Patents by Inventor Elizabeth S. Votaw

Elizabeth S. Votaw has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20200012767
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a system to harden digital consents. The system uses an evaluation of geographic locations, transaction times, and device identities to control the upload of consent data. Evaluations occur using numerous techniques including MAC address evaluation, IP address evaluation, meta-data evaluation, and physical location of restricted equipment such as ATMs and kiosks. Reliability of consent data entered into the system may be enhanced by strictly evaluating geographic locations, transaction times, and/or device identities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, David J. Smiddy, FNU Sidharth, Stephen T. Shannon, James Alexander
  • Patent number: 10462131
    Abstract: An augmented reality user device includes a display, a physical identification verification engine, a gesture confirmation engine, and in interface. The display overlays a virtual file document onto a tangible object. The physical identification verification engine receives biometric data for a witness and confirms the witness's identity. The display displays a gesture motion from the signor. The gesture capture engine captures a gesture motion from the witness. The gesture capture engine generates a witness digital signature based on the captured gesture motion from the witness. The gesture capture engine generates a witness transfer token, the witness transfer token comprising the witness digital signature based on the captured gesture from the witness and the witness identity confirmation token. The interface communicates the witness transfer token to a server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, Michael Ogrinz, Cameron D. Wadley, Jisoo Lee, Katherine Dintenfass, Graham M. Wyllie, Victoria L. Dravneek
  • Patent number: 10454941
    Abstract: A system for configuring and executing a secure communication network for authorizing access to safeguarded resources is provided. In particular, the system uses person-to-person (P2P) authentication technology to securely transmit resources between users. In this way, an efficient way to for users to manage resources is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Katherine Dintenfass, Elizabeth S. Votaw, Cameron Darnell Wadley
  • Patent number: 10437984
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for authentication protocol elevation triggering based on situational instance. In this regard, the invention provides a dynamic platform for structuring a robotic process automation (RPA) application for determining authentication requirements in real-time by converting a user device into a virtual workstation. The invention configures a robotic process automation application for interacting with a first user interface of the first device application to identify situational events in real time. Another aspect of the invention is directed to escalating, in real-time, a level of authentication required for the user to execute the user activity based on at least the situational event identified by the robotic process automation application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, Manu Jacob Kurian, Morgan Stewart Allen
  • Patent number: 10437899
    Abstract: A system for distributed server data management is provided. The system receives, via a user device associated with a user, a request to manage a resource on behalf of a third party, recalls historical data associated with the third party from the historical database, detects, via a data analytics engine, a potential future action of the user, and displays, via a graphical interface, a recommended future action to the user. In this way, the system provides an efficient way for users to manage resources for a third party.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Katherine Dintenfass, Elizabeth S. Votaw, Victoria L. Dravneek, Daralyn Marie Nicholson
  • Patent number: 10417401
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a system to harden digital consents. The system uses an evaluation of geographic locations, transaction times, and device identities to control the upload of consent data. Evaluations occur using numerous techniques including MAC address evaluation, IP address evaluation, meta-data evaluation, and physical location of restricted equipment such as ATMs and kiosks. Reliability of consent data entered into the system may be enhanced by strictly evaluating geographic locations, transaction times, and/or device identities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, David J. Smiddy, Fnu Sidharth, Stephen T. Shannon, James Alexander
  • Patent number: 10412082
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for providing real-time multi-faceted authentication of a user before or during the user's interaction with a channel. The system uses authentication devices to acquire large amounts of authentication level information data, then makes a determination that at least a portion of the acquired authentication level information data cannot be efficiently processed by a conventional computer apparatus due to the complexity of a required analysis process and/or the quantity of data that must be processed. The system then formats and transmits this authentication data to a special quantum optimizer that is configured to perform the complex analysis and/or process extremely large volumes of data substantially in real-time. The quantum optimizer performs the analysis and returns a confirmed identity of the user that is then used by the conventional computer apparatus to authenticate the user for the interaction with the channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Cameron Darnell Wadley, William August Stahlhut, Elizabeth S. Votaw, Jeffery B. Schroeder
  • Patent number: 10305891
    Abstract: A computing platform may receive, from a client portal server, a request to authenticate a user to a user account. The computing platform may generate a first one-time passcode for a first computing device associated with the user account and may send, to the first computing device, the first one-time passcode. The computing platform also may generate a first registered-device authentication prompt for a second computing device associated with the user account and may send, to the second computing device, the first registered-device authentication prompt. Thereafter, the computing platform may receive first one-time passcode input and a first response to the first registered-device authentication prompt, which the computing platform may validate. Based on the validating, the computing platform may generate a validation message directing the client portal server to provide the user with access to the user account, which the computing platform may send to the client portal server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, Andrew T. Keys
  • Patent number: 10298682
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to controlling device data collectors using omni-collection techniques. A computing platform may receive configuration settings associated with a first collector and a second collector. Subsequently, the computing platform may generate one or more configuration commands for a native collector based on the configuration settings. The computing platform may send, to a client interface computing platform associated with the native collector, the one or more configuration commands generated for the native collector. Thereafter, the computing platform may receive state information collected by the native collector based on the one or more configuration commands generated for the native collector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2019
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Scott A. Sims, Craig Widmann, Don Cardinal, Elizabeth S. Votaw
  • Publication number: 20190149542
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments, an authentication system comprises memory operable to store instructions and processing circuitry operable to execute the instructions, whereby the authentication system is operable to provide a stimulus that causes an involuntary facial movement of a user. The authentication system is further operable to receive user data in response to the stimulus. The user data depicts the involuntary facial movement of the user. The authentication system is further operable to perform authentication based on comparing the user data to validation data associated with the user. The validation data comprises a previously validated depiction of the involuntary facial movement caused by exposing the user to the stimulus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: James P. Scopis, Manu Kurian, Elizabeth S. Votaw
  • Publication number: 20190147151
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments, an authentication system comprises memory operable to store instructions and processing circuitry operable to execute the instructions, whereby the authentication system is operable to provide a prompt for a user to make a set of facial expressions according to an authentication pattern. The authentication system is further operable to receive user data depicting the set of facial expressions and determine a confidence level based on comparing the user data to validation data. The validation data depicts previously validated facial expressions associated with the user and arranged according to the authentication pattern. The authentication system is further operable to authenticate the user in response to a determination that the first confidence level exceeds a first pre-defined threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: James P. Scopis, Manu Kurian, Elizabeth S. Votaw
  • Publication number: 20190147152
    Abstract: According to certain embodiments, an authentication system comprises memory operable to store instructions and processing circuitry operable to execute the instructions, whereby the authentication system is operable to receive first user data depicting a facial expression of a first user, authenticate the first user based on the first user data, and restrict the first user from performing an operation in response to determining that the operation requires authenticating at least one other user in addition to authenticating the first user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2017
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventors: Manu Kurian, Elizabeth S. Votaw
  • Publication number: 20190130094
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are directed to a system, method, or computer program product for authentication protocol elevation triggering based on situational instance. In this regard, the invention provides a dynamic platform for structuring a robotic process automation (RPA) application for determining authentication requirements in real-time by converting a user device into a virtual workstation. The invention configures a robotic process automation application for interacting with a first user interface of the first device application to identify situational events in real time. Another aspect of the invention is directed to escalating, in real-time, a level of authentication required for the user to execute the user activity based on at least the situational event identified by the robotic process automation application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, Manu Jacob Kurian, Morgan Stewart Allen
  • Publication number: 20190068590
    Abstract: An augmented reality user device includes a display, a physical identification verification engine, a gesture confirmation engine, and in interface. The display overlays a virtual file document onto a tangible object. The physical identification verification engine receives biometric data for a witness and confirms the witness's identity. The display displays a gesture motion from the signor. The gesture capture engine captures a gesture motion from the witness. The gesture capture engine generates a witness digital signature based on the captured gesture motion from the witness. The gesture capture engine generates a witness transfer token, the witness transfer token comprising the witness digital signature based on the captured gesture from the witness and the witness identity confirmation token. The interface communicates the witness transfer token to a server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, Michael Ogrinz, Cameron D. Wadley, Jisoo Lee, Katherine Dintenfass, Graham M. Wyllie, Victoria L. Dravneek
  • Publication number: 20190034602
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for a system to harden digital consents. The system uses an evaluation of geographic locations, transaction times, and device identities to control the upload of consent data. Evaluations occur using numerous techniques including MAC address evaluation, IP address evaluation, meta-data evaluation, and physical location of restricted equipment such as ATMs and kiosks. Reliability of consent data entered into the system may be enhanced by strictly evaluating geographic locations, transaction times, and/or device identities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, David J. Smiddy, FNU Sidharth, Stephen T. Shannon, James Alexander
  • Publication number: 20190012532
    Abstract: A mobile device for securely authenticating user consent may be provided. The mobile device may include a settings management state. The mobile device may include a processor configured to: access the settings management state, create a personal profile for the user and process a plurality of settings created by the user. The settings may include description-type settings and live motion and/or behavior settings of the user. The mobile device may include a database for storing the plurality of settings and the user's personal profile. The storing may enable future authentication of the user. In response to the user attempting to consent to an initiator via the mobile device, the processor may be configured to perform a real-time profile validation check. The validation check may include capturing live motion and/or behavior of the user, verifying the live motion and/or behavior and instructing the initiator to accept the consent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, Stephen T. Shannon
  • Publication number: 20190012751
    Abstract: Methods for receiving and documenting real-time, electronically-executed consent is provided. Methods may include initiating a human contact session between a first human entity and a second human entity. Methods may include transmitting a first request from a mobile device associated with the first human entity to a communications hub. The communications hub may transmit electronic documents and one or more electronic consent mechanisms to a mobile device associated with the second entity. The second entity may review the electronic documents and consent and/or agree to the information and/or requirements included in the electronic documents using one or more of the electronic consent mechanisms. Upon receipt of the consent and/or agreement at the communications hub, the communications hub may transmit an electronic notification of the received consent and/or agreement to the first human entity. The first human entity may continue the human contact session upon receipt of the agreement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, David J. Smiddy, Fnu Sidharth, James Alexander
  • Publication number: 20190014468
    Abstract: Systems and methods leverage metadata to pin a digital consent to a particular customer. Metadata may include any information known about the customer. The systems and methods correlate the metadata with metadata gathered during the consent process. Metadata gathered during the consent process may include mobile phone profiles, biometrics, social-media attributes, etc. The systems and methods may utilize metadata to authenticate contemporaneously with obtaining consent. A browser-based tool may enable customers to use their mobile device to “sign” for their consent by clicking yes/no or other electronic selection. Such a tool may tie a customer's “consent” to their respective Party ID. This enables and preserves an after-the-fact record the customer has received, and consented to, the proper disclosures. The customer may receive a one-time authorization code transmitted to their mobile device which they enter into the website to ensure that this is truly their device while they provide consent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, David J. Smiddy, FNU Sidharth, Stephen T. Shannon, James Alexander
  • Publication number: 20190014111
    Abstract: Method and apparatus for allowing the changing of security values and consent data is provided. The security values allow for dynamically changing the security level and ease of access associated with performing specific transactions on specific accounts. The consent data may be pushed or pulled and when stored, may be used for future transactions, of both the same or a different type. The changing of security levels and consent data may be accomplished over the internet using mobile devices over both secure and non-secure networks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, David J. Smiddy, FNU Sidharth, Stephen T. Shannon, James Alexander
  • Publication number: 20190012653
    Abstract: A method for enhancing customer authentication and consent for finalizing an offer to a customer of a product and/or a service is provided. The method may include using a first receiver to receive an authentication request from an initiator. The authentication request may include a customer name and a customer phone number. The method may also include using a first processor to generate a pin number and transmit the pin number to the customer phone number. The pin number may include an identifier associated with the product and/or service. The method may further include using a second receiver, included in a mobile phone, to receive the pin number, and using a second processor, included on the mobile phone, to authenticate the pin number. The authentication may include verifying a match between the customer phone number and a mobile phone number associated with the mobile phone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Publication date: January 10, 2019
    Inventors: Elizabeth S. Votaw, David J. Smiddy, FNU Sidharth, Stephen T. Shannon, James Alexander