Patents by Inventor Christopher Phillip Clausen
Christopher Phillip Clausen 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: 12299111Abstract: A device includes a processor coupled to a memory that stores instructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor to provide access to at least one of a product or a service via a digital channel; provide initial information to an authorizer via the digital channel; receive an enrollment token, the enrollment token including identifying information that identifies the device and defining a level of authorization with respect to the digital channel utilized by the device; provide the enrollment token to an institution computing system associated with an institution; and access a product or service provided by the institution based on the level of authorization defined by the enrollment token.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Adam Evans Vancini, Christopher Phillip Clausen, Darrell L. Suen
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Patent number: 11423137Abstract: An authorization level is set at enrollment. The authorization level can be determined based on user identity and a class of authentication. The class of authentication can be associated with strength of authentication related to a channel employed to enroll a user for access to products or services. Authorization level can also be determined based on initiation information regarding the user, a device of the user, or both. Access to the products or services can be selectively controlled based on the authorization level.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2020Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Adam Evans Vancini, Christopher Phillip Clausen, Darrell L. Suen
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Patent number: 10791115Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with bidirectional authorization are described herein. According to one embodiment, a method includes a user receiving a communication from an entity. In response to receiving the communication from the entity, the method further includes generating a token. The token may be personal identification number (PIN), alphanumeric value, code word, pass phrase, or security question. The token is received by a device of the user. Additionally, the token is transmitted to the entity. The user may then receive evidence of the token from the entity.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2018Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Christopher Phillip Clausen, Lisa Michelle Lepage, Darrell Lee Suen, Jeffrey A. Cornman
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Patent number: 10664587Abstract: An authorization level is set at enrollment. Initiation information for a user of a device is provided during enrollment to an entity for authentication. The entity can be associated with a class defined by an ability of the entity to verify user identity. Verification data is received from the entity associated with user authentication. An authorization level is selected based on the verification data. An enrollment token is then generated that includes the authorization level that defines security parameters for the device.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2019Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Adam Evans Vancini, Christopher Phillip Clausen, Darrell L. Suen
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Patent number: 10255429Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with setting an authorization level at enrollment. According to one embodiment, a method includes a accessing an interface on a device. Initiation information for a user of the device is provided to an authorizer. The authorizer is associated with a class. Verification data is received from the authorizer. An enrollment token is then generated based on the verification data. The enrollment token includes an authorization level that defines security parameters for the device.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2014Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Adam Evans Vancini, Christopher Phillip Clausen, Darrell L. Suen
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Patent number: 9887996Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with bidirectional authentication are described herein. According to one embodiment, a method includes a user receiving a communication from an entity. In response to receiving the communication from the entity, the method further includes generating a token. The token may be a one-time passcode, personal identification number (PIN), alphanumeric value, code word, pass phrase, or security question. The token is received by a device of the user. Additionally, the token is transmitted to the entity. The user may then receive evidence of the token from the entity.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2016Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Christopher Phillip Clausen, Lisa Michelle Lepage, Darrell Lee Suen, Jeffrey A. Cornman
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Patent number: 9473490Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with bidirectional authentication are described herein. According to one embodiment, a method includes a user receiving a communication from an entity. In response to receiving the communication from the entity, the method further includes generating a token. The token may be a one-time passcode, personal identification number (PIN), alphanumeric value, code word, pass phrase, or security question. The token is received by a device of the user. Additionally, the token is transmitted to the entity. The user may then receive evidence of the token from the entity.Type: GrantFiled: October 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Christopher Phillip Clausen, Lisa Michelle Lepage, Darrell Lee Suen, Jeffrey A. Cornman
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Publication number: 20160105425Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with bidirectional authentication are described herein. According to one embodiment, a method includes a user receiving a communication from an entity. In response to receiving the communication from the entity, the method further includes generating a token. The token may be a one-time passcode, personal identification number (PIN), alphanumeric value, code word, pass phrase, or security question. The token is received by a device of the user. Additionally, the token is transmitted to the entity. The user may then receive evidence of the token from the entity.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2014Publication date: April 14, 2016Applicant: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.Inventors: Christopher Phillip Clausen, Lisa Michelle Lepage, Darrell Lee Suen, Jeffrey A. Cornman
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Publication number: 20160098548Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with setting an authorization level at enrollment. According to one embodiment, a method includes a accessing an interface on a device. Initiation information for a user of the device is provided to an authorizer. The authorizer is associated with a class. Verification data is received from the authorizer. An enrollment token is then generated based on the verification data. The enrollment token includes an authorization level that defines security parameters for the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2014Publication date: April 7, 2016Applicant: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.Inventors: Adam Evans Vancini, Christopher Phillip Clausen, Darrell L. Suen