Patents by Inventor Eric R. Heiss

Eric R. Heiss 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).

  • Patent number: 8788582
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for a first party providing a comprehensive coordinated communication system by enabling initiation of a communication interaction between a first party and a second party, presenting a plurality of communication channels from which one of the parties can make a selection, displaying an interface for using the selected communication channel for a communication interaction between the two parties, and creating a record of the communication interaction, wherein either of the two parties can retrieve the record. The invention can be implemented via a stand-alone computing system or such a system interconnected with other platforms or data stores by a network, such as a corporate intranet, a local area network, or the internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Heiss, Scott Huie, Dariane Katinka Hunt
  • Patent number: 8452841
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting text chat for at-risk customers are provided. A method for operating an electronic information processing platform may include receiving, via the electronic information processing platform, information indicating that a customer exhibits behavior indicative of a desire to terminate a relationship with an entity. The method may further include, transmitting to the customer a text chat invitation, via the electronic information processing platform, in response to the received information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Heiss, Scott C. Huie, Maria E. Kaj
  • Patent number: 8260756
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for providing a comprehensive coordinated electronic document functionality by storing and providing access to at least one non-personalized electronic document and at least one personalized document, enabling at least one action with regard to the non-personalized document and the personalized document, and creating a record of the at least one action taken. The invention can be implemented via a stand-alone computing system or such a system interconnected with other platforms or data stores by a network, such as a corporate intranet, a local area network, or the internet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Heiss, Scott Huie, Dariane Katinka Hunt
  • Publication number: 20100198780
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for providing a comprehensive coordinated electronic document functionality by storing and providing access to at least one non-personalized electronic document and at least one personalized document, enabling at least one action with regard to the non-personalized document and the personalized document, and creating a record of the at least one action taken. The invention can be implemented via a stand-alone computing system or such a system interconnected with other platforms or data stores by a network, such as a corporate intranet, a local area network, or the internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Eric R. Heiss, Scott Huie, Dariane Katinka Hunt
  • Publication number: 20100198645
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and system for a first party providing a comprehensive coordinated communication system by enabling initiation of a communication interaction between a first party and a second party, presenting a plurality of communication channels from which one of the parties can make a selection, displaying an interface for using the selected communication channel for a communication interaction between the two parties, and creating a record of the communication interaction, wherein either of the two parties can retrieve the record. The invention can be implemented via a stand-alone computing system or such a system interconnected with other platforms or data stores by a network, such as a corporate intranet, a local area network, or the internet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 5, 2010
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Eric R. Heiss, Scott Huie, Dariane Katinka Hunt
  • Publication number: 20100153502
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for supporting text chat for at-risk customers are provided. A method for operating an electronic information processing platform may include receiving, via the electronic information processing platform, information indicating that a customer exhibits behavior indicative of a desire to terminate a relationship with an entity. The method may further include, transmitting to the customer a text chat invitation, via the electronic information processing platform, in response to the received information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventors: Eric R. Heiss, Scott C. Huie, Maria E. Kaj