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Arthur Scott Lanford, Chicago, IL US
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20140213368 | EMULATOR FOR PRODUCTION SOFTWARE OUTCOME VALIDATION - A test tool provides a flexible resource for control an of electronic gaming machine (EGM) via a data network. The test tool provides both interactive and automated access to the EGM when the EGM is operated using a special diagnostic BIOS that supports both communication with the test tool over the data network and the ability to set operational variables including random numbers. The test tool can use structured data test scripts, such as XML files, to automate repetitive testing of one or more gaming machines by automating breakpoint setting, variable settings, and comparison of expected results based on game type, paytables, currency, etc. | 07-31-2014 |
Ephraim R. Lanford, Cambridge, MA US
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20150083849 | AEROSTAT SYSTEM - The invention provides an improved aerostat system including an aerostat, multiple tether groups and a base station. Spatially distinct tether groups allow for improved stability and controllability over a wide range of wind conditions. Independent actuation of the tether groups allows for control of the aerostat pitch and roll angle. A rotating platform including rails to rest the aerostat allows docking without auxiliary tethers, minimizing or eliminating the ground crew required to dock traditional aerostat systems. An optional controller allows remote or autonomous operation of the aerostat system. The invention is intended to extend the flight envelope in which aerostat systems can safely operate. | 03-26-2015 |
Laura M. Lanford, Chicago, IL US
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20160026614 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR ANNOTATING DOCUMENTS - Methods and apparatus for annotating documents are disclosed. For example, a user of an electronic record management system may be viewing a document and/or metadata associated with a document offline, such as on a tablet device that does not necessarily have network connectivity. Prior to losing network connectivity, a saved search associated with a user profile is executed to retrieve a subset of documents. The subset of documents and associated metadata are then automatically downloaded to the portable electronic device. Subsequently, even if the device loses network connectivity (e.g., the user is on an airplane), the user may annotate documents. After network connectivity is restored, the documents and the annotated version of the documents are automatically synchronized, which may include merging the user's annotations with other user's annotations. | 01-28-2016 |
Matthew Lanford, London GB
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20100057554 | Method and System for Enabling Promotion of Product(s) and/or Service(s) - At least one promotional program manager provides a plurality of merchants with a list of item identifiers for a plurality of items eligible for a promotion, and a list of device identifying numbers of payment devices associated with the promotion. A given one of the merchants identifies, during a putative purchase transaction with a given one of the payment devices, at least one of the plurality of items eligible for the promotion. The given one of the merchants, and an acquiring entity, cooperatively format and dispatch an authorization request. The authorization request is sent to an issuing entity of the given one of the payment devices, via an operator of a payment network. The authorization request includes a given one of the device identifiers associated with the given one of the prepaid payment devices, a given one of the item identifiers associated with the at least one of the plurality of items eligible for the promotion, and price data associated with the at least one of the plurality of items eligible for the promotion. The issuing entity prepares and sends an authorization request response to the authorization request. The authorization request response is sent from the issuing entity to the merchant, via the operator of the payment network and the acquiring entity. The authorization request response indicates whether the putative purchase of the at least one of the plurality of items eligible for the promotion with the given one of the prepaid payment devices is approved. The method further includes the promotional program manager applying the promotion to the given eligible item. | 03-04-2010 |
20100088207 | Method and System for Linkage of Generally Available Healthcare Accounts to Credit Card - A general-purpose payment card product is linked to a designated reimbursement account. A payment card authorization request is obtained, with a full amount and a reimbursement eligible amount included therein, based on a transaction with the payment card product at a merchant. In one aspect, a payment card authorization response is returned to the merchant from an issuer of the payment card product, based on the full amount. A funding request is initiated, for the reimbursement eligible amount, from the designated reimbursement account. The payment card product and the designated reimbursement account are managed separately. In an alternative, the authorization request is intercepted by an operator of a payment network. The operator initiates a first operator authorization request for the reimbursement eligible amount, and a second operator authorization request for the full amount less the portion of the reimbursement eligible amount, and returns a coordinated response to the merchant. | 04-08-2010 |
Matthew Lanford, New York, NY US
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20160071092 | Systems and Methods for Transferring Value to Payment Accounts - Systems and methods are provided for transferring value from a voucher to a payment account associated with a consumer. One exemplary method includes receiving, at a computing device, a load request to transfer value from a voucher to a payment account associated with a consumer. The load request includes a selection, at the computing device, of a provider associated with the voucher, from multiple different available voucher providers. A transaction request is then communicated, by the computing device, to transfer the value from the voucher to the payment account. The transaction request includes an identification number for the voucher and an account number for the payment account. When a transfer authorization is received at the computing device in response to the transaction request, a confirmation is generated, by the computing device, indicating that the value from the voucher has been transferred to the payment account. | 03-10-2016 |
Matthew L. Lanford, New York, NY US
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20100017235 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING UNCERTAIN TRANSACTION AMOUNTS IN A PAYMENT SYSTEM - A first acquirers receives, via a payment network configured to facilitate transactions between multiple issuers and multiple acquirers, an authorization response flagged with a flag. The flag indicates that clearing of a first transaction, associated with the authorization response, is to be suspended. The first transaction initially has an uncertain amount, and is associated with a first payment account, of a first user, associated with a first issuer. Subsequent determination of a final certain amount for the first transaction is awaited. Upon determination of the final certain amount, the first one of the acquirers proceeds with clearing the first transaction, based on the final certain amount. The steps are repeated for at least a second acquirer and at least a second transaction. The second transaction is associated with a second payment account, of a second user, associated with a second one of the issuers. The steps are carried out by an operator of the payment network, and the flag is understandable to the first and second issuers and the first and second acquirers. | 01-21-2010 |
Robert Eldon Lanford, Boerne, TX US
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20100330035 | Pharmaceutical Compositions for Treatment of HCV Patients that are Poor-Responders to Interferon - The present invention provides compositions and methods of treatment of HCV infected subjects that are not sensitive to interferon treatment. Further, compositions and methods are provided for prevention of organ transplant rejection. The compositions of the invention comprise an anti microRNA-122 oligonucleotide, and are made for administration to a primate. | 12-30-2010 |