Patents by Inventor John P. Kelsh

John P. Kelsh 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: 11991311
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. The communications may comprise methods and systems for reconnecting using login-free connections, and may further comprise methods and systems for determining that wait times exceed a threshold wait time and presenting the client an option to receive a call back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2024
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20240054569
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to using machine learning methods to produce commercial and shared economy insights. A computing platform may receive historical claim processing information. The computing platform may train a machine learning model using the historical claim processing information, which may configure the machine learning model to output new claim processing information based on claim information. The computer platform may receive a new claim, including claim information, and may process the new claim using the machine learning model, which may result in the new claim processing information. The computing platform may send, to a user computing device, the new claim processing information and one or more commands directing the user computing device to display the new claim processing information, which may cause the user computing device to display the new claim processing information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Christopher Paul Gutsell, John P. Kelsh, Rebecca Harasymczuk, Matthew Gore, Nathan Brune, John Deans
  • Publication number: 20230385950
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to using machine learning algorithms to analyze vehicle operational data associated with a vehicle accident. In some instances, an accident assessment server may receive data indicating that a vehicle was involved in an accident. The accident assessment server may compare the data with other known data, based on machine learning algorithms, to identify whether the accident resulted in a total loss. Responsive to determining that the accident resulted in the total loss, the accident assessment server may request further information regarding the vehicle and may identify a baseline value range for the vehicle. The accident assessment server may request updated information from the owner of the vehicle, identify, based on the updated information, a final value of the vehicle, and may pay the owner of the vehicle an amount corresponding to the final value if the final value is within the baseline value range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Clint J. Marlow, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 11798095
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to using machine learning methods to produce commercial and shared economy insights. A computing platform may receive historical claim processing information. The computing platform may train a machine learning model using the historical claim processing information, which may configure the machine learning model to output new claim processing information based on claim information. The computer platform may receive a new claim, including claim information, and may process the new claim using the machine learning model, which may result in the new claim processing information. The computing platform may send, to a user computing device, the new claim processing information and one or more commands directing the user computing device to display the new claim processing information, which may cause the user computing device to display the new claim processing information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Christopher Paul Gutsell, John P. Kelsh, Rebecca Harasymczuk, Matthew Gore, Nathan Brune, John Deans
  • Publication number: 20230325938
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 11720971
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to using machine learning algorithms to analyze vehicle operational data associated with a vehicle accident. In some instances, an accident assessment server may receive data indicating that a vehicle was involved in an accident. The accident assessment server may compare the data with other known data, based on machine learning algorithms, to identify whether the accident resulted in a total loss. Responsive to determining that the accident resulted in the total loss, the accident assessment server may request further information regarding the vehicle and may identify a baseline value range for the vehicle. The accident assessment server may request updated information from the owner of the vehicle, identify, based on the updated information, a final value of the vehicle, and may pay the owner of the vehicle an amount corresponding to the final value if the final value is within the baseline value range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Clint J. Marlow, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20230179710
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. The communications may comprise methods and systems for reconnecting using login-free connections, and may further comprise methods and systems for determining that wait times exceed a threshold wait time and presenting the client an option to receive a call back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 11625790
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 11575789
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. The communications may comprise methods and systems for reconnecting using login-free connections, and may further comprise methods and systems for call degradation handling that prioritizes client communication in the event of connection issues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20230013317
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for using a hub to automate recovery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Christopher Paul Gutsell, Connor Walsh, John P. Kelsh, Rebecca Harasymczuk
  • Publication number: 20220301071
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for the usage of enhanced pictures (e.g., photos) of tangible objects (e.g., property, cars, etc.) damaged in an accident and answers to questions about the accident to better assess the effect of the damage (e.g., repair expenses and accompanying changes to an insurance policy). A pre-FNOL system may receive responses to one or more questions regarding an accident and one or more enhanced pictures of the tangible property damaged in the accident. The pre-FNOL system may use the responses to the one or more questions and the one or more enhanced pictures to determine repair costs associated with the damaged property and accompanying changes to the insurance policy if an insurance claim were to be filed to cover the determined repairs costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: John P. Kelsh, Clint J. Marlow, Nicole M. Hildebrandt
  • Patent number: 11449946
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for using a hub to automate recovery after a critical event during shared mobility services. One method may include, receiving, by a computing device and from a user device, a notification of a critical event during a shared mobility service; receiving natural language input associated with a first aspect of the critical event; parsing the natural language input and identifying a first value corresponding to the first aspect; determining, based on the first value, a second aspect (e.g., severity of damage) of the critical event; requesting the user device to send images of the second aspect; after receiving the images, determining a second value corresponding to the second aspect; generating, by the computing device and via a user interface of the user device, a representation of the critical event; receiving, from the user device, an approval of the representation; and generating a damage assessment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
    Inventors: Christopher Paul Gutsell, Connor Walsh, John P. Kelsh, Rebecca Harasymczuk
  • Patent number: 11361380
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for the usage of enhanced pictures (e.g., photos) of tangible objects (e.g., property, cars, etc.) damaged in an accident and answers to questions about the accident to better assess the effect of the damage (e.g., repair expenses and accompanying changes to an insurance policy). A pre-FNOL system may receive responses to one or more questions regarding an accident and one or more enhanced pictures of the tangible property damaged in the accident. The pre-FNOL system may use the responses to the one or more questions and the one or more enhanced pictures to determine repair costs associated with the damaged property and accompanying changes to the insurance policy if an insurance claim were to be filed to cover the determined repairs costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: John P. Kelsh, Clint J. Marlow, Nicole M. Hildebrandt
  • Patent number: 10937103
    Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to using machine learning algorithms to analyze vehicle operational data associated with a vehicle accident. In some instances, an accident assessment server may receive data indicating that a vehicle was involved in an accident. The accident assessment server may compare the data with other known data, based on machine learning algorithms, to identify whether the accident resulted in a total loss. Responsive to determining that the accident resulted in the total loss, the accident assessment server may request further information regarding the vehicle and may identify a baseline value range for the vehicle. The accident assessment server may request updated information from the owner of the vehicle, identify, based on the updated information, a final value of the vehicle, and may pay the owner of the vehicle an amount corresponding to the final value if the final value is within the baseline value range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Clint J. Marlow, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 10902525
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for the usage of enhanced pictures (e.g., photos) of tangible objects (e.g., property, cars, etc.) damaged in an accident and answers to questions about the accident to better assess the effect of the damage (e.g., repair expenses and accompanying changes to an insurance policy). A pre-FNOL system may receive responses to one or more questions regarding an accident and one or more enhanced pictures of the tangible property damaged in the accident. The pre-FNOL system may use the responses to the one or more questions and the one or more enhanced pictures to determine repair costs associated with the damaged property and accompanying changes to the insurance policy if an insurance claim were to be filed to cover the determined repairs costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: John P. Kelsh, Clint J. Marlow, Nicole M. Hildebrandt
  • Patent number: 10742812
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device may be used to conduct bilateral communication between a client and an agent for evaluating property. The communications may comprise methods and systems for reconnecting using login-free connections, and may further comprise methods and systems for call degradation handling that prioritizes client communication in the event of connection issues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Michael Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Publication number: 20200242701
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 10672258
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for determining injuries to occupants (e.g., drivers, passengers, etc.) of a vehicle after an accident. A telematics system may be configured to receive telematics data from one or more vehicles involved in an accident. Using the received telematics data, a computing device of the telematics system may determine whether injuries were sustained by passengers of the one or more vehicles. In response to the determination, the computing device may perform one or more pre-first notice of loss assessments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: John P. Kelsh, Clint J. Marlow, Nicole M. Hildebrandt
  • Patent number: 10657599
    Abstract: A method, medium, and apparatus for allowing evaluation of property, such as damaged property, remotely and efficiently. A mobile computing device at the location of the property may be used to transmit video of the property to an adjuster, and to receive video and audio communications from the adjuster. The adjuster may be selected from a queue based on time waiting in the queue and/or a number of other statistics and attributes of the adjuster. The adjuster may converse with an owner of the property and capture video of the property in order to make an appraisal or determine the infeasibility of remote appraisal and the need to instruct another adjuster to perform a physical inspection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: Sean Beavers, Christopher Paul Gutsell, Cheryl Lewis, Margaret K. Striebich, John P. Kelsh
  • Patent number: 10276033
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for determining injuries to occupants (e.g., drivers, passengers, etc.) of a vehicle after an accident. A telematics system may be configured to receive telematics data from one or more vehicles involved in an accident. Using the received telematics data, a computing device of the telematics system may determine whether injuries were sustained by passengers of the one or more vehicles. In response to the determination, the computing device may perform one or more pre-first notice of loss assessments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Allstate Insurance Company
    Inventors: John P. Kelsh, Clint J. Marlow, Nicole M. Hildebrandt