Patents by Inventor Michael Joseph Gaeta

Michael Joseph Gaeta 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: 11869017
    Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods of facilitating remote notarization of electronic instruments and storing records memorializing these notarization events. A notarization system provider may capture video feeds from different angles, and combine the feeds into a single archive multimedia file, which may be stored as a secured record of a notarization. The notarization system may be utilized as an alternative to a conventional notarization settings involving a notary, in-person. The notarization system provider may supply a signing party with an electronic instrument, which could be any instrument requiring notarization to be effective. Parties signing the document may go to a system provider's location or representatives could bring the requisite devices to the signing parties. Cameras generate video feeds of the notary, the notary, and any witnesses, and then forward the feeds to other devices in the system, allowing each party to observe the signing party sign the instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventor: Michael Joseph Gaeta
  • Patent number: 11810108
    Abstract: Various embodiments generally relate to generating and scheduling transactions in advance. More specifically, various embodiments relate to receiving a request for a transaction from a user device; processing the transaction, where the transaction requires some user interaction at a point of transaction to complete the transaction; identifying a location for completion of the transaction; determining possible points of transaction within a predetermined distance of the identified location; displaying the possible points of transaction; receiving a selection of one of the possible points of transaction; generating a unique identifier for the transaction based on the selected point of transaction; and sending the unique identifier for presentation at the selected point of transaction, where the unique identifier is used to complete the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Andre Rene Buentello, Gunjan Vijayvergia, Michael Joseph Gaeta
  • Patent number: 11792038
    Abstract: A system includes a transceiver configured to receive one or more Wi-Fi signals associated with a structure, and a processor having computer-executable instructions. When executed, the instructions are configured to cause the processor to perform operations that include receiving the one or more Wi-Fi signals via the transceiver, comparing the one or more Wi-Fi signals with a signal profile, and determining whether an anomaly activity is occurring in the structure based on comparison between the one or more Wi-Fi signals and the signal profile.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Stacy Callaway Huggar, Emily Kathleen Krebs, Jeffrey Neal Pollack, Carlos JP Chavez, Stefanie Jean Acosta, Janelle Denice Dziuk, Mitzi Ruiz, Michael Joseph Gaeta, Agatha Maria Morey
  • Patent number: 11792189
    Abstract: A user authentication system includes an image capture device and a controller communicatively coupled to the image capture device. The controller receives first image data associated with user identification information and generates a first set of biometric data based on the first image data. The controller also receives second image data associated with a first user action in response to the first set of biometric data approximately matching a first set of authenticated biometric data. The controller further generates a second set of biometric data based on the second image data and receives third image data associated with a second user action. The controller also generates a third set of biometric data based on the third image data. The controller further grant access to a user account in response to the second and third sets of biometric data approximately matching second and third sets of authenticated biometric data, respectively.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Gaeta, Sumita T. Jonak, Gabriel Carlos Fernandez
  • Patent number: 11741518
    Abstract: A system includes a server having a database stored thereon, an operator device, and a coordinating device communicatively coupled with the server and with the operator device, wherein the coordinating device comprises a processor and a memory, and wherein the memory is configured to store instructions thereon that, when executed by the processor, cause the coordinating device to perform various steps. The steps include receiving account data, from the server, corresponding with an account of a plurality of accounts saved to the database, receiving preference data, from the operator device, corresponding with preferences of an operator of the operator device and relating to the account data. The steps also include generating an avatar reflecting the account data in accordance with the preference data, and displaying the avatar on a display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: United Service Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Gaeta, Bipin Chadha, Oscar Roberto Tijerina, Jeremy Kolt Loukas
  • Patent number: 11715084
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to transacting in advance. More specifically, various embodiments relate to detecting a mobile computing device of a user within a proximity of a banking location; receiving, via the mobile application, an indication of a type of transaction to be conducted; and directing, via the mobile application, the user to an area of the banking location based on the type of transaction to complete the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
    Inventors: David Patrick Dixon, John Hope, John Loflin, Ogechi Namme, Andre Rene Buentello, Bradly Jay Billman, Sharon Kay Haverlah, Ross Andrew Thiele, Gunjan Vijayvergia, Michael Joseph Gaeta
  • Patent number: 11670155
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include a vehicle water detection system that includes a housing configured to be disposed within a vehicle. The vehicle water detection system also includes a water-activated battery disposed within the housing and configured to produce an electrical voltage upon contact with water. The vehicle water detection system further includes an electronic circuitry disposed within the housing and configured to detect a water event occurring in the vehicle based at least in part on the electrical voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Stefanie Jean Acosta, Carlos JP Chavez, Janelle Denice Dziuk, Michael Joseph Gaeta, Stacy Callaway Huggar, Emily Kathleen Krebs, Jeffrey Neal Pollack, Mitzi Ruiz
  • Patent number: 11625556
    Abstract: Techniques are described for training a learning machine. One of these methods includes tracking interactions between a customer and customer service agents. The method includes generating a training set based on the tracked interactions. The method also includes generating a trained learning machine comprising training a learning machine using the training set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Gaeta, Christina N. Nickel, Shane Steinert
  • Patent number: 11615637
    Abstract: Techniques are described for capturing data from a digital document through the use of targeted user feedback regarding the position(s) of particular data field(s) in the document. Implementations enhance the speed and accuracy of data capture from documents and/or images of documents by providing a helpful and intuitive set of controls to enable the end user to indicate the position(s) of field(s) on a document. Through specification of the position of the field in the document, implementations may isolate the portion of the document where data extraction is to be performed to determine the associated value of the field. Any suitable number of field values may be extracted from the document in this manner, based on positions indicated by the user using the provided control(s). In some implementations, one or more actions may be automatically performed based on the extracted data, such as automated bill payment actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Gaeta, Salvador Rodriguez, Bharat Prasad, Jason Algernon Webster
  • Patent number: 11525755
    Abstract: A water detection system for a fluid storage system includes a housing configured to be disposed in fluid communication with a fluid storage vessel, a water-activated battery disposed within the housing and configured to produce an electrical voltage upon contact with water, and an electronic circuit disposed within the housing and configured to detect water above a threshold within the fluid storage vessel based at least in part on the electrical voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Stacy Callaway Huggar, Emily Kathleen Krebs, Jeffrey Neal Pollack, Carlos J P Chavez, Stefanie Jean Acosta, Janelle Denice Dziuk, Mitzi Ruiz, Michael Joseph Gaeta
  • Patent number: 11496334
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a simultaneous, multi-device user experience that employs computing devices with varying capabilities for data input and/or data output, using a microservice-based architecture. A user may register multiple devices with a service, which determines capabilities of the devices for data input and/or output. During a communication session involving the user and another user, such as a service representative, the service may receive input data collected through device(s) and/or provide output data to be presented on the same or other device(s), where such data input and data output is received and provided according to the input/output capabilities of the various devices. The data input and/or output may switch from device to device during a session. In some instances, data may be replicated for presentation through multiple devices simultaneously. Interactions with each device may be through a microservice that is associated with the device and/or its device type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Nathan Mahoney, Gunjan C. Vijayvergia, Michael Joseph Gaeta
  • Patent number: 11361286
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for receiving information of a negotiable instrument, transmitting the information to a distributed ledger system, the distributed ledger system maintaining a blockchain that records transactions associated with a plurality of negotiable instruments, receiving validation information from the distributed ledger system, the validation information indicating that negotiable instrument has not already been accepted, and accepting the first negotiable in response to the validation information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Gaeta, Alexander B. Nagelberg, Joseph Matthew Doddato, Steven J. Schroeder, Michael L. Hertz, Hudson R. Jameson, Gunjan Vijayvergia, Bharat Prasad
  • Patent number: 11348440
    Abstract: Systems and methods of the present disclosure include a vehicle water detection system that includes a housing configured to be disposed within a vehicle. The vehicle water detection system also includes a water-activated battery disposed within the housing and configured to produce an electrical voltage upon contact with water. The vehicle water detection system further includes an electronic circuitry disposed within the housing and configured to detect a water event occurring in the vehicle based at least in part on the electrical voltage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Stefanie Jean Acosta, Carlos J P Chavez, Janelle Denice Dziuk, Michael Joseph Gaeta, Stacy Callaway Huggar, Emily Kathleen Krebs, Jeffrey Neal Pollack, Mitzi Ruiz
  • Patent number: 11176365
    Abstract: Techniques are described for capturing data from a digital document through the use of targeted user feedback regarding the position(s) of particular data field(s) in the document. Implementations enhance the speed and accuracy of data capture from documents and/or images of documents by providing a helpful and intuitive set of controls to enable the end user to indicate the position(s) of field(s) on a document. Through specification of the position of the field in the document, implementations may isolate the portion of the document where data extraction is to be performed to determine the associated value of the field. Any suitable number of field values may be extracted from the document in this manner, based on positions indicated by the user using the provided control(s). In some implementations, one or more actions may be automatically performed based on the extracted data, such as automated bill payment actions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Gaeta, Salvador Rodriguez, Bharat Prasad, Jason Algernon Webster
  • Patent number: 11171800
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a simultaneous, multi-device user experience that employs computing devices with varying capabilities for data input and/or data output, using a microservice-based architecture. A user may register multiple devices with a service, which determines capabilities of the devices for data input and/or output. During a communication session involving the user and another user, such as a service representative, the service may receive input data collected through device(s) and/or provide output data to be presented on the same or other device(s), where such data input and data output is received and provided according to the input/output capabilities of the various devices. The data input and/or output may switch from device to device during a session. In some instances, data may be replicated for presentation through multiple devices simultaneously. Interactions with each device may be through a microservice that is associated with the device and/or its device type.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA))
    Inventors: Nathan Mahoney, Gunjan C. Vijayvergia, Michael Joseph Gaeta
  • Patent number: 11163725
    Abstract: A tangible, non-transitory machine-readable medium includes machine-readable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to access user information, generate a cloud representation having a plurality of word clouds with varying levels of emphasis based at least in part on the user information, and output the cloud representation on a display of a computing device. The plurality of word clouds include one or more word clouds, one or more image clouds, or both.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Gaeta, Oscar Roberto Tijerina
  • Patent number: 11157843
    Abstract: Techniques are described for routing service requests in a service environment. Received requests received may be analyzed to determine characteristics of each request, including a category of the request, a difficulty of the request, and the individual who submitted the request. A list of pending requests may be presented in a user interface (UI) according to a hierarchical set of filters. A service representative (SR) may select a pending request to handle and, in response, a service session may be initiated between the SR and the individual who submitted the request. Each request may be assigned a point value according to a set of configurable rules, e.g., based on the difficulty of the request, the amount of time it has been pending in the queue of requests, and/or other characteristics. The point value of the request may be added to a score of the SR who handles the request.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Michael Justin Cairns, Michael Joseph Gaeta, Kevin K. Fiedler
  • Patent number: 11074579
    Abstract: Various embodiments generally relate to generating and scheduling transactions in advance. More specifically, various embodiments relate to receiving a request for a transaction from a user device; processing the transaction, where the transaction requires some user interaction at a point of transaction to complete the transaction; identifying a location for completion of the transaction; determining possible points of transaction within a predetermined distance of the identified location; displaying the possible points of transaction; receiving a selection of one of the possible points of transaction; generating a unique identifier for the transaction based on the selected point of transaction; and sending the unique identifier for presentation at the selected point of transaction, where the unique identifier is used to complete the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
    Inventors: Andre Rene Buentello, Gunjan Vijayvergia, Michael Joseph Gaeta
  • Patent number: 11042864
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate transacting in advance. More specifically, various embodiments relate to detecting a mobile computing device of a user within a proximity of a banking location; receiving, via the mobile application, an indication of a type of transaction to be conducted; and directing, via the mobile application, the user to an area of the banking location based on the type of transaction to complete the transaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
    Inventors: David Patrick Dixon, John Hope, John Loflin, Ogechi Namme, Andre Rene Buentello, Bradly Jay Billman, Sharon Kay Haverlah, Ross Andrew Thiele, Gunjan Vijayvergia, Michael Joseph Gaeta
  • Patent number: 11012300
    Abstract: Techniques are described for providing a simultaneous, multi-device user experience for one or more users, on computing devices that include different capabilities for data input and/or data output. A user may register multiple devices with a service, and the service may determine capabilities of the devices for data input and data output. During a communication session involving the user and another user, such as a service representative, the service may receive input data collected through one or more devices and/or provide output data to be presented on one or more devices, where such data input and data output is received and provided according to the various input/output capabilities of the various devices. The data input and/or data output may switch from device to device during a session. In some instances, data may be replicated for presentation through multiple devices simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Michael Joseph Gaeta, Gunjan Vijayvergia, Nathan Mahoney