Patents by Inventor Brian Tougas
Brian Tougas 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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Patent number: 12361496Abstract: A method may include retrieving, via a processor of a computing system, insurance information associated with a user and receiving one or more alerts regarding an event that will occur within a determined radius of one or more properties within a period of time. The computing system may then determine a list of actions for the user to perform on the property based on the event and send the list of actions to a computing device associated with the user. Based on whether the user completes the list of actions, a premium rate of the user may be adjusted.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2022Date of Patent: July 15, 2025Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Galo M. Alava, Amanda Michelle Boyd, Ramsey Devereaux, Michael Kyne, Gregory Mark Lamontagne, Elizabeth J. Rubin, Courtney St. Martin, Brian Tougas
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Patent number: 12346421Abstract: A tattoo detection-based method and system of performing an authentication of video of a person in order to authorize access to a secured resource is disclosed. The user provides image data in which they present a region of skin on which a pattern or code has been tattooed with ink that is invisible to the human eye. The system and method are configured to evaluate the image data to determine whether the cloaked token is present. If a cloaked token is present, the system determines the image is authentic and can verify an identity of the person. In some cases, the system can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services, features, or information for which he or she is authorized.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2022Date of Patent: July 1, 2025Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Brian Tougas, William Daniel Farmer, Ruthie D. Lyle, Kelly Q. Baker, Ryan Thomas Russell, Noe Alberto Martinez
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Patent number: 12284187Abstract: A micropattern detection-based method and system of performing an authentication of video of a person in order to authorize access to a secured resource is provided. The user provides image data in which they present a secondary computing device with a specially fabricated screen cover. The screen cover includes a plurality of micro-holes that collectively provide a unique micropattern. When the user adjusts a display setting, the micropattern, previously cloaked, becomes apparent as an arrangement of pinpoints of light. The system and method are configured to evaluate the image data to determine whether the micropattern is present. If a micropattern is present, the system determines the image is authentic and can verify an identity of the person. In some cases, the system can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services for which they are authorized.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2023Date of Patent: April 22, 2025Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Brian Francisco Shipley, Brian Tougas, Gideon Bowie Luck, Sean Carl Mitchem, Christopher Russell, Andre Rene Buentello, Jose L. Romero, Jr., David Joaquin Harris
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Patent number: 12199964Abstract: A user specific tic behavior detection-based method and system of performing an authentication of video of a person in order to authorize access to a secured resource. The user provides audio and/or video data in which they exhibit one or more tic behaviors. When a person later requests access to the user's account, the system and method are configured to capture a video and/or audio recording of the person requesting access. The data is evaluated to determine whether the previously detected tic behavior is present. If the tic behavior is present, the system determines the image or voice is authentic and can verify an identity of the person. In some cases, the system can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services, features, or information for which he or she is authorized.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Brian Tougas, William Daniel Farmer, Ruthie D. Lyle, Kelly Q. Baker, Ryan Thomas Russell, Noe Alberto Martinez
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Patent number: 12189732Abstract: A sound-based method and system of performing an authentication of a person in order to permit access to a secured resource is disclosed. The system and method are configured to transmit an audio signal to a remotely located smart device. When the smart device produces the audio signal, a nearby computing device captures the audio signal and provides the captured audio data to an authentication platform. The audio data is compared to the transmitted audio signal. The system can determine whether there is a match between the captured audio data and the transmitted audio data. If there is a match, the system verifies an identity of the person and can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services, features, or information for which he or she is authorized.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 7, 2025Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Brian Tougas, William Daniel Farmer, Ruthie D. Lyle, Kelly Q. Baker, Ryan Thomas Russell, Noe Alberto Martinez
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Patent number: 12182310Abstract: A technique for selectively scrambling data obtained by electronic sensor devices, such as cameras, voice communication devices, and the like, is provided. A payload of the data is scrambled when one or more characteristics of the data indicate that the data may include sensitive information. The scrambled data is transmitted to a target device.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Ric M. Pena, Arthur Quentin Smith, Brian Tougas
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Patent number: 12167726Abstract: A termite detection and mitigation system can gather data describing conditions at a location, including the location's elevation, soil type, topography, weather conditions, and season. The termite detection and mitigation system can additionally obtain sensor data describing environmental conditions within a structure (e.g., a home or other building) at the location. Sensor data may be obtained using a termite sensing device placed within the structure. The termite detection and mitigation system can develop models that characterize how likely it is that termites are present within a structure based on its sensor data and associated location data. Using the models, the termite detection and mitigation system can alert users when there is a likelihood that termites are present. The termite detection and mitigation system can also deploy mitigation responses, such as poisons or sealants, to mitigate the termite intrusion.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Bradly Jay Billman, Brian Tougas, Arthur Quentin Smith, Mark Paxman Warnick, Oscar Roberto Tijerina
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Patent number: 12170722Abstract: A technique for selectively sending encryption keys is provided that encrypts user data generated as a result of a user interacting with a user device. The encrypted user data may be sent to one or more target devices associated with a third party. When the one or more target devices are authorized to receive an encryption key, the encryption key to decrypt the encrypted user data may also be sent to the one or more target devices.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2023Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Ric M. Pena, Arthur Quentin Smith, Brian Tougas
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Patent number: 12147548Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a system that may include a storage component and a computing device. The storage component may store applications and datasets associated with a user. The computing device may execute each of the applications. One of the applications may perform operations, including receiving a list of the applications, determining a privacy exposure of the user based on at least a portion of the datasets accessed by the applications, and generating a privacy report based on the privacy exposure.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 19, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Ric M. Pena, Arthur Quentin Smith, Brian Tougas
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Patent number: 12118069Abstract: A real-world object-based method and system of performing an authentication of a person in order to permit access to a secured resource is disclosed. The system and method are configured to collect image data from an end-user in real-time that includes objects in their environment. At least one object is selected and its image data stored for subsequent authentication sessions, when the system can determine whether there is a match between the new image data and image data previously collected and stored in a database. If there is a match, the system verifies an identity of the person and can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services, features, or information for which he or she is authorized.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2023Date of Patent: October 15, 2024Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)Inventors: Brian Tougas, William Daniel Farmer, Ruthie D. Lyle, Kelly Q. Baker, Ryan Thomas Russell, Noe Alberto Martinez
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Patent number: 12106279Abstract: The disclosure describes a biometric authentication system that can authorize a transaction at a retail store using a person's biometric data and password. The biometric authentication system may include a point-of-sale device that can receive a biometric data (e.g., voice data, fingerprint data, or facial data) of a person that initiates a transaction. The biometric authentication system may also include one or more authentication systems that analyzes the received biometric data, and an authorization system that compares data obtained from the one or more authentication systems and the POS device to determine whether the information obtained from the person is related to that person's biometric and password information previously stored by the authorization system.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2022Date of Patent: October 1, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Assoication (USAA)Inventors: Brian Tougas, Susan Elizabeth Wright, Reynaldo Medina, III
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Patent number: 12061722Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a system that may include a first computing device and a second computing device. The first computing device may send a request for data that corresponds to a user. The second computing device may perform operations, including receiving the request for the data, retrieving the data from a database in response to receiving the request, and determining an identity of the user based on the data. The identity of the user may be stored in a header portion of the data. The operations may also include updating a ledger associated with the user to include an indication of the first computing device requesting the data and sending the data and the identity of the user to the first computing device.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2021Date of Patent: August 13, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Ric M. Pena, Arthur Quentin Smith, Brian Tougas
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Patent number: 12026239Abstract: A sound-based method and system of performing an authentication of a person in order to permit access to a secured resource is disclosed. The system and method are configured to collect audio data from an end-user in real-time that corresponds to ambient sounds for their alleged location. The audio data is compared to verified audio data for the actual location. The system can determine whether there is a match between the user audio data and audio data previously collected and stored in a database or obtained from an audio service provider. If there is a match, the system verifies an identity of the person and can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services, features, or information for which he or she is authorized.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Brian Tougas, William Daniel Farmer, Ruthie D. Lyle, Kelly Q. Baker, Ryan Thomas Russell, Noe Alberto Martinez
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Patent number: 12020677Abstract: An audio modification system includes one or more processors configured to receive audio data indicative of communication of a user while the user is positioned in a first portion of a control area, determine that the communication of the user is confidential based on the audio data, determine generated audio data configured to render the communication of the user at least partially inaudible in a second portion of the control area, and output a control signal indicative of instructions to provide the generated audio data.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2022Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Galo M. Alava, Amanda Michelle Boyd, Ramsey Devereaux, Gregory Mark Lamontagne, Elizabeth J. Rubin, Brian Tougas, Courtney St. Martin, Michael Kyne
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Patent number: 11972462Abstract: A system includes a computing device comprising a memory storing instructions configured to cause a processor to receive: purchase data associated with products purchased by a user, online activity data performed by the user and other users and associated with information pertaining to the products, and vendor information comprising retail sales data, after-market sales data, and product availability associated with the products. The processor determines one or more values of the products based on the purchase data, the online activity data, and the vendor information and whether the purchased products correspond to specialty products based on the purchase data, the online activity data, and the values of the products. The processor may then send a notification to the user comprising an offer for insurance for the products in response to determining the products correspond to specialty products.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2022Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Galo M. Alava, Amanda Michelle Boyd, Ramsey Devereaux, Gregory Mark Lamontagne, Elizabeth J. Rubin, Brian Tougas, Courtney St. Martin, Michael Kyne
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Patent number: 11962845Abstract: Methods and systems can identify and request video data and information associated with an event. An event location and time associated with the event can be determined. The event can comprise damage to property or injury to a person. A geographic range of interest associated with the event location and a time duration of interest associated with the event time can be determined. One or more users who are determined to have been at or near the event location at the event time can be automatically identified. A request for at least one of information or video data from the geographic range and time duration of interest can be transmitted to the one or more identified users.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2023Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: United States Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Angelica N. White, Matthew C. Dahlman, Brian Tougas, Gideon B. Luck
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Patent number: 11893570Abstract: A system is described to authorize a transaction using blockchain technology. For example, a transaction authorization system comprises a point of sale (POS) device, a mobile device, and a payment blockchain. The POS device can initiate a transaction by scanning one or more items to be purchased and generating a code comprising a transaction identifier and a total cost of the one or more items. The mobile device can receive the code and can generate a token comprising the transaction identifier, total cost, a selected payment method identifier, and a value that can identify an account of a person associated with the mobile device. The token is sent to a payment blockchain to authorize the transaction.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Brian Tougas, Carl Mehner, Jennifer Hunt Erickson, Sean Carl Mitchem, Brian F. Shipley, Joel S. Hartshorn, Nolan Serrao, Ji Qi
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Publication number: 20230335255Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a method for a monitor system containing a processor that may receive position data from one or more sensors associated with one or more electronic devices. The position data may represent the devices' various locations over time. The monitor system may determine whether the locations represented by the position data correspond to expected locations generated by a predictive model. After determining that the locations and expected locations do not correspond to one another, the monitor system may send an alert to a computing device.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2022Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Galo M. Alava, Amanda Michelle Boyd, Ramsey Devereaux, Gregory Mark Lamontagne, Elizabeth J. Rubin, Brian Tougas, Courtney St. Martin, Michael Kyne
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Patent number: 11741260Abstract: A technique for selectively scrambling data obtained by electronic sensor devices, such as cameras, voice communication devices, and the like, is provided. A payload of the data is scrambled when one or more characteristics of the data indicate that the data may include sensitive information. The scrambled data is transmitted to a target device.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2020Date of Patent: August 29, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Ric M. Pena, Arthur Quentin Smith, Brian Tougas
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Patent number: 11704398Abstract: A real-world object-based method and system of performing an authentication of a person in order to permit access to a secured resource is disclosed. The system and method are configured to collect image data from an end-user in real-time that includes objects in their environment. At least one object is selected and its image data stored for subsequent authentication sessions, when the system can determine whether there is a match between the new image data and image data previously collected and stored in a database. If there is a match, the system verifies an identity of the person and can further be configured to automatically grant the person access to one or more services, features, or information for which he or she is authorized.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Brian Tougas, William Daniel Farmer, Ruthie D. Lyle, Kelly Q. Baker, Ryan Thomas Russell, Noe Alberto Martinez