Patents Assigned to Ezshield, Inc.
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Patent number: 9710813Abstract: A method for a consumer or business to protect against loss associated with specified forms of check fraud. Upon purchasing checks, a consumer or business can subscribe to a check fraud protection program, for an additional fee. A consumer or business may purchase Check Fraud Protection for an additional fee independent of purchasing checks. The subscription will enable the consumer or business to obtain reimbursement from the service provider for the consumer's losses due to specified causes. The consumer or business reciprocally assigns any right of recovery from the consumer's or business's bank or financial institution to the service provider, which can then seek reimbursement from the bank, or financial institution and institute proceedings against the fraud perpetrator. Protection may be obtained for forged signatures, forged endorsements and altered check. A symbol to indicate such protection is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2014Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: John C. Browning, Ken Illingworth, Brian D. Briggs
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Patent number: 9697279Abstract: A method includes creating an electronic record of an asset, and automatically associating a predefined data structure with an electronic record of the asset that controls organization and display of user provided metadata describing the asset. The method may also include receiving the metadata describing the asset from a remote computer, populating the predefined data structure with the metadata describing the asset, and generating a graphical user interface corresponding to the electronic record of the asset with active tabs that provide a visual representation of the predefined data structure associated to the electronic record of the asset. The active tabs are respectively associated with predefined displays including the data fields provided by the predefined data structure, enabling a user to navigate through different displays corresponding to the data fields provided in the predefined data structure associated with the asset to view the metadata describing the asset.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 4, 2017Assignee: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: John Browning, Michael Robinson, Pradip Sitaram
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Patent number: 8886687Abstract: A method includes creating an electronic record of an asset, and automatically associating a predefined data structure with an electronic record of the asset that controls organization and display of user provided metadata describing the asset. The method may also include receiving the metadata describing the asset from a remote computer, populating the predefined data structure with the metadata describing the asset, and generating a graphical user interface corresponding to the electronic record of the asset with active tabs that provide a visual representation of the predefined data structure associated to the electronic record of the asset. The active tabs are respectively associated with predefined displays including the data fields provided by the predefined data structure, enabling a user to navigate through different displays corresponding to the data fields provided in the predefined data structure associated with the asset to view the metadata describing the asset.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2009Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: John Browning, Michael Robinson, Pradip Sitaram
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Patent number: 8793804Abstract: A computer implemented method, a computer system or a nontransitory computer readable storage medium having an HTTP module is provided. The method, system or medium may be configured for use with a device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs may include instructions for processing information from multiple web sites served up from a web application, binding multiple secure socket layer (SSL) certificates to a single site supported by the web application, hosting the SSL certificates using an SSL accelerator, and intercepting incoming requests relayed from the SSL accelerator to the web application with the HTTP module. The method, system or medium may be configured for use with an identity management system that uses human knowledge and experience and computer software programs and databases to anticipate forms of identity-related fraud.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2012Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Bekker, Darrell Lee Laffoon, Joseph P. Baker
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Patent number: 8788377Abstract: A method for a consumer or business to protect against loss associated with specified forms of check fraud. Upon purchasing checks, a consumer or business can subscribe to a check fraud protection program, for an additional fee. A consumer or business may purchase Check Fraud Protection for an additional fee independent of purchasing checks. The subscription will enable the consumer or business to obtain reimbursement from the service provider for the consumer's losses due to specified causes. The consumer or business reciprocally assigns any right of recovery from the consumer's or business's bank or financial institution to the service provider, which can then seek reimbursement from the bank, or financial institution and institute proceedings against the fraud perpetrator. Protection may be obtained for forged signatures, forged endorsements and altered check. A symbol to indicate such protection is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2006Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: John C. Browning, Ken Illingworth, Brian D. Briggs
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Publication number: 20140122330Abstract: A system and method for recovery of losses associated with unauthorized use of a financial account, and more particularly to a fraud protection system and method for enabling an individual consumer or business to recover losses due to mobile, online or offline fraud associated with a financial account including but not limited to funds removed from the financial account due to check fraud, debit and automated teller machine (ATM) card fraud, counterfeiting and the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: EZSHIELD, INC.Inventors: Laura Bruck, Broc Silberzahn, Erick K. Ong, Carolyn Holliday, Donald W. Darby
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Publication number: 20130238518Abstract: A computer implemented method for an identity alert management system for interaction between a customer and a resolution specialist, having: on a computer device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: identifying personally identifiable information against elements of a customer's identity; automatically sending a communication to the customer within a specified time period; authenticating the customer through a secure identity management dashboard; permitting the customer to review a source of an identity alert and details associated with the alert; prompting the customer to mark the alert as a threat or not a threat; sending a record of the threat to an approved records system if the customer marks the alert as not a threat; and creating a case if the customer marks the alert as a threat.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: John E. Miller, Jeremy Waraska, Darrell Lee Laffoon
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Publication number: 20130211984Abstract: A method for a consumer to protect against loss associated with specified forms of check fraud. Upon purchasing checks, a consumer can subscribe to a check fraud protection program, for an additional fee. The subscription will enable the consumer to obtain reimbursement from the check printer for the consumer's losses due to specified causes. The consumer reciprocally assigns any right of recovery from the consumer's bank or financial institution to the check printer, which can then seek reimbursement from the bank, or financial institution and institute proceedings against the fraud perpetrator. Protection may be obtained for forged signatures, forged endorsements and altered check. A symbol to indicate such protection is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: August 15, 2013Applicant: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: John Browning, Ken Illingworth, Brian Briggs
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Publication number: 20130179360Abstract: A computer implemented method for a provisional subscriber system for an identity management system, can comprise: on a computer device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: receiving information about a provisional subscriber from a partner; receiving information about the provisional subscriber from a customer; and authenticating the provisional subscriber as a valid customer based on a comparison of the information from the partner and the customer utilizing a core gateway system and a data processing engine system. Also, a computer system and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium for the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: EZShield, Inc.Inventor: EZShield, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130179552Abstract: A computer implemented method, a computer system or a nontransitory computer readable storage medium for matching a URL with one of a plurality of web sites. The method, system or medium may be configured for use with a device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors. The one or more programs may include instructions for: capturing an HTTP request and a Web application context, resolving a match context for the HTTP request and the Web application context, resolving a set of top-level rules for evaluating the HTTP request and the Web application context, evaluating the match context against a first rule among the top-level rules, and invoking an action for modifying one or more of the HTTP request, the Web application context, and the match context.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Bekker, Darrell L. Laffoon, Joseph P. Baker, Jonathan M. Bridges
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Publication number: 20130179955Abstract: A computer implemented method for an identity management system, having: on a computer device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: providing a core gateway system; and providing a data processing engine. Also, a computer system and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium adapted for the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: EZShield, Inc.Inventor: EZShield, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130179988Abstract: A computer implemented method for a secure profile system for an identity management system having: on a computer device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for: defining a structure; storing data associated with a profile, where the profile contains an object; securely granting access to the profile and a subject; configuring an audit log to provide an account of an access to data housed within the profile; implementing a security-related algorithm and protocol; exchanging data between two or more subjects; and providing secured, externalized content. Also, a computer system and non-transitory computer-readable storage medium adapted for the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: EZShield, Inc.Inventor: EZShield, Inc.
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Publication number: 20130179981Abstract: A computer implemented method, a computer system or a nontransitory computer readable storage medium having an HTTP module is provided. The method, system or medium may be configured for use with a device having one or more processors and a memory storing one or more programs for execution by the one or more processors, the one or more programs may include instructions for processing information from multiple web sites served up from a web application, binding multiple secure socket layer (SSL) certificates to a single site supported by the web application, hosting the SSL certificates using an SSL accelerator, and intercepting incoming requests relayed from the SSL accelerator to the web application with the HTTP module. The method, system or medium may be configured for use with an identity management system that uses human knowledge and experience and computer software programs and databases to anticipate forms of identity-related fraud.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Applicant: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Bekker, Darrell Lee Laffoon, Joseph P. Baker
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Publication number: 20130110725Abstract: A method for a consumer to protect against loss associated with specified forms of check fraud. Upon purchasing checks, a consumer can subscribe to a check fraud protection program, for an additional fee. The subscription will enable the consumer to obtain reimbursement from the check printer for the consumer's losses due to specified causes. The consumer reciprocally assigns any right of recovery from the consumer's bank or financial institution to the check printer, which can then seek reimbursement from the bank, or financial institution and institute proceedings against the fraud perpetrator. Protection may be obtained for forged signatures, forged endorsements and altered check. A symbol to indicate such protection is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Applicant: EZShield, Inc.Inventors: John Browning, Ken Illingworth, Brian Briggs
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Patent number: 8346637Abstract: A method for a consumer to protect against loss associated with specified forms of check fraud. Upon purchasing checks, a consumer can subscribe to a check fraud protection program, for an additional fee. The subscription will enable the consumer to obtain reimbursement from the check printer for the consumer's losses due to specified causes. The consumer reciprocally assigns any right of recovery from the consumer's bank or financial institution to the check printer, which can then seek reimbursement from the bank, or financial institution and institute proceedings against the fraud perpetrator. Protection may be obtained for forged signatures, forged endorsements and altered check. A symbol to indicate such protection is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: January 1, 2013Assignee: Ezshield, Inc.Inventors: John Browning, Ken Illingworth, Brian Briggs
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Publication number: 20120131064Abstract: A method of storing data in a memory device of a computer system, including creating electronic record of an asset, automatically associating a predefined data structure with the electronic record that controls organization and display of metadata describing the asset, the data structure providing data fields for the metadata that are associated with the electronic record, receiving the metadata describing the asset from a remote computer, populating the predefined data structure with the metadata, and generating a first graphical user interface corresponding to the electronic record with a plurality of active tabs that provide a visual representation of the data structure associated to the electronic record, the active tabs, respectively associated with predefined displays including the data fields provided by the predefined data structure, enabling a user to navigate through different displays corresponding to the data fields provided in the data structure to view the metadata describing the asset.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2009Publication date: May 24, 2012Applicant: EZSHIELD, INC.Inventors: John Browning, Michael Robinson, Pradip Sitaram
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Patent number: D788131Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2013Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: EZSHIELD, INC.Inventors: Eugene Bekker, Darrell Lee Laffoon, Jason Wagner, John Miller