ( 4525 of 5032 ) United States Patent 8,033,451 Schwarz, Jr. October 11, 2011 System and method for funding a collective account by use of an electronic tag ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8037004 | Computer-implemented methods and systems for identifying and reporting deviations from standards and policies for contracts, agreements and other business documents ... July 1998 Potter et al. 5790677 August 1998 Fox et al. 5794006 August 1998 Sanderman 5794053 August 1998 Doris, Jr. et al. 5794207 August 1998 Walker et al. 5794212 August 1998 Mistr, Jr. 5802497 September 1998 Manasse 5809144 September 1998 Sirbu et al. ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8037193 | Virtual token ... 5740549 April 1998 Reilly et al. 5745755 April 1998 Covey 5770533 June 1998 Franchi 5781189 July 1998 Holleran et al. 5794207 August 1998 Walker et al. 5802497 September 1998 Manasse 5812668 September 1998 Weber 5813019 September 1998 Van De Vanter 5815153 ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8037492 | Method and system for video enhancement transport alteration United States Patent: 8037492 ( 494 of 5032 ) United States Patent 8,037,492 Lash , et al. October 11, 2011 Method and system for video enhancement transport alteration Abstract Disclosed is a ... | 10/11/2011 |
| 8041628 | Method for directing and executing certified trading interests United States Patent: 8041628 ( 1005 of 5075 ) United States Patent 8,041,628 Waelbroeck , et al. October 18, 2011 Method for directing and executing certified trading interests Abstract Preferred ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8041667 | Method and system to manage multiple party rewards using a single account and artificial intelligence United States Patent: 8041667 ( 966 of 5075 ) United States Patent 8,041,667 Otto , et al. October 18, 2011 Method and system to manage multiple party rewards using a single account and ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8041711 | Method and system for providing a link in an electronic file being presented to a user United States Patent: 8041711 ( 922 of 5075 ) United States Patent 8,041,711 Walker , et al. October 18, 2011 Method and system for providing a link in an electronic file being presented to a ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8042120 | Method and apparatus for moving processes between isolation environments United States Patent: 8042120 ( 514 of 5075 ) United States Patent 8,042,120 Laborczfalvi , et al. October 18, 2011 Method and apparatus for moving processes between isolation environments Abstract ... | 10/18/2011 |
| 8046265 | Systems and methods for facilitating a transaction by matching seller information and buyer information United States Patent: 8046265 ( 1010 of 5063 ) United States Patent 8,046,265 Van Luchene , et al. October 25, 2011 Systems and methods for facilitating a transaction by matching seller ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8046286 | Systems and methods for implementing the structuring, pricing, quotation, and trading of SPOT synthetics (SPOTS), SPREAD instruments (SPRINTS), SPRINTS based on SPOTS, ratio derivatives (RADS), RADS based on SPOTS, and options based on these instruments United States Patent: 8046286 ( 989 of 5063 ) United States Patent 8,046,286 Chorna , et al. October 25, 2011 Systems and methods for implementing the structuring, pricing, quotation, and ... | 10/25/2011 |
| 8050969 | Interactive marketing network and process using electronic certificates United States Patent: 8050969 ( 964 of 5060 ) United States Patent 8,050,969 Golden , et al. November 1, 2011 Interactive marketing network and process using electronic certificates Abstract A data ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8050973 | Reverse billing in online search United States Patent: 8050973 ( 960 of 5060 ) United States Patent 8,050,973 Melideo November 1, 2011 Reverse billing in online search Abstract There is disclosed reverse billing in online search. ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8050982 | Systems and methods for transacting business over a global communications network such as the internet United States Patent: 8050982 ( 951 of 5060 ) United States Patent 8,050,982 Lin November 1, 2011 Systems and methods for transacting business over a global communications network such as the ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8051180 | Methods and servers for establishing a connection between a client system and a virtual machine executing in a terminal services session and hosting a requested computing environment United States Patent: 8051180 ( 753 of 5060 ) United States Patent 8,051,180 Mazzaferri , et al. November 1, 2011 Methods and servers for establishing a connection between a client system and a ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8051369 | System and method for the creation and automatic deployment of personalized, dynamic and interactive voice services, including deployment through personalized broadcasts United States Patent: 8051369 ( 565 of 5060 ) United States Patent 8,051,369 Zirngibl , et al. November 1, 2011 System and method for the creation and automatic deployment of personalized, ... | 11/01/2011 |
| 8055509 | Methods and apparatus for increasing and/or for monitoring a party's compliance with a schedule for taking medicines United States Patent: 8055509 ( 1071 of 5063 ) United States Patent 8,055,509 Walker , et al. November 8, 2011 Methods and apparatus for increasing and/or for monitoring a party's compliance ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8055563 | Financial activity based on natural weather events United States Patent: 8055563 ( 1018 of 5063 ) United States Patent 8,055,563 Horowitz November 8, 2011 Financial activity based on natural weather events Abstract A financial activity network ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8055576 | Electronic securities marketplace having integration with order management systems United States Patent: 8055576 ( 1005 of 5063 ) United States Patent 8,055,576 Merrin , et al. November 8, 2011 Electronic securities marketplace having integration with order management systems ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8056082 | Capacity management and predictive planning systems based on trended rate change of monitored factors and methods thereof ... June 1998 Kukkal et al. 5774668 June 1998 Choquier et al. 5790790 August 1998 Smith et al. 5790793 August 1998 Higley 5794207 August 1998 Walker et al. 5794259 August 1998 Kikinis 5802518 September 1998 Karacy et al. 5805811 September 1998 Pratt et al. ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8056100 | System and method for providing access to data using customer profiles United States Patent: 8056100 ( 481 of 5063 ) United States Patent 8,056,100 Herz , et al. November 8, 2011 System and method for providing access to data using customer profiles Abstract A system ... | 11/08/2011 |
| 8059796 | Commercial product routing system with video vending capability United States Patent: 8059796 ( 1603 of 5234 ) United States Patent 8,059,796 Katz November 15, 2011 Commercial product routing system with video vending capability Abstract A traffic control ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8060409 | Certification and activation of used phones purchased through an online auction United States Patent: 8060409 ( 992 of 5234 ) United States Patent 8,060,409 Walden , et al. November 15, 2011 Certification and activation of used phones purchased through an online auction ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8060410 | Automated transaction processing system and approach United States Patent: 8060410 ( 991 of 5234 ) United States Patent 8,060,410 Hahn-Carlson November 15, 2011 Automated transaction processing system and approach Abstract Transaction management ... | 11/15/2011 |
| 8065423 | Method and system for assigning access control levels in providing access to networked content files United States Patent: 8065423 ( 774 of 5239 ) United States Patent 8,065,423 Braddy , et al. November 22, 2011 Method and system for assigning access control levels in providing access to ... | 11/22/2011 |
| 8068933 | Products and processes for vending a plurality of products via defined groups United States Patent: 8068933 ( 1006 of 4182 ) United States Patent 8,068,933 Walker , et al. November 29, 2011 Products and processes for vending a plurality of products via defined groups ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8069056 | Methods and apparatus for increasing and/or for monitoring a party's compliance with a schedule for taking medicines United States Patent: 8069056 ( 883 of 4182 ) United States Patent 8,069,056 Walker , et al. November 29, 2011 Methods and apparatus for increasing and/or for monitoring a party's compliance ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8069106 | Block trading system and method providing price improvement to aggressive orders United States Patent: 8069106 ( 834 of 4182 ) United States Patent 8,069,106 Waelbroeck , et al. November 29, 2011 Block trading system and method providing price improvement to aggressive ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8069116 | System and method for supplying and managing usage rights associated with an item repository United States Patent: 8069116 ( 824 of 4182 ) United States Patent 8,069,116 Gilliam , et al. November 29, 2011 System and method for supplying and managing usage rights associated with an item ... | 11/29/2011 |
| 8073762 | Method and apparatus for an electronic marketplace for services having a collaborative workspace United States Patent: 8073762 ( 991 of 5246 ) United States Patent 8,073,762 Sheth , et al. December 6, 2011 Method and apparatus for an electronic marketplace for services having a ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8073765 | Computer-based right distribution system with password protection United States Patent: 8073765 ( 988 of 5246 ) United States Patent 8,073,765 Brett December 6, 2011 Computer-based right distribution system with password protection Abstract An automated ticket ... | 12/06/2011 |
| 8073772 | Systems and methods for processing transactions using multiple budgets United States Patent: 8073772 ( 981 of 5246 ) United States Patent 8,073,772 Bishop , et al. December 6, 2011 Systems and methods for processing transactions using multiple budgets Abstract ... | 12/06/2011 |
