Patents by Inventor Itzik Levi

Itzik Levi 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).

  • Publication number: 20240086577
    Abstract: There are provided systems and methods for pairwise graph querying, merging, and computing for account linking. A service provider may provide an account graph system to identify pairwise similarities between different accounts based on shared data that may be identified through one or more linking characteristics. When providing pairwise graph similarities, a service provider may receive a query identifying two or more accounts and/or an account with a parameter for graph exploration and querying. The service provider may utilize connection, link, or relationship graphs, queried and generated using a graph database, to determine pairwise similarities between the designated seed account and one or more selected accounts. The graph may include vertices for different queried data points and edges connecting such queries, where directionality of the edges or other vectors may be used to identify links or hops between accounts for data querying and exploration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2022
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Pengshan Zhang, Alon Wiener, Delin Liu, Haoran Zhang, Itzik Levi, Junshi Guo, Ying Lin, Yu Zhang, Zohar Li Marad
  • Patent number: 11481687
    Abstract: Machine learning techniques are used in combination with graph data structures to perform automated classification of accounts. Graphs may be constructed using a seed node and then expanded outward to second-degree nodes and third-degree nodes that are connected to a seed user account node via direct interaction between the accounts. Characterization information regarding the interaction between accounts can be stored in the graph (e.g., quantity of interactions, types of interactions) as well as other metrics and metadata. A classifier, using random forest or another technique, may be trained using a number of different graphs that can then be used to reach a determination as to whether a user account falls into one particular category or another. These techniques can identify accounts that may be violating terms of service, committing a security violation, and/or performing illegal actions in a way that is not ascertainable from human analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Chuanyun Fang, Matias Rotenberg, Adam Cohen, Chunmao Ran, Kun Fu, Itzik Levi
  • Publication number: 20220084037
    Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for classifying a particular user account as a fraudulent user account by analyzing links between the user account and two or more known fraudulent user accounts collectively. Attributes of the particular user account are compared against attributes of a plurality of known fraudulent accounts to determine that the particular user account has shared attributes with a first known fraudulent account and a second known fraudulent account. The shared attributes with the first known fraudulent account and the second known fraudulent account are analyzed collectively to determine a risk level for the particular user account. The risk level may indicate a likelihood that the particular user account corresponds to a fraudulent account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Chuanyun Fang, Chunmao Ran, Itzik Levi, Kun Fu, Adam Cohen, Avishay Meron, Doron Hai-Reuven, Amnon Jislin
  • Publication number: 20220051144
    Abstract: Machine learning techniques are used in combination with graph data structures to perform automated classification of accounts. Graphs may be constructed using a seed node and then expanded outward to second-degree nodes and third-degree nodes that are connected to a seed user account node via direct interaction between the accounts. Characterization information regarding the interaction between accounts can be stored in the graph (e.g., quantity of interactions, types of interactions) as well as other metrics and metadata. A classifier, using random forest or another technique, may be trained using a number of different graphs that can then be used to reach a determination as to whether a user account falls into one particular category or another. These techniques can identify accounts that may be violating terms of service, committing a security violation, and/or performing illegal actions in a way that is not ascertainable from human analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Chuanyun Fang, Matias Rotenberg, Adam Cohen, Chunmao Ran, Kun Fu, Itzik Levi
  • Patent number: 11238368
    Abstract: Machine learning techniques are used in combination with graph data structures to perform automated classification of accounts. Graphs may be constructed using a seed node and then expanded outward to second-degree nodes and third-degree nodes that are connected to a seed user account node via direct interaction between the accounts. Characterization information regarding the interaction between accounts can be stored in the graph (e.g., quantity of interactions, types of interactions) as well as other metrics and metadata. A classifier, using random forest or another technique, may be trained using a number of different graphs that can then be used to reach a determination as to whether a user account falls into one particular category or another. These techniques can identify accounts that may be violating terms of service, committing a security violation, and/or performing illegal actions in a way that is not ascertainable from human analysis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2022
    Assignee: PayPal, Inc.
    Inventors: Chuanyun Fang, Matias Rotenberg, Adam Cohen, Chunmao Ran, Kun Fu, Itzik Levi
  • Patent number: 11182795
    Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for classifying a particular user account as a fraudulent user account by analyzing links between the user account and two or more known fraudulent user accounts collectively. Attributes of the particular user account are compared against attributes of a plurality of known fraudulent accounts to determine that the particular user account has shared attributes with a first known fraudulent account and a second known fraudulent account. The shared attributes with the first known fraudulent account and the second known fraudulent account are analyzed collectively to determine a risk level for the particular user account. The risk level may indicate a likelihood that the particular user account corresponds to a fraudulent account.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: PayPal, Inc.
    Inventors: Chuanyun Fang, Chunmao Ran, Itzik Levi, Kun Fu, Adam Cohen, Avishay Meron, Doron Hai-Reuven, Amnon Jislin
  • Patent number: 11038903
    Abstract: Various systems, mediums, and methods may involve a data engine with various components. For example, a system with the data engine may include a segmentation component, an asset preparation component, a clustering component, a variable generation component, and classification component. As such, the system may determine a number of assets associated with a number of activities of one or more accounts. Further, the system may determine various links associated with the number of assets. As such, the system may detect an attack and/or an attack trend associated with the one or more accounts based on the various links associated with the number assets. Further, the system may generate a notification that indicates the attack and/or the attack trend detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Cohen, David Stein, Itzik Levi
  • Patent number: 10586235
    Abstract: Rapidly handling large data sets can be a challenge, particularly in situations where there are millions or even hundreds of millions of database records. Sometimes, however, a service level agreement necessitates that a service return a response to a query in a small amount of time. Database organization techniques can be used that reduce potentially large datasets to smaller groups (neighbors) based on uncommon but shared attributes, in various instances. Using a limited set of related records, queries can be answered using a focused approximation based on characteristics of various identified clusters of records in the set of related records. A particular record may also be associated with an existing cluster of records based on that record's similarities to records in the cluster.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Xing Wang, Adam Cohen, David Stein, Chunmao Ran, Itzik Levi, Doron Hai-Reuven
  • Publication number: 20200065814
    Abstract: Methods and systems are presented for classifying a particular user account as a fraudulent user account by analyzing links between the user account and two or more known fraudulent user accounts collectively. Attributes of the particular user account are compared against attributes of a plurality of known fraudulent accounts to determine that the particular user account has shared attributes with a first known fraudulent account and a second known fraudulent account. The shared attributes with the first known fraudulent account and the second known fraudulent account are analyzed collectively to determine a risk level for the particular user account. The risk level may indicate a likelihood that the particular user account corresponds to a fraudulent account.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Chuanyun Fang, Chunmao Ran, Itzik Levi, Kun Fu, Adam Cohen, Avishay Meron, Doron Hai-Reuven, Amnon Jislin
  • Publication number: 20200014708
    Abstract: Various systems, mediums, and methods may involve a data engine with various components. For example, a system with the data engine may include a segmentation component, an asset preparation component, a clustering component, a variable generation component, and classification component. As such, the system may determine a number of assets associated with a number of activities of one or more accounts. Further, the system may determine various links associated with the number of assets. As such, the system may detect an attack and/or an attack trend associated with the one or more accounts based on the various links associated with the number assets. Further, the system may generate a notification that indicates the attack and/or the attack trend detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Adam Cohen, David Stein, Itzik Levi
  • Publication number: 20200005195
    Abstract: Machine learning techniques are used in combination with graph data structures to perform automated classification of accounts. Graphs may be constructed using a seed node and then expanded outward to second-degree nodes and third-degree nodes that are connected to a seed user account node via direct interaction between the accounts. Characterization information regarding the interaction between accounts can be stored in the graph (e.g., quantity of interactions, types of interactions) as well as other metrics and metadata. A classifier, using random forest or another technique, may be trained using a number of different graphs that can then be used to reach a determination as to whether a user account falls into one particular category or another. These techniques can identify accounts that may be violating terms of service, committing a security violation, and/or performing illegal actions in a way that is not ascertainable from human analysis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Inventors: Chuanyun Fang, Matias Rotenberg, Adam Cohen, Chunmao Ran, Kun Fu, Itzik Levi
  • Patent number: 10412099
    Abstract: Various systems, mediums, and methods may involve a data engine with various components. For example, a system with the data engine may include a segmentation component, an asset preparation component, a clustering component, a variable generation component, and classification component. As such, the system may determine a number of assets associated with a number of activities of one or more accounts. Further, the system may determine various links associated with the number of assets. As such, the system may detect an attack and/or an attack trend associated with the one or more accounts based on the various links associated with the number assets. Further, the system may generate a notification that indicates the attack and/or the attack trend detected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PayPal, Inc.
    Inventors: Adam Cohen, David Stein, Itzik Levi
  • Publication number: 20170374083
    Abstract: Various systems, mediums, and methods may involve a data engine with various components. For example, a system with the data engine may include a segmentation component, an asset preparation component, a clustering component, a variable generation component, and classification component. As such, the system may determine a number of assets associated with a number of activities of one or more accounts. Further, the system may determine various links associated with the number of assets. As such, the system may detect an attack and/or an attack trend associated with the one or more accounts based on the various links associated with the number assets. Further, the system may generate a notification that indicates the attack and/or the attack trend detected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2016
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Adam Cohen, David Stein, Itzik Levi
  • Publication number: 20170372317
    Abstract: Rapidly handling large data sets can be a challenge, particularly in situations where there are millions or even hundreds of millions of database records. Sometimes, however, a service level agreement necessitates that a service return a response to a query in a small amount of time. Database organization techniques can be used that reduce potentially large datasets to smaller groups (neighbors) based on uncommon but shared attributes, in various instances. Using a limited set of related records, queries can be answered using a focused approximation based on characteristics of various identified clusters of records in the set of related records. A particular record may also be associated with an existing cluster of records based on that record's similarities to records in the cluster.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Xing Wang, Adam Cohen, David Stein, Chunmao Ran, Itzik Levi, Doron Hai-Reuven
  • Patent number: 6938104
    Abstract: A hard disk drive is rendered removable by modifying its ID buffer to indicate to the host computer that the hard drive is a removable media device. A drive assembly is mounted in a drive bay of the host computer and permanently connected to the assembly. A hard drive is mounted in a removable cartridge that is dimensioned for insertion into the drive assembly. The drive assembly reads the hard drive ID buffer, modifies the buffer and stores the same. Upon request from the host computer, the modified buffer is presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2005
    Assignee: Arco Computer Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Itzik Levy
  • Publication number: 20050038931
    Abstract: A hard disk drive is rendered removable by modifying its ID buffer to indicate to the host computer that the hard drive is a removable media device. A drive assembly is mounted in a drive bay of the host computer and permanently connected to the assembly. A hard drive is mounted in a removable cartridge that is dimensioned for insertion into the drive assembly. The drive assembly reads the hard drive ID buffer, modifies the buffer and stores the same. Upon request from the host computer, the modified buffer is presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2003
    Publication date: February 17, 2005
    Inventor: Itzik Levy
  • Patent number: 5740397
    Abstract: An adapter for use in a computer system having an IDE interface controller and a plurality of drives. The adapter is connected to the IDE controller and the plurality of drives and monitors information transmitted between the IDE interface controller and the plurality of drives. The adapter determines whether each of the plurality of drives is serviceable and whether data on each of the plurality of drives are equal. Identical data is directed to each of the plurality of drives when data on each of the plurality of drives are equal. Data is prevented from being directed to at least one of the plurality of drives when data on each of the plurality of drives are not equal. One of the plurality of drives is selected as a drive from which to read data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1998
    Assignee: ARCO Computer Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Itzik Levy