US 11461828

Patent Overview: US 11,461,828 B2

Title: System and method for receiving data at a merchant device from a user device over a wireless link

Assignee: Monticello Enterprises LLC

Inventors: Thomas M. Isaacson, Ryan Connell Durham

Filing Date: January 25, 2022

Issue Date: October 4, 2022

Abstract:
The patent describes a system and method for a unified approach to online searching and purchasing. It details a method where a user can input a search query into a single field on a user device. This input is then analyzed to determine the user's intent, such as whether they wish to perform a general search or make a purchase. Based on this analysis, the system presents various options to the user, including one-click purchase options from different merchants. The technology aims to streamline the online shopping process by reducing the number of steps required to go from a search query to a completed purchase. It also covers the use of wireless links for transmitting payment data between a user's device and a merchant's device.

Plain-Language Summary of Independent Claims:

Claim 1: A method for a user device to interact with a merchant device. The user device establishes a wireless connection with the merchant device based on a single action or gesture. It then receives purchase information from the merchant, displays it, and awaits a single interaction from the user to confirm the purchase. Upon confirmation, the user device sends payment information to the merchant to complete the transaction.

Claim 10: A user device configured to simplify purchases. The device has a processor and memory with instructions that, when executed, allow it to connect to a merchant device wirelessly with a single user action. It receives details about a potential purchase, shows these details on its display, and then, with a single confirmation from the user, retrieves stored payment information and sends it to the merchant to finalize the purchase.

Claim 16: A non-transitory computer-readable medium containing instructions for a user device. These instructions enable the device to establish a wireless link to a merchant's device through a simple user action. The device then gets purchase data from the merchant, displays it, and waits for a single user interaction to authorize payment. Once authorized, it sends the user's payment details to the merchant to complete the sale.

Litigation Status:

A search of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) dockets for the year 2026 for "11461828" did not yield any specific results. This suggests that, as of the current date, there is no public record of this patent being the subject of an appeal in the CAFC in 2026. However, this does not preclude the possibility of litigation in other courts or at different times. The patent's own information indicates a history of litigation in the Texas Western District Court, with cases filed in 2023.