This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: Verifone Gmbh. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: David Godwin and Point-of-Sale Device Pairing
Introduction
David Godwin is an inventor associated with Palm Harbor, Florida, and Verifone GmbH. His patent work addresses secure pairing between point-of-sale devices and site controllers.
Latest Patents
Godwin is associated with 1 patent: “Systems and Methods for Pairing Site Controller to Point-of-Sale Devices.” The invention describes a process for securely pairing a point-of-sale device (POS) with a site controller (SC). It uses a legacy communication channel to initiate pairing and deliver a one-time password. The devices then exchange certificate-signing requests, certificates, and an SSH certificate authority public key. The POS stores the received credentials and removes keys associated with the legacy channel.
Career Highlights
Godwin’s listed invention focuses on device authentication and secure credential exchange in point-of-sale systems. His work is associated with Verifone GmbH, a company in the payment technology sector.
Collaborations
Godwin’s listed coworker is Robert J. Hutzenbiler. The available information identifies their association but does not specify the details of their collaboration.
Conclusion
David Godwin’s patent describes a structured approach to pairing point-of-sale devices with site controllers while transitioning from a legacy communication channel to certificate-based security.
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