Patents by Inventor Jacob L. Hadsall
Jacob L. Hadsall 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).
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Publication number: 20230103451Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include (1) providing, on a display screen of a computing device, a display that obscures an item of information in a secure field in a display layout without obscuring an entirety of the display; (2) detecting, by the computing device and after providing the display, a user action or user orientation; (3) in response, causing the display to show the item of information in the secure field; and/or (4) after causing the display to show the item of information in the secure field, (i) detecting, using at least a camera of the computing device, a change in orientation of the user relative to the computing device, and (ii) in response to detecting the change in orientation of the user, causing the display to again obscure the item of information in the secure field without obscuring the entirety of the display.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: April 6, 2023Inventors: Michael Paul Austin, Erika Knittel, Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 11550936Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include (1) providing, on a display screen of a computing device, a display that obscures an item of information in a secure field without obscuring an entirety of the display; (2) detecting, using at least a camera of the computing device, a change in orientation of a user of the computing device relative to the computing device; (3) in response to the change in orientation, causing the display to show the item of information in the secure field; and (4) after causing the display to show the item in the secure field, (i) detecting, using the camera, a subsequent change in the orientation of the user relative to the computing device, and (ii) in response to detecting the subsequent change in the orientation of the user, causing the display to again obscure the item of information in the secure field without obscuring the entire display.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2020Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Michael Paul Austin, Erika Knittel, Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 10936760Abstract: A computer-implemented method may hide sensitive information including when no one is looking at a display screen of a client computing device, such as sensitive information relating to auto, home, life, or renters insurance, banking, and/or vehicle loans. In one aspect, the method may determine that confidential or sensitive information is being displayed on a display screen of a computing device of a user. The method may also collect image data from a front facing camera in communication with the computing device, and determine that zero or two or more people are viewing the display screen for more than a threshold duration of at least one second. The method may further blur or obscure the confidential or sensitive information being displayed on the display screen when it is determined that the zero or two or more people are viewing the display screen for more than the threshold duration.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 10936748Abstract: A computer-implemented method may hide sensitive information, such as sensitive information relating to auto, home, life, or renters insurance, banking, and/or vehicle loans. In one aspect, the method may commence or execute an eavesdropper detection functionality or application. The method may also detect an unauthorized viewer or eavesdropper is viewing, or potentially viewing, a display screen associated with the mobile device for more than a threshold duration of at least one second, determine that sensitive or confidential information is being displayed or about to be displayed, on the display screen, and prevent the unauthorized viewer or eavesdropper from viewing the sensitive or confidential information via the display screen to facilitate hiding sensitive or confidential information.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: Jacob L. Hadsall
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Publication number: 20210026975Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include (1) providing, on a display screen of a computing device, a display that obscures an item of information in a secure field without obscuring an entirety of the display; (2) detecting, using at least a camera of the computing device, a change in orientation of a user of the computing device relative to the computing device; (3) in response to the change in orientation, causing the display to show the item of information in the secure field; and (4) after causing the display to show the item in the secure field, (i) detecting, using the camera, a subsequent change in the orientation of the user relative to the computing device, and (ii) in response to detecting the subsequent change in the orientation of the user, causing the display to again obscure the item of information in the secure field without obscuring the entire display.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Michael Paul Austin, Erika Knittel, Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 10831908Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include (1) generating or receiving, at a computing device, display data defining a display layout and one or more fields; (2) providing, on a display screen of the computing device and by processing the display data, a display that initially obscures an item of information in a secure field without obscuring an entirety of the display; (3) detecting, using at least a camera of the computing device, a change in orientation of a user relative to the computing device; and (4) in response to the change in orientation, causing the display to show the item of information in the secure field, and after causing the display to show the item, (i) detecting an expiration of a predetermined time limit, and (ii) in response to detecting the expiration, causing the display to again obscure the item in the secure field without obscuring the entirety of the display.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Michael Paul Austin, Erika Knittel, Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 10503925Abstract: A computer-implemented method may hide sensitive information, such as sensitive information relating to auto, home, life, or renters insurance, banking, and/or vehicle loans. In one aspect, the method may commence or execute an eavesdropper detection functionality or application. The method may also detect an unauthorized viewer or eavesdropper is viewing, or potentially viewing, a display screen associated with the mobile device for more than a threshold duration of at least one second, determine that sensitive or confidential information is being displayed or about to be displayed, on the display screen, and prevent the unauthorized viewer or eavesdropper from viewing the sensitive or confidential information via the display screen to facilitate hiding sensitive or confidential information.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 10503935Abstract: A computer-implemented method may hide sensitive information including when no one is looking at a display screen of a client computing device, such as sensitive information relating to auto, home, life, or renters insurance, banking, and/or vehicle loans. In one aspect, the method may determine that confidential or sensitive information is being displayed on a display screen of a computing device of a user. The method may also collect image data from a front facing camera in communication with the computing device, and determine that zero or two or more people are viewing the display screen for more than a threshold duration of at least one second. The method may further blur or obscure the confidential or sensitive information being displayed on the display screen when it is determined that the zero or two or more people are viewing the display screen for more than the threshold duration.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2018Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 10325103Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include (1) generating or receiving, at a computing device, display data defining a display layout and one or more fields; (2) providing, on a display screen of the computing device and by processing the display data, a display that initially obscures an item of information in a secure field without obscuring an entirety of the display; (3) detecting, using at least a camera of the computing device, a change in orientation of a user relative to the computing device; and (4) in response to the change in orientation, causing the display to show the item of information in the secure field, and after causing the display to show the item, (i) detecting an expiration of a predetermined time limit, and (ii) in response to detecting the expiration, causing the display to again obscure the item in the secure field without obscuring the entirety of the display.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance CompanyInventors: Michael Paul Austin, Erika Knittel, Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 10043033Abstract: A computer-implemented method may hide sensitive information, such as sensitive information relating to auto, home, life, or renters insurance, banking, and/or vehicle loans. In one aspect, the method may commence or execute an eavesdropper detection functionality or application. The method may also detect an unauthorized viewer or eavesdropper is viewing, or potentially viewing, a display screen associated with the mobile device for more than a threshold duration of at least one second, determine that sensitive or confidential information is being displayed or about to be displayed, on the display screen, and prevent the unauthorized viewer or eavesdropper from viewing the sensitive or confidential information via the display screen to facilitate hiding sensitive or confidential information.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 10043014Abstract: A computer-implemented method may hide sensitive information including when no one is looking at a display screen of a client computing device, such as sensitive information relating to auto, home, life, or renters insurance, banking, and/or vehicle loans. In one aspect, the method may determine that confidential or sensitive information is being displayed on a display screen of a computing device of a user. The method may also collect image data from a front facing camera in communication with the computing device, and determine that zero or two or more people are viewing the display screen for more than a threshold duration of at least one second. The method may further blur or obscure the confidential or sensitive information being displayed on the display screen when it is determined that the zero or two or more people are viewing the display screen for more than the threshold duration.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 9977909Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include (1) generating or receiving, at a computing device, display data defining a display layout and one or more fields, (2) providing, upon a display screen of the computing device and by processing the display data, a display that initially either obscures or shows first information in a first field of the one or more fields without obscuring an entirety of the display, (3) detecting, by one or more sensors of the computing device, a physical movement of the computing device or a change in orientation of a user of the computing device relative to the computing device, and, (4) in response to the sensor(s) detecting the physical movement or the change in orientation, causing the display to either show or obscure the first information in the first field without obscuring the entirety of the display. As a result, enhanced security for sensitive information is provided.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2015Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventors: Michael Paul Austin, Erika Knittel, Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 9898619Abstract: A computer-implemented method may conceal sensitive data displayed within a viewport of a display of a client computing device, such as sensitive data relating to auto, home, life, or renters insurance, banking, and/or vehicle loans. In one aspect, the method may receive a user credential authenticating a user of the computing device and determine that a sensitive data flag has been triggered. The sensitive data flag may indicate that sensitive user data is displayed within a viewport of the computing device. The method may also initiate a biometric detection service, application, and/or functionality in response to determining that the sensitive data flag has been triggered and detect a first biometric identifier belonging to the user of the computing device. The method may further detect a second biometric identifier belonging to someone other than the user, and obscure the sensitive user data displayed within the viewport of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: Jacob L. Hadsall
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Patent number: 9898610Abstract: A computer-implemented method may conceal sensitive data displayed within a viewport of a display of a client computing device, such as sensitive data relating to auto, home, life, or renters insurance, banking, and/or vehicle loans. In one aspect, the method may receive a user credential authenticating a user of the computing device and determine that a sensitive data flag has been triggered. The sensitive data flag may indicate that sensitive user data is displayed within a viewport of the computing device. The method may also initiate a biometric detection service, application, and/or functionality in response to determining that the sensitive data flag has been triggered and detect a first biometric identifier belonging to the user of the computing device. The method may further detect a second biometric identifier belonging to someone other than the user, and obscure the sensitive user data displayed within the viewport of the computing device.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2015Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANYInventor: Jacob L. Hadsall