Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Derrick Steven Bazlen

Brendan O'Meara

Ashvin Mathew

Gregg Robert Dingle

Jeffrey J Blucher

Sylvester M LaBlanc

Andreas Hoffmann

Andreas Hofmann

Pavel Anatolievich Dournov

Anthony James Yeates

Donna Lynn Whitlock

Sylvester M La Blanc

Timothy Belvin

Kirk Blackwood

A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined. One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values.

Context-based automated transaction processing control

A computer implemented method for reducing input performed in a commerce based application is provided. The method includes receiving a sequence of input values from an input device and associating the sequence of input values with an object in the application based on the sequence. A context of the application is determined One or more tasks in the application are automatically performed based on the object, the context and the sequence of input values.

Touchless and touch optimized processing of retail and other commerce transactions

An authentication protocol is disclosed for use in enhancing the security of communications between software applications and Internet-based service providers. The protocol incorporates a two level authentication model based on a distribution of authentication responsibilities, wherein the application authenticates users and the service provider authenticates the application. Embodiments of the protocol incorporate public key infrastructure and digital certificate technology. Other embodiments of the present invention pertain to applying a corresponding protocol to peer-to-peer communication scenarios.

Systems and methods for enhancing security of communication over a public network

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Woodinville, WA, United States of America

Derrick Steven Bazlen