David Alexander Edelstein

US Patent:

20020120582, Aug 29, 2002

Filed:

Mar 4, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/087364

Inventors:

Stephen Elston - Seattle WA, US
Brent Bolleman - Redmond WA, US
Barry Smith - Kirkland WA, US
Kevin Brown - Seattle WA, US
Jeri Goldberg - Seattle WA, US
David Edelstein - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60
H04K001/00
H04L009/00

US Classification:

705/064000, 705/039000

Abstract:

In an electronic remote ordering system, an initial order from a new customer may be processed using limited information, with activation of the customer account, possibly including a payment account, occurring upon the customer's attendance at a customer-specified merchant point of sale for order fulfillment. Activation of the accounts may be upon obtaining a contract signature from the customer and/or in person verification of the customer's identity at the point of sale. Payment account information may be secured remotely or upon attendance at the point of sale. In the latter case, payment account information can be electronically captured from the means of payment tendered by the customer. The invention eases the burden on new customers and allows effective authentication during account creation.

US Patent:

20020143655, Oct 3, 2002

Filed:

Feb 26, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/082057

Inventors:

Stephen Elston - Seattle WA, US
Barry Smith - Kirkland WA, US
David Edelstein - Seattle WA, US
Carman Wenkoff - Kirkland WA, US
Kevin Brown - Seattle WA, US
Brandon Lonac - Seattle WA, US
Jeffrey Nemecek - Bothell WA, US
Eugene Brownell - Redmond WA, US
Brent Bolleman - Redmond WA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/026000

Abstract:

A remote ordering system particularly suited to mobile customers placing remote orders with any one of a group of affiliated merchants for pick up by the customer at a specific merchant location. The system includes a database or store information directory that contains information characterizing order-processing features for each location. The information is preferably organized according to a schema corresponding to the organizational structure of the group of merchants. The information may include order fulfillment capability, menus, prices, payment features, taxes, security protocols and system administration privileges specific to each merchant location or sub-groups of merchant locations. The system of the invention allows the remote ordering system to effectively pre-clear, pre-process and pre-pay remote orders and to effect post-sale settlement and reporting according to guidelines applicable to each specific location in the merchant group, leaving the specific location to complete only the actual order fulfillment.

US Patent:

20060106845, May 18, 2006

Filed:

Dec 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/007089

Inventors:

Alexander Frank - Bellevue WA, US
Curt Steeb - Redmond WA, US
David Edelstein - Seattle WA, US
James Duffus - Seattle WA, US
Mark Light - Redmond WA, US
Paul Sutton - Seatac WA, US
Thomas Phillips - Bellevue WA, US

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

G06F 17/00
G06F 7/00

US Classification:

707101000

Abstract:

A computer is configured for pay-per-use or prepaid operation using internally stored value that may be directed to various aspects of the computer's operation, for example, printing or use of a particular application program. The value used may be logged and that information may be transferred to a host where individual service providers may be compensated for purchases made on the computer according to usage. The user may be presented with payment options such as single use or subscription for a given local purchase decision. A method of operation is also disclosed.

US Patent:

20060165005, Jul 27, 2006

Filed:

Dec 8, 2004

Appl. No.:

11/006837

Inventors:

Alexander Frank - Bellevue WA, US
Curt Steeb - Redmond WA, US
David Edelstein - Seattle WA, US
James Duffus - Seattle WA, US
Mark Light - Redmond WA, US
Paul Sutton - Seattle WA, US
Thomas Phillips - Bellevue WA, US

Assignee:

MICROSOFT CORPORATION - Redmond WA

International Classification:

H04J 1/16
H04J 3/14

US Classification:

370250000

Abstract:

A system for supplying computers with little or no upfront payment has a service provider, a computer, and an optional funding account. The computer is adapted to render itself substantially useless unless provisioned by the service provider. The service provider has a capability to collect funds from the user and to provide the data necessary for continued operation of the computer. Cryptographic means may be employed to generate and receive the data necessary for continued operation of the computer. The computer's self-imposed sanctions may include slowed operation, reduced graphics capability, limited communication, and limited access to peripherals.

Author:

David Edelstein

ISBN #:

0380798549