Prior art — US Patent 11004139

Here's an analysis of the most relevant prior art for US patent 11004139, based on its cited "Priority claimed from" patents. Given that US11004139 is a continuation of many of these applications, they often share significant conceptual overlap.

US Patent 11004139 (Monticello Enterprises LLC)

Title: System and method for providing simplified in store purchases and in-app purchases using a use-interface-based payment API
Filing Date: 2018-10-31
Publication Date: 2021-05-11
Abstract/Core Concepts: The patent generally describes systems and methods for simplifying in-store and in-app purchases using a browser-based payment API. It aims to eliminate the need for store-specific applications and complex physical infrastructure by allowing a user's mobile device browser to communicate with a store server, identify products (via camera, NFC, RFID), manage a virtual shopping cart, and process payments using standard browser payment APIs. The system also introduces features like automated browser launching, personalized shopping experiences via API data exchange (e.g., body models, preferences), consolidated shopping carts spanning online/in-store, and fraud detection.

Below are the identified prior art citations from the "Priority claimed from" section of US11004139.

Prior Art Analysis for US11004139

1. US Patent 9,430,794 B2

Full Citation: US 9,430,794 B2, "System and method for providing personalized data to a website via a browser based API," issued August 30, 2016, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: March 31, 2014; Published: August 30, 2016.
Brief Description: This patent describes a system and method for enabling a browser to act as an agent to retrieve personalized data (e.g., user preferences, body models) from a user device and transmit it to a website via an API. The website then uses this data to tailor its user interface and content for an enhanced user experience. It focuses on the secure and efficient exchange of personal data between a browser and a website.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent potentially anticipates claims in US11004139 related to the use of a browser-based API to exchange personalized data for configuring a user interface and enhancing the shopping experience (e.g., guiding a user to products based on preferences or body models). The core mechanism of the browser acting as an agent for data exchange is foundational to US11004139's personalization aspects.

2. US Patent 9,361,638 B2

Full Citation: US 9,361,638 B2, "System and method for providing personalized data to a website via a browser based API," issued June 7, 2016, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: March 30, 2015; Published: June 7, 2016.
Brief Description: Similar to US 9,430,794 B2, this patent also focuses on providing personalized data to a website via a browser-based API. It emphasizes the browser acting as an intermediary to facilitate the secure transfer of user-specific information to customize the web experience.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent, like US 9,430,794 B2, potentially anticipates claims in US11004139 that involve the use of a browser-based API for transmitting personalized data (e.g., body models, preferences) to a store server to tailor the in-store user interface or product recommendations.

3. US Patent 9,824,408 B2

Full Citation: US 9,824,408 B2, "System and method for using a browser payment API for enhanced purchases," issued November 21, 2017, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: September 12, 2016; Published: November 21, 2017.
Brief Description: This patent introduces the concept of using a browser payment API (e.g., Payment Request API) to streamline online purchase experiences. It describes how payment data, shipping information, and other details can be communicated securely and efficiently via the browser acting as an agent between the user device and a merchant website.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent directly addresses the use of a browser payment API for enhanced purchases, which is a central theme of US11004139. It potentially anticipates claims relating to the core payment processing mechanism for both online and, by extension, simplified in-store purchases as the underlying API usage would be similar.

4. US Patent 10,121,186 B2

Full Citation: US 10,121,186 B2, "System and method for using a browser payment API for enhanced purchases and user authentication," issued November 6, 2018, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: May 4, 2017; Published: November 6, 2018.
Brief Description: This patent extends the concepts of browser payment APIs to include user authentication, such as biometric verification (fingerprint, facial recognition), to enhance security and simplify the purchasing process. It covers how the browser can manage and transmit authentication data for payment authorization.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent potentially anticipates claims in US11004139 that involve using browser-based payment APIs with integrated user authentication (e.g., biometric confirmation) for purchase authorization, whether in an online or in-store context.

5. US Patent 10,504,193 B2

Full Citation: US 10,504,193 B2, "System and method for using a browser payment API for enhanced purchases and user authentication," issued December 10, 2019, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: May 19, 2017; Published: December 10, 2019.
Brief Description: This patent is another continuation/related patent focusing on browser payment APIs for enhanced purchases and user authentication, reinforcing the principles described in US 10,121,186 B2.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Similar to US 10,121,186 B2, this patent further details and claims aspects of browser payment APIs combined with user authentication, potentially anticipating claims in US11004139 covering these specific mechanisms.

6. US Patent Application Publication 2018/0019984 A1

Full Citation: US 2018/0019984 A1, "System and method for providing simplified in-store purchases and in-app purchases using a use-interface-based payment API," published January 18, 2018, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: August 16, 2017; Published: January 18, 2018.
Brief Description: This application explicitly introduces the core inventive concept of US11004139: simplifying in-store and in-app purchases using a browser-based payment API. It describes the use of mobile device cameras or NFC/RFID to identify products in a physical store, automatically launching a browser to a store's URL, and processing payment via a browser API, thereby eliminating traditional POS systems and store-specific apps.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This application is highly relevant as it describes virtually all the foundational concepts of US11004139, including using a browser-based API for in-store purchases, product identification via mobile device components (camera, NFC), automated browser initiation, and streamlining the checkout process. Many claims in US11004139 related to the overall system and method for simplified in-store purchases would likely find strong anticipatory disclosure in this publication.

7. US Patent 10,497,037 B2

Full Citation: US 10,497,037 B2, "System and method for providing simplified in-store purchases and in-app purchases using a use-interface-based payment API," issued December 3, 2019, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: September 29, 2017; Published: December 3, 2019.
Brief Description: This patent is a direct continuation/divisional of applications sharing the same title and core inventive subject matter as US11004139 and US 2018/0019984 A1. It further refines and claims aspects of the simplified in-store and in-app purchasing using a browser-based payment API.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): Due to its identical title and direct lineage, this patent likely anticipates many claims of US11004139 related to the system and method for simplified in-store purchases, including the specific interactions between the mobile device, browser, store server, and payment API.

8. US Patent 10,152,756 B2

Full Citation: US 10,152,756 B2, "System and method for providing simplified in-store purchases and in-app purchases using a use-interface-based payment API," issued December 11, 2018, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: April 6, 2018; Published: December 11, 2018.
Brief Description: This patent is another in the family, with the same title as US11004139, focusing on the simplified in-store and in-app purchasing experience via browser-based payment APIs. It provides further details and claims on the interaction flow and technical components involved.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): This patent is highly relevant and likely anticipates a significant portion of the claims in US11004139, particularly those describing the core functionality of detecting products, communicating with a store server via a browser, and facilitating payment using a browser API in a physical store setting.

9. US Patent 10,832,310 B2

Full Citation: US 10,832,310 B2, "System and method for providing simplified in-store purchases and in-app purchases using a use-interface-based payment API," issued November 10, 2020, to Monticello Enterprises LLC (Inventors: Isaacson, Thomas M.; Durham, Ryan Connell).
Publication/Filing Date: Filed: September 10, 2018; Published: November 10, 2020.
Brief Description: This patent is another direct predecessor/continuation of US11004139, sharing the exact title and core inventive concepts. It further elaborates on the system and method for simplified in-store and in-app purchases utilizing a browser-based payment API, covering aspects of product identification, user interaction, and payment processing.
Potential Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102): As a direct predecessor with an identical title and subject matter, this patent is expected to anticipate many, if not most, of the claims in US11004139 related to the fundamental aspects of providing simplified in-store purchases using a user-interface-based payment API.

General Note on Anticipation (35 U.S.C. § 102):
Since US11004139 claims priority from these patents and applications, and many share identical or highly similar titles and descriptions, there is a strong likelihood of overlap in the inventive subject matter. Under 35 U.S.C. § 102, if the earlier-filed and published applications or patents explicitly disclose every element of a claim in US11004139, they would anticipate those claims. Given the common inventorship and assignee, these are likely part of the same patent family, where later patents build upon or further claim aspects disclosed in earlier applications. Without access to the specific claims of US11004139, a precise claim-by-claim anticipation analysis cannot be performed. However, based on the provided descriptions, the concepts of a browser-based payment API, simplified in-store purchases, product identification via mobile devices, and automated browser functions appear to be extensively disclosed and potentially claimed in the identified prior art, particularly US 2018/0019984 A1 and subsequent granted patents with similar titles.