Patents by Inventor Jon D. McEachron
Jon D. McEachron 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: 12620023Abstract: This disclosure is directed to systems and methods for system for managing a bank account utilizing smart contracts. The systems and methods include utilizing a processing system to perform actions. The actions include receiving an application and application-related inputs from a first entity for entering into an agreement to receive assets and/or funds from the bank account owned by a second entity. The actions also include conducting, via an artificial intelligence module, an analysis of the first entity based on the application-related inputs. The actions further include approving and executing, via the artificial intelligence module, a smart contract that is representative of the agreement between the first entity and the second entity when the analysis of the first entity meets specific requirements, wherein executing the smart contract includes distributing the assets and/or the funds to the first entity in accordance with the smart contract.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2024Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Will Kerns Maney, Jon D. McEachron, Nathan Lee Post, Mark Paxman Warnick
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Patent number: 12619758Abstract: Methods and systems described herein are directed to controlling access to and the distribution of credit information. A credit information access manager can maintain accounts for users and third party accessors wishing to access user credit information. The credit information access manager to generate an identifier to authorize a third party's access to a user's credit information, which can be associated with one or more deauthorization conditions. When the third party requests access to a user's credit information with the identifier, the credit information access manager can determine whether the identifier is valid or expired based on the one or more deauthorization conditions. The credit information access manager can automatically and dynamically revoke identifier to limit a user's exposure to identity theft and financial crimes.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Janelle Denice Dziuk, Jon D. Mceachron, Steven Michael Bernstein
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Patent number: 12621385Abstract: Methods and systems described herein are directed to verifying a caller's identity during a phone call by exchanging sub-audible tones between two parties to a phone call. A code, password, or other message can be embedded within telephone audio signals as sub-audible tones, which can be used to facilitate a verification process. The combined audio signal that includes sub-audible tones can be analyzed by a receiving device to extract an embedded code or message. Aspects of cryptographic schemes can be implemented using sub-audible tones—such as time-based one-time passwords (TOTP) and handshakes—which verify the identity of a party to a call. Based on the outcome of the verification process, the user can be notified whether verification was successful.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2022Date of Patent: May 5, 2026Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Janelle Denice Dziuk, Jon D. Mceachron, Steven Michael Bernstein
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Patent number: 12315352Abstract: A method may include receiving, via at least one processor, alert data that may include an alert associated with a vehicle identifier of an additional vehicle and location data. The method may then include cross referencing the alert data with image data to identify a match between the alert data and the image data, such that the image data is acquired over a period of time by one or more image sensors coupled to a vehicle. The method may also include presenting a notification via an electronic display of the vehicle in response to identifying a match between the alert data and the image data.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2023Date of Patent: May 27, 2025Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Arthur Quentin Smith, Oscar Guerra, Robert Lee Black, Timothy Blair Chalmers, Justin Dax Haslam, Noe Alberto Martinez, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 12278820Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a call management system that aims to provide a more efficient, secure, and dynamic technique for authenticating a user based on a location of the user. A server of the call management system receives a phone call from a user device. The server transfers the phone call to an analyst device. When the analyst device accepts the phone call, the server starts an electronic communication session between the user device and the analyst device. The server then determines a current location of the user. The server further determines a question for authentication of the user based on the current location. The server transmits the question to the analyst device. The analyst device transmits the question to the user device via the server. In response to an answer received from the user device, the server authenticates the user.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2022Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Bryan J. Osterkamp, Ryan Thomas Russell, Jon D. McEachron, Gregory B. Yarbrough, Janelle Denice Dziuk
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Patent number: 12260753Abstract: A method includes receiving, via at least one processor, data from a plurality of data sources disposed within an area, the data including area data, emergency event data, and emergency resource data; generating, via the at least one processor, based on the data, a visualization including a graphical representation of the area based on the area data, the emergency event data, the emergency resource data, or any combination thereof; determining, based on an interaction with the visualization, an emergency response plan for a vehicle, wherein the response plan includes an evacuation plan; sending the emergency response plan to a vehicle system associated with the vehicle, wherein the vehicle system is configured to: determine a location associated with the emergency response plan; determine a route to the location; and send instructions to one or more traffic assets along the route to the location, the instructions configured to cause the one or more traffic assets to adjust one or more signals.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2023Date of Patent: March 25, 2025Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)Inventors: Arthur Quentin Smith, Oscar Guerra, Robert Lee Black, Timothy Blair Chalmers, Justin Dax Haslam, Noe Alberto Martinez, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 12185133Abstract: Techniques provided herein employ a mesh network of wireless communication-enabled devices to monitor activity in a geographical area, such as a neighborhood or a parking lot. To this end, the mesh network monitoring system collects data about the devices found in the mesh network and establishes an expected activity level, which is used as a reference for comparing and classifying a current activity level. If the current activity level deviates significantly from the expected activity level, it may be classified as an unusual event. Upon detecting an unusual event, the mesh monitoring network may output a notification sent to the users of the devices in the mesh network. The mesh network monitoring system may help drivers determine availability of parking spots on a parking lot.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Arthur Quentin Smith, Oscar Guerra, Timothy Blair Chalmers, Noe Alberto Martinez, Justin Dax Haslam, Robert Lee Black, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 12182819Abstract: Systems and methods ingest extensive data regarding real-time transactions to determine correlation between a variety of parameters and possible fraud events. Possible fraud can be predicted, and notifications delivered to a fraud team. Correlations can be discovered using unsupervised machine learning, and particular systems and methods can utilize natural language processing to both receive and provide information concerning fraud risk and countermeasures.Type: GrantFiled: January 1, 2023Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Gregory D. Hansen, Andre R. Buentello, Ashley R. Philbrick, Jose L. Romero, Jr., Reynaldo Medina, III, Curtis M. Bell, Yevgeniy Khmelev, Ruthie D. Lyle, Victor Kwak, Jon D. McEachron, Stacy C. Huggar
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Patent number: 12182795Abstract: Authentication method and systems using RFID-enabled payment cards are disclosed herein where a server receives a request corresponding to authorization of a payment associated with a payment card from an electronic terminal. The server identifies an electronic device of a user associated with the payment card. The server then transmits an instruction to the electronic device to cause an RFID reader of the electronic device to determine whether an RFID tag corresponding to the payment card is located within a predetermined proximity to the electronic device. When the payment card is located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a first authentication protocol. Moreover, when the payment card is not located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a second authentication protocol, wherein the second authentication protocol is more restrictive than the first authentication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2024Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Bryan J. Osterkamp, Kelly Q. Baker, David M. Jones, Jr., Ryan Thomas Russell, Robert Andrew Massie, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 12126765Abstract: Methods and systems described herein are directed to verifying a caller's identity and/or authorizing a caller's access to an account using a third party designated agent. A caller verification system can register an agent in association with an account holder's user account with an organization. When a caller attempts to access the account holder's user account during a phone call with a representative from the organization, the caller verification system can automatically request that the agent verify the caller's identity. In some implementations, the caller verification system can bridge or conference in the agent to the phone call to allow the agent to verify the caller's identity and indicate to the representative that the caller's identity matches that of the account holder. The caller verification system can also receive verification messages from the agent via text message, email, HTTP request, or other digital means.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Janelle Denice Dziuk, Jon D. Mceachron, Steven Michael Bernstein
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Patent number: 12026694Abstract: Authentication methods and systems using RFID-enabled payment cards are disclosed herein where a server receives a request corresponding to authorization of a payment associated with a payment card from an electronic terminal. The server identifies an electronic device of a user associated with the payment card. The server then transmits an instruction to the electronic device to cause an RFID reader of the electronic device to determine whether an RFID tag corresponding to the payment card is located within a predetermined proximity to the electronic device. When the payment card is located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a first authentication protocol. Moreover, when the payment card is not located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a second authentication protocol, wherein the second authentication protocol is more restrictive than the first authentication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2023Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Bryan J. Osterkamp, Kelly Q. Baker, David M. Jones, Jr., Ryan Thomas Russell, Robert Andrew Massie, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 11954669Abstract: Authentication method and systems using RFID-enabled payment cards are disclosed herein where a server receives a request corresponding to authorization of a payment associated with a payment card from an electronic terminal. The server identifies an electronic device of a user associated with the payment card. The server then transmits an instruction to the electronic device to cause an RFID reader of the electronic device to determine whether an RFID tag corresponding to the payment card is located within a predetermined proximity to the electronic device. When the payment card is located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a first authentication protocol. Moreover, when the payment card is not located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a second authentication protocol, wherein the second authentication protocol is more restrictive than the first authentication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Bryan J. Osterkamp, Kelly Q. Baker, David M. Jones, Jr., Ryan Thomas Russell, Robert Andrew Massie, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 11900429Abstract: The described systems and methods provide a user's mobile device with a graphical user interface that can provide information about the lowest price offered for one or more products. For instance, when a person at a physical retail store places one or more products in a physical shopping cart, a scanning device may scan the one or more products to obtain information about the one or more products, the scanned information is sent to a server that provides pricing and store location information to a mobile device based on the scanned information, the pricing and store location information can be analyzed by the mobile device to display the lowest price and store location for each product.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2021Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Michelle Susan Croak, Stephen Joseph Contreras, Jo Anne Yau, Charise Renee Whitaker, Jason Algernon Webster, Salvador J. Rodriguez, Jon D. McEachron, Kimberly Wiessner, Oscar Guerra
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Patent number: 11748740Abstract: Authentication method and systems using RFID-enabled payment cards are disclosed herein where a server receives a request corresponding to authorization of a payment associated with a payment card from an electronic terminal. The server identifies an electronic device of a user associated with the payment card. The server then transmits an instruction to the electronic device to cause an RFID reader of the electronic device to determine whether an RFID tag corresponding to the payment card is located within a predetermined proximity to the electronic device. When the payment card is located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a first authentication protocol. Moreover, when the payment card is not located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a second authentication protocol, wherein the second authentication protocol is more restrictive than the first authentication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2022Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Bryan J. Osterkamp, Kelly Q. Baker, David M. Jones, Jr., Ryan Thomas Russell, Robert Andrew Massie, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 11544713Abstract: Systems and methods ingest extensive data regarding real-time transactions to determine correlation between a variety of parameters and possible fraud events. Possible fraud can be predicted, and notifications delivered to a fraud team. Correlations can be discovered using unsupervised machine learning, and particular systems and methods can utilize natural language processing to both receive and provide information concerning fraud risk and countermeasures.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Gregory D. Hansen, Andre R. Buentello, Ashley R. Philbrick, Jose L. Romero, Jr., Reynaldo Medina, III, Curtis M. Bell, Yevgeniy Khmelev, Stacy C. Huggar, Ruthie Lyle, Victor Kwak, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 11533318Abstract: Various embodiments described herein relate to a call management system that aims to provide a more efficient, secure, and dynamic technique for authenticating a user based on a location of the user. A server of the call management system receives a phone call from a user device. The server transfers the phone call to an analyst device. When the analyst device accepts the phone call, the server starts an electronic communication session between the user device and the analyst device. The server then determines a current location of the user. The server further determines a question for authentication of the user based on the current location. The server transmits the question to the analyst device. The analyst device transmits the question to the user device via the server. In response to an answer received from the user device, the server authenticates the user.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Bryan J. Osterkamp, Ryan Thomas Russell, Jon D. McEachron, Gregory B. Yarbrough, Janelle Denice Dziuk
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Patent number: 11416844Abstract: Authentication method and systems using RFID-enabled payment cards are disclosed herein where a server receives a request corresponding to authorization of a payment associated with a payment card from an electronic terminal. The server identifies an electronic device of a user associated with the payment card. The server then transmits an instruction to the electronic device to cause an RFID reader of the electronic device to determine whether an RFID tag corresponding to the payment card is located within a predetermined proximity to the electronic device. When the payment card is located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a first authentication protocol. Moreover, when the payment card is not located within the predetermined proximity, the server executes a second authentication protocol, wherein the second authentication protocol is more restrictive than the first authentication protocol.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Bryan J. Osterkamp, Kelly Q. Baker, David M. Jones, Jr., Ryan Thomas Russell, Robert Andrew Massie, Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 11210731Abstract: The described systems and methods provide a user's mobile device with a graphical user interface that can provide information about the lowest price offered for one or more products. For instance, when a person at a physical retail store places one or more products in a physical shopping cart, a scanning device may scan the one or more products to obtain information about the one or more products, the scanned information is sent to a server that provides pricing and store location information to a mobile device based on the scanned information, the pricing and store location information can be analyzed by the mobile device to display the lowest price and store location for each product.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventors: Michelle Susan Croak, Stephen Joseph Contreras, Jo Anne Yau, Charise Renee Whitaker, Jason Algernon Webster, Salvador J. Rodriguez, Jon D. McEachron, Kimberly Wiessner, Oscar Guerra
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Patent number: 10970403Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed a digital investigation tool capable of recovering and decrypting content. The tool combines digital techniques with decryption capability for a wide range of encryption algorithms. In one implementation, the tool identifies the type and/or vendor of the encryption algorithm used to protect the content. The tool then automatically obtains the decryption information needed to decrypt the content. Depending on the encryption algorithm used, the information may include a master key, user-specific keys, user IDs, passwords, and the like. The decryption information may be accumulated in a local or remote storage location accessible by the tool, or it may be acquired in real time on an as-needed basis from a third-party encryption vendor, a key server, and the like. Such an arrangement allows law enforcement agencies as well as corporate security personnel to quickly recover and decrypt content stored on a computer system.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventor: Jon D. McEachron
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Patent number: 10380357Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed a digital investigation tool capable of recovering and decrypting content. The tool combines digital techniques with decryption capability for a wide range of encryption algorithms. In one implementation, the tool identifies the type and/or vendor of the encryption algorithm used to protect the content. The tool then automatically obtains the decryption information needed to decrypt the content. Depending on the encryption algorithm used, the information may include a master key, user-specific keys, user IDs, passwords, and the like. The decryption information may be accumulated in a local or remote storage location accessible by the tool, or it may be acquired in real time on an as-needed basis from a third-party encryption vendor, a key server, and the like. Such an arrangement allows law enforcement agencies as well as corporate security personnel to quickly recover and decrypt content stored on a computer system.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)Inventor: Jon D. McEachron