Patents by Inventor Mark S. Flaig

Mark S. Flaig 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).

  • Method and apparatus for detecting and investigating fraudulent transactions in debit and charge card activations
    Patent number: 6488206
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for the detection and investigation of fraudulent debit and charge card activation transactions. Cardholder information on file is matched with information provided at activation time. Where matching does not occur, fraud is a possibility. All activation activity is captured and summarized. Absolute failures are highlighted. Subsequent fraudulent use of fraudulently activated cards can be investigated resulting in possible identification of the alleged fraudulent card user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2002
    Assignee: eFunds Corporation
    Inventors: Mark S. Flaig, George J. Odishoo, Gary T. Shea, Sally A. Wojak-Puranen, Robert T. Clark