Patents by Inventor GUY HEFETZ
GUY HEFETZ 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: 11936803Abstract: A method for validating an electronic transaction of an Internet user associated with a mobile phone, by comparing the present location of the mobile phone to a past location, and validating the transaction only if the time and distance between locations, and/or the implied velocity of motion between the locations, are within acceptable ranges.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: SPRIV LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Publication number: 20240054495Abstract: A computer system is configured to authenticate the identity of a user who is attempting to access a website or conduct a transaction. The system is configured to receive a geographical location associated with the user and to receive the geographical location of a mobile phone associated with the user, and to determine whether the two geographical locations are within an acceptable distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: SPRIV LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Publication number: 20240037549Abstract: A method for authenticating the identity of a user who is attempting to access a website or conduct a transaction is described. The method involves receiving two geographical locations, and associated time stamps, of a mobile phone associated with the user, one of the locations being the location of the transaction or access attempt. The method determines whether the speed required to travel between the two geographical locations in the elapsed time is within acceptable limits. A confidence score, derived in part from this calculation, is taken into account when deciding whether to allow or deny the access or the transaction.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2023Publication date: February 1, 2024Applicant: SPRIV LLCInventors: Guy Hefetz, Jacob Heffez, Christopher Wood
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Publication number: 20240031169Abstract: A method for authenticating a user prior to allowing a transaction or access to a website, in which the user's computer is identified via a recognized computer signature that is associated with a geographical location. The location of the user's cell phone is compared to the associated location, and the transaction or access is permitted if the difference in locations is within a predetermined acceptable distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: SPRIV LLCInventor: GUY HEFETZ
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Publication number: 20240029068Abstract: A computer system is configured to authenticate the identity of a user who is attempting to access a website or conduct a transaction. The system is configured to receive a geographical location associated with the user and to receive the geographical location of a mobile phone associated with the user, and to determine whether the two geographical locations are within an acceptable distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: SPRIV LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Publication number: 20230421689Abstract: A method for validating an electronic transaction of an Internet user associated with a mobile phone, by comparing the present location of the mobile phone to a past location, and validating the transaction only if the time and distance between locations, and/or the implied velocity of motion between the locations, are within acceptable ranges.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: SPRIV LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Patent number: 11818287Abstract: A computer system configured to authenticate the identity of a user who is attempting to access a website or conduct a transaction is provided. The system is configured to receive a geographical location associated with the user and to receive the geographical location of a mobile phone associated with the user, and to determine whether the two geographical locations are within an acceptable distance. The system is configured to take into account the accuracy of the mobile phone location.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Spriv LLCInventors: Guy Hefetz, Jacob Heffez, Christopher Donald Wood
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Patent number: 11792314Abstract: A method and system for acquiring an Internet user's consent to be geographically located via at least two independent sources of geographical information. At least one independent source of geographical information is the wireless location of the Internet user's mobile phone.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Spriv LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Patent number: 11556932Abstract: A computer-implemented method of authenticating the identity of a user is provided, where the user is associated with a computer signature and is in possession of a cell phone. The method involves obtaining a current geographical location of the cell phone, determining if the computer signature is associated in a database with a stored geographical location of the phone, and, if the computer signature is associated in the database with a stored geographical location, comparing the stored geographical location to the current geographical location of the phone.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2022Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Spriv LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Publication number: 20220360662Abstract: A method and system for acquiring an Internet user's consent to be geographically located via at least two independent sources of geographical information. At least one independent source of geographical information is the wireless location of the Internet user's mobile phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2022Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Spriv LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Publication number: 20220300974Abstract: A computer-implemented method of authenticating the identity of a user is provided, where the user is associated with a computer signature and is in possession of a cell phone. The method involves obtaining a current geographical location of the cell phone, determining if the computer signature is associated in a database with a stored geographical location of the phone, and, if the computer signature is associated in the database with a stored geographical location, comparing the stored geographical location to the current geographical location of the phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Spriv LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Publication number: 20220294894Abstract: A computer system configured to authenticate the identity of a user who is attempting to access a website or conduct a transaction is provided. The system is configured to receive a geographical location associated with the user and to receive the geographical location of a mobile phone associated with the user, and to determine whether the two geographical locations are within an acceptable distance. The system is configured to take into account the accuracy of the mobile phone location.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Spriv LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Patent number: 11354667Abstract: A computer-implemented method of authenticating the identity of a user is provided, where the user is associated with a computer signature and is in possession of a mobile phone. The method involves obtaining a current geographical location of the mobile phone, determining if the computer signature is associated in a database with a stored geographical location of the phone, and, if the computer signature is associated in the database with a stored geographical location, comparing the stored geographical location to the current geographical location of the phone.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: SPRIV LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Patent number: 11308477Abstract: The invention provides a method for verifying the identity of an internet user, or for detecting the misuse of an identity, during an on-line transaction. The method involves comparing the geographic location of the transaction to the geographic location of the user's cell phone or other mobile device, and taking a geographically close location relationship between the two as a positive indication of identity. A reasonable travel time between the two locations can be taken into account so as to reduce the incidence of false negatives, and to improve the reliability of positive identifications.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Spriv LLCInventors: Guy Hefetz, Jaqcob Heffez, Christopher Donald Wood
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Publication number: 20210133749Abstract: A computer-implemented method of authenticating the identity of a user is provided, where the user is associated with a computer signature and is in possession of a mobile phone. The method involves obtaining a current geographical location of the mobile phone, determining if the computer signature is associated in a database with a stored geographical location of the phone, and, if the computer signature is associated in the database with a stored geographical location, comparing the stored geographical location to the current geographical location of the phone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: SPRIV LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Patent number: 10645072Abstract: A method for facilitating the detection of misuse of an identity during an electronic transaction comprises the step of receiving a notification to authenticate the use of an identity at a first location, wherein the identity is associated with a mobile phone; determining an approximate location of the mobile phone, and determining whether the first location and mobile phone locations match in geographical proximity. The approximate location of the mobile phone is determined based on cached position information. The invention provides a method for ensuring that the cached position information is up to date, by overwriting stale information with new position information derived by accessing a database that correlates Wi-Fi signals detected by the mobile phone with a geographic location.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2019Date of Patent: May 5, 2020Assignee: Spriv LLCInventors: Guy Hefetz, Jacob Heffez, Christopher Donald Wood
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Publication number: 20200126060Abstract: The invention provides a method for verifying the identity of an internet user, or for detecting the misuse of an identity, during an on-line transaction. The method involves comparing the geographic location of the transaction to the geographic location of the user's cell phone or other mobile device, and taking a geographically close location relationship between the two as a positive indication of identity. A reasonable travel time between the two locations can be taken into account so as to reduce the incidence of false negatives, and to improve the reliability of positive identifications.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Applicant: SPRIV LLCInventors: Guy Hefetz, Jaqcob Heffez, Christopher Donald Wood
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Patent number: 10554645Abstract: A method and system for authenticating an Internet user identity by cross-referencing and comparing at least two independent sources of information. A first geographical location of a computer signature of an internet user is identified, and the geographical location of a communication voice device of said internet user is identified to determine a second location. The first and second locations are compared for geographical proximity to confirm the identity of the internet user. Based upon geographical proximity of said locations, a score may be assigned to the internet user, and access to a website or authorization to carry out a transaction may be allowed or limited based upon said score. Alternatively, additional authentication information can be required or access can be terminated.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2017Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Spriv LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Patent number: 10521786Abstract: The invention provides a method for verifying the identity of an internet user, or for detecting the misuse of an identity, during an on-line transaction. The method involves comparing the geographic location of the transaction to the geographic location of the user's cell phone or other mobile device, and taking a geographically close location relationship between the two as a positive indication of identity. Various additional factors are taken into account so as to reduce the incidence of false negatives, and to improve the reliability of positive identifications.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: SPRIV LLCInventor: Guy Hefetz
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Patent number: 10289833Abstract: A method and system for authenticating an Internet user identity by cross-referencing and comparing at least two independent sources of information. A first geographical location of a computer signature of an internet user is identified, and the geographical location of a communication voice device of said internet user is identified to determine a second location. The first and second locations are compared for geographical proximity to confirm the identity of the internet user. Based upon geographical proximity of said locations, a score may be assigned to the internet user, and access to a website or authorization to carry out a transaction may be allowed or limited based upon said score. Alternatively, additional authentication information can be required or access can be terminated.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2017Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Inventor: Guy Hefetz