Patents Examined by Alexander G Kalinowski
  • Patent number: 11556916
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided, which includes a wireless communication module; at least one processor; and a memory configured to store instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the electronic device to perform a transaction with an external device using the wireless communication module, receive, from a payment server, payment approval information indicating that the transaction is approved, the payment approval information including device information of an access point (AP) located in an offline merchant and period information, establish, in response to receiving the payment approval information, a connection with the AP using the wireless communication module based on the device information of the AP, after the connection with the AP is established, operate a timer corresponding to the period information, and terminate the connection to the AP when the timer expires.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Inventors: Heeyoung Jeong, Younghwan Ryu, Suwook Seok, Dongho Jang
  • Patent number: 11538029
    Abstract: A system and method for implementing an online service for accelerating an online transaction includes implementing an intelligent subscriber interface; automatically creating API calls based on the plurality of distinct portions of data inputs; composing corpora of subscriber data based on a return of subscriber data by each respective API; implementing a machine learning-based classifier that: infers a first classification label for a first subset of data; and infers a second classification label for a second subset of data; computing a transaction success score that indicates a likelihood of successfully completing a prospective transaction between the subscriber and prospective transacting parties; and presenting one or more distinct product routes based on the transaction success score; creating, via a distributed ledger system, a distributed ledger record of details of the prospective transaction and cryptographic token based on a mutual engagement of the subscriber and a prospective transacting party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: Home Lending Pal, Inc.
    Inventors: Bryan Young, Steven Better
  • Patent number: 11532052
    Abstract: Provided is a process of using simulated consumer profiles to construction calibration data from a pricing analytics application having a relatively high dimensional input parameter space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Insurance Zebra Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Dziabiak, Adam Lyons, Meetesh Karia, Matthew Stephens, Omri Buzi
  • Patent number: 11532187
    Abstract: Methods and systems for monitoring use, determining risk, and pricing insurance policies for a vehicle having one or more autonomous or semi-autonomous operation features are provided. According to certain aspects, the operating status and/or configuration of autonomous operation features of an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may be determined, such as via an on-board computer system or mobile device, and/or then directly or indirectly wirelessly communicated via data transmission from the vehicle computer system or mobile device to a remote server. An adjustment to one or more risk levels associated with operation of the autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle may also be determined, and an auto insurance policy, premium, or discount may be adjusted based upon the adjustment to the risk levels and presented to the customer for their review and approval. As a result, insurance cost savings may be passed onto risk averse customers that opt into to a rewards program.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
    Inventors: Brian Mark Fields, Chien Che Huang, Mohamed A Wazeer, Shawn C Bennett, Steven C Cielocha, Ronny S Bryant, Stephen Kohaus, Terry Quakenbush, Richard A Novak, Aaron Scott Chan, Craig M Main, Weixin Wu, Torri Wollenschlager, Carol Marie Csanda, Stacey Gorsuch, Todd Binion
  • Patent number: 11531971
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include processors configured to perform steps to receive a tag data from a contactless communication tag, execute an applet associated with the contactless communication tag, and receive document data associated with an applet-linked document, including a document identifier, a document content data, a document recipient identifier, and a document sender identifier. The processors are configured to further generate an account link linking the document data to a user account associated with the document sender, generate a document entry in the user account based on the account link, generate a webpage from the applet to record the document data such that the document data is accessible upon subsequent reception of the contactless radio signal data, and display the document data and a current status of the applet-linked document on a display of the computing device associated with the contactless reader.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: Capital One Services, LLC
    Inventors: Laith Hallaq, Ruby Rue Roman Estremera, Maneill Parekh
  • Patent number: 11531989
    Abstract: A fraud detection as a service system is provided that can be implemented via one or more microservices that can be instantiated on an operation support system and/or business support systems. Each fraud detection microservice instantiated can have one or more fraud detection models and sets of rules for a particular type of incoming data stream or transaction and/or interaction data. In this way, there can be more than one fraud detection microservice operating on the OSS/BSS allowing each fraud detection microservice to be dynamically updated in real time, provide continuous integration and continuous delivery of services, and work with a particular data flow, providing for an optimal fraud detection process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: AT&T INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY I, L.P.
    Inventors: Eric Noble, Di Chou
  • Patent number: 11526177
    Abstract: A method and device for operating a vehicle comprising a step of recording environment data values, which represent an environment of the vehicle, the environment comprising at least one environmental feature; a step of determining a comparative value of a comparison between the at least one environmental feature and a map, the map comprising at least one map feature, the at least one environmental feature corresponding the at least one map feature; a step of determining an up-to-dateness of the map, based on a comparison of the comparative value with a threshold value; and a step of operating the vehicle, as a function of the up-to-dateness of the map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Passmann, Jan Rohde
  • Patent number: 11519737
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to real-time autonomous path planning for a vehicle, and to the steering of the vehicle in accordance with the path. The path is planned in accordance with a given map of the area, and the path accuracy depends, inter alia, on the resolution and accuracy of the map.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: ELTA SYSTEMS LTD.
    Inventors: Dina Appelman, Ofir Cohen, Roman Bronstein
  • Patent number: 11514456
    Abstract: Intraday alert volume adjustment based on risk parameters is disclosed. A set of alerts associated with user transactions can be displayed to one or more human reviewers for processing. The set of alerts can be analyzed to determine whether or not the volume of alerts exceeds a threshold capacity level, which is based on a number of human reviewers available to process alerts. If the volume of alerts exceeds the threshold capacity level, alerts in the set of alerts can be prioritized based on risk in descending order and displayed to the human reviewers. In one instance, alerts below a threshold can be hidden from view of the human reviewers and optionally automatically approved. Further, prioritization can be performed dynamically as new alerts are added to the set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Smith, David J. Dietrich
  • Patent number: 11514415
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for fluid blob tracking. One of the methods includes receiving from a user device, a request to change an address with a financial institution. The method includes accessing an electronic bill pay system of the financial institution. The method includes identifying an external party to notify of the change of address based on data in an electronic bill pay system. The method also includes notifying the external party of the change of address, wherein the external party is independent of the financial institution.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: Ashley Naelon
  • Patent number: 11507107
    Abstract: A map information system includes: an in-vehicle device that executes automated driving control of a vehicle; and an external device having external map information used for the automated driving control. The in-vehicle device includes: a memory device in which map information is stored; and a control device configured to execute the automated driving control based on the map information stored in the memory device. The control device is further configured to: determine whether or not a takeover occurs during the automated driving control; set an upload target area including the takeover occurrence position, in a case where the takeover occurs during the automated driving control; and upload the map information regarding the upload target area to the external device. The external device updates the external map information based on the map information uploaded from the in-vehicle device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Eiji Sakaguchi
  • Patent number: 11500386
    Abstract: An action plan is generated even when the own position is unknown in order to move autonomously. A route is planned for each position constituting an own-position candidate on the basis of status of surroundings. Multiple candidates of an action plan constituting multiple action candidates are generated on the basis of the planned routes. An evaluation value is set to each of the generated multiple action plan candidates. The action plan is determined using the action plan candidates in accordance with their evaluation values. This technology is applied advantageously to multi-legged robots, flying objects, and onboard systems each controlled by an onboard computer to move autonomously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Dai Kobayashi, Takamori Yamaguchi, Ryo Watanabe
  • Patent number: 11501383
    Abstract: A shared ledger operated by a group of network participants according to a set of consensus rules manages and resolves subrogation claims between a clamant and a defendant with arbitration. Evidence regarding the value of the subrogation claim is sent to the shared ledger by the parties to the subrogation claim such as sending data to a smart contract deployed on the shared ledger. The parties to the subrogation claim or entities that are not parties to the subrogation claim may broadcast data relating to fault to the blockchain. The data relating to fault may be evaluated by the parties or entities acting on the parties' behalf to determine fault. A fault determination may be broadcast to the blockchain based upon the analysis of the data relating to fault. Once the claim is resolved, arbitrator may release funds on the chain to the prevailing party or may accept confirmation that any payments have been made between the parties off-chain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Shawn M. Call, Jaime Skaggs, Eric Bellas, Douglas A. Graff, William J. Leise, Vicki King, Jacob J. Alt, Eric R. Moore, Stacie A. McCullough
  • Patent number: 11492013
    Abstract: A system for managing a fleet of vehicles having autonomous or semi-autonomous control based upon real-time data analysis of live driving conditions including traffic conditions, weather conditions, pollution conditions, vehicle operations, vehicle emissions, legal restrictions, and fleet conditions. Older vehicles may be retrofitted with partial or total compatibility with the system via an aftermarket dongle that connects to the vehicle through a diagnostic port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventors: Ralph Pompea, David Kovacek
  • Patent number: 11494835
    Abstract: Embodiments can provide a computer implemented method for simulating transaction data using a reinforcement learning model including an intelligent agent, a policy engine, and an environment, the method including: providing, by a processor, standard customer transaction data representing a group of customers having similar transaction characteristics as a goal; conducting, by the intelligent agent, an action including a plurality of simulated transactions; comparing, by the environment, the action with the goal; providing a feedback, by the environment, the action based on a degree of similarity relative to the goal; and adjusting, by the policy engine, a policy based on the feedback; the step of conducting an action to the step of adjusting a policy are repeated until the degree of similarity is higher than a first predefined threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brandon Harris, Eugene I. Kelton, Chaz Vollmer
  • Patent number: 11488146
    Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for closing pre-authorization amounts on a virtual token account. In one example, among others, a computing device is configured to generate a virtual token that is associated with a parent transaction account. An authorization request is received for a virtual token transaction, which is associated with the virtual token. A transaction request amount is compared to a virtual token balance of the virtual token. The authorization request for the virtual token transaction is authorized based on the comparison between the transaction request amount and the virtual token balance. The computing device determines not to expire the virtual token based on a comparison between the settlement variance and the virtual token balance. The settlement variance is adjusted based on the virtual token balance being within a threshold of the settlement variance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2022
    Assignee: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremiah Curry, Vivekanandan Vaithinathan
  • Patent number: 11481758
    Abstract: Implementations of the present specification provide techniques for transacting a stored value card for payment in a separate transaction between a user and a merchant. A stored value card of a card issuer applicable to the transaction between a user and a merchant is determined. An SVC graphics interface for transacting the stored value card is presented to the user, which corresponds to a merchant graphics interface for the transaction between the user and the merchant. The SVC graphics interface enables a transaction on the stored value card using an account of the user with a payment system. An identification information of the stored value card transacted through the SVC graphics interface is inserted onto the merchant graphics interface so that the SVC card is used in the payment for the transaction between the user and the merchant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: Alipay Labs (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
    Inventor: Zhujie Liu
  • Patent number: 11481847
    Abstract: Systems, methods, apparatuses and computer-readable media for receiving data from one or more sensors associated with one or more home devices, such as appliances, home systems, etc. are provided. The data may be used to determine whether the home device is operating within an expected range or, if it is outside of an expected range or threshold, whether a home event has occurred. Upon occurrence of the home event, an insurance claim to cover any damage caused by the home event may be initiated and/or processed. In some examples, repair of any damage may also be coordinated by the system. In some arrangements, the initiation and/or processing of the claim, and/or coordination of the repair may be performed without any additional input from the user associated with the policy, home device, etc. or with limited additional input from the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Bryan Keith Corder, Rothana Srey, Nicholas A. Suizzo, Sean P. Willett
  • Patent number: 11475516
    Abstract: A system and method for distributed risk rules is disclosed. The method receives, at a subsystem, a subset of rules from a main rules system. The subsystem then determines that a communication to the main rules system is disrupted. The subsystem utilizes the subset of rules to make at least one business decision. After determining that the communication to the main rules system is operational, the subsystem provides a reconciliation data file including the at least one business decision to the main rules system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Comenity LLC
    Inventors: Christian Billman, Uchenna Chilaka, Tom Pugh
  • Patent number: 11468415
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to systems for processing transactions between two entities. A transaction control platform may determine attributes associated with different transfer channels between the two entities. Based on the determined attributes, the transaction control platform may determine a transfer channel to be used for transmitting a message corresponding to the transaction. The transaction control platform may use machine learning algorithms to identify an optimal transfer channel that meets particular desired factors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2022
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventor: Matthew E. Carroll