Patents by Inventor Nathan Dent

Nathan Dent 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: 20150220921
    Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatuses for authenticating a user via a machine-readable code arranged on a reusable payment device and a computing device are provided. An image of the machine-readable code may be received from a computing device, such as a mobile device. If it is determined that a match exists between a user associated with the mobile device and a user associated with the machine-readable code and/or reusable payment device, a user may be authenticated and may be provided with account information and/or account functionality. In some examples, the authentication may be used to pre-populate payment information during a transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, James David Freedman, David Grigg
  • Patent number: 9076135
    Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable media and apparatuses pre-processing a negotiable instrument, such as a check, are presented. An image of a portion of the check may be received, such as from a mobile device of a user. The portion provided in the image may include a convenience area of the check identifying an amount of the check as a numerical value and a quick response (QR) code. The QR code may contain data such as that contained in the magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) line of the check. The image may be processed to identify one or more options available for continued processing of the check or for cancelling the transaction. The options may be provided to the user, such as via a user interface. In some examples, the user interface may be provided on the mobile device used to capture the image of the portion of the check.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, James David Freedman
  • Publication number: 20150127484
    Abstract: Methods, systems, computer-readable media, and apparatuses for receiving and processing location information requests are presented. In some embodiments, a decision engine may aggregate location service information and transaction center status information. The location service information may identify one or more services that are available at each of a plurality of enterprise locations, and the transaction center status information may identify a current status of one or more transaction centers at each of the plurality of enterprise locations. Subsequently, the decision engine may receive, from a user device, a data request for a location to perform a defined service, and the data request may include location information for the user device at the time of the data request. In response to receiving the data request, the decision engine may provide one or more options to the user device based on the location service information and the transaction center status information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Tyler R. Johnson, James David Freedman, Nathan Dent
  • Publication number: 20150090782
    Abstract: Systems, methods, computer-readable media and apparatuses pre-processing a negotiable instrument, such as a check, are presented. An image of a portion of the check may be received, such as from a mobile device of a user. The portion provided in the image may include a convenience area of the check identifying an amount of the check as a numerical value and a quick response (QR) code. The QR code may contain data such as that contained in the magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) line of the check. The image may be processed to identify one or more options available for continued processing of the check or for cancelling the transaction. The options may be provided to the user, such as via a user interface. In some examples, the user interface may be provided on the mobile device used to capture the image of the portion of the check.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, James David Freedman
  • Patent number: 8988186
    Abstract: A method for operating an electronic self-service device is provided. A central computing system according to the invention may include a receiver module configured to receive an input from a self-service device. The input may include information corresponding to a user account authorization notification. The central computing system may also include a processor module configured to determine whether a predetermined asset alert condition exists that corresponds to the account. The central computing system may also include a transmitter module. When the predetermined asset alert condition is determined to exist, the transmitter module may be configured to transmit an alert notification to the self-service device. When the predetermined asset alert condition does not exist, the transmitter module may be configured to authorize use of an account in response to the authorization notification.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventor: Nathan Dent
  • Publication number: 20140279492
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer-readable media are provided for resilient document image production. During a document deposit transaction, such as a check deposit, a self-service device, such as an automated teller machine (ATM), may experience a fault. In some instances, an image of the document may have been scanned prior to experiencing the fault. The self-service device may retrieve one or more scanned images, for example, over a time window prior to the fault, such as 5 minutes, and allow access to the retrieved images. A processing entity may access the retrieved images, determine that one of the retrieved images is associated with the first document deposit transaction, and resolve a claim for the document deposit transaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: William H. McGraw, Nathan Dent, Dion L. Bellamy, James D. Goodwin, Matthew Bryant
  • Patent number: 8800862
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an enhanced cash withdrawal transaction option are provided. The enhanced cash withdrawal transaction option may include using an ATM to display an initial ATM display. The initial ATM display may display multiple transaction options, the multiple transaction options including at least one cash withdrawal amount. Apparatus and methods for an additional enhanced cash withdrawal transaction are provided. The additional enhanced cash withdrawal transaction may enable a user to type an ATM PIN in an ATM keypad followed by a cash withdrawal amount. Apparatus and methods for an enhanced ATM customer display are also provided. The enhanced ATM customer display according to the systems and methods of the invention may customize an ordered ATM customer flow based on historical customer usage data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, Stephen R. Crowley, Matthew Fairbarn, Joel Weiss, Ariela R. Yevick
  • Patent number: 8794513
    Abstract: A system and method of utilizing a hardware database with a master ticket or a support ticket for individual financial self-service devices, such as an automated teller machine (ATM), that provides a technician with information about the self-service device and improves the self-service device servicing process is provided. The self-service device service system may include a processor; a self-service device, wherein the automated teller machine includes a self-service device support ticket attached to the self-service device; a self-service device hardware database that includes information about a plurality of self-service devices; and a handheld wireless device configured to scan and store the set of data from the self-service device support ticket and communicate the set of data to the self-service device hardware database.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Karen Wayne, Cheryl S. Bond, Kyle Browne, Nathan Dent, Kimberly Schoonover
  • Patent number: 8746551
    Abstract: A method for predicting failure in an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is provided. The method may include using a database to store information relating to the performance of a component function by an ATM component. The information may include normal performance information and fault information. The method may further include using a computational module to calculate a fault rate for the ATM component. The method may also include using a processor to compare the calculated fault rate to a threshold value associated with the component function. In the event that the fault rate exceeds the threshold value, the processor may initiate a request for service of the ATM component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew K. Bryant, Nicholas J. Munson, Daniel J. Farinella, William H. McGraw, Nathan Dent, Richard L. Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20140084052
    Abstract: A system and method of utilizing a hardware database with a master ticket or a support ticket for individual financial self-service devices, such as an automated teller machine (ATM), that provides a technician with information about the self-service device and improves the self-service device servicing process is provided. The self-service device service system may include a processor; a self-service device, wherein the automated teller machine includes a self-service device support ticket attached to the self-service device; a self-service device hardware database that includes information about a plurality of self-service devices; and a handheld wireless device configured to scan and store the set of data from the self-service device support ticket and communicate the set of data to the self-service device hardware database.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Karen Wayne, Cheryl S. Bond, Kyle Browne, Nathan Dent, Kimberly Schoonover
  • Publication number: 20130332349
    Abstract: A method for employing an electronic self-service apparatus that enables a payor to pay a domestic or foreign, preexisting bill or invoice, using cash, or cash in combination with at least one of, checks, and credit items, wherein any of the items may be in local or foreign currency. The method employs a processing unit and an input module for receiving data entered by the payor at the apparatus. This data input comprises, tactile, optical, voice, smart card, or pre-recorded, computer-readable media device input. It also employs a receiver module configured for receiving cash, checks, and credit items. Communication occurs between, at least two of, the payor, payee, a financial institution and the apparatus. An embodiment may include a visual display, audio output module, and a printer, and an output module for enabling the entry of information to a computer-readable media device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventor: Nathan Dent
  • Publication number: 20130325643
    Abstract: Apparatus, methods and media for providing a transaction between a customer and a merchant. The apparatus may include a processor that is configured to register in a machine readable memory a purchasing proxy that corresponds to the customer and the merchant; a receiver that is configured to receive from the merchant transaction information that includes the purchasing proxy; and a transmitter that is configured to transmit transaction authorization information to the merchant based on the transaction information and customer account information that is co-registered, in the machine readable memory, with the purchasing proxy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, Matthew K. Bryant, Nicholas James Munson
  • Patent number: 8561891
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for an enhanced cash withdrawal transaction option are provided. The enhanced cash withdrawal transaction option may include using an ATM to display an initial ATM display. The initial ATM display may display multiple transaction options, the multiple transaction options including at least one cash withdrawal amount. Apparatus and methods for an additional enhanced cash withdrawal transaction are provided. The additional enhanced cash withdrawal transaction may enable a user to type an ATM PIN in an ATM keypad followed by a cash withdrawal amount. Apparatus and methods for an enhanced ATM customer display are also provided. The enhanced ATM customer display according to the systems and methods of the invention may customize an ordered ATM customer flow based on historical customer usage data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, Stephen R. Crowley, Matthew Fairbaim, Joel Weiss, Ariela R. Yevick
  • Patent number: 8548911
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to the invention are directed towards providing a client support in the wake of a disaster impacting a locale. Support may include transporting support-means to the locale, authenticating identification of the client, interfacing with an entity administering an account for the client, and facilitating access by the client to the account. The methods and apparatus may also provide support of non-account-related disaster-relief efforts associated with the locale.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, James Dolphin, Richard L. Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20130212014
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to the invention are directed towards providing a client support in the wake of a disaster impacting a locale. Support may include transporting support-means to the locale, authenticating identification of the client, interfacing with an entity administering an account for the client, and facilitating access by the client to the account. The methods and apparatus may also provide support of non-account-related disaster-relief efforts associated with the locale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, James Dolphin, Richard L. Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20130212171
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus perform a method for electronically routing an authenticated client to a pre-determined destination. The method may include authenticating the identity of the client. In response to the authentication of the identity of the client, the method may retrieve contact information associated with the client. The contact information may include identification information for an employee listed on a list of employees pre-approved by the client. The method may further include determining the current availability of the employee for participation in a video conference. If the employee is available, the method may initiate a video conference between the client and a destination associated with the employee. If the employee is not available, the method may retrieve identification information for a second an employee listed on a list of employees pre-approved by the client.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventors: Richard L. Fitzgerald, Rosemary Hill, Kyle D. Browne, Nathan Dent
  • Publication number: 20130208295
    Abstract: A method for predicting failure in an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is provided. The method may include using a database to store information relating to the performance of a component function by an ATM component. The information may include normal performance information and fault information. The method may further include using a computational module to calculate a fault rate for the ATM component. The method may also include using a processor to compare the calculated fault rate to a threshold value associated with the component function. In the event that the fault rate exceeds the threshold value, the processor may initiate a request for service of the ATM component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventors: Matthew K. Bryant, Nicholas J. Munson, Daniel J. Farinella, William H. McGraw, Nathan Dent, Richard L. Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20130211859
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus according to the invention are directed towards providing a client support in the wake of a disaster impacting a locale. Support may include transporting support-means to the locale, authenticating identification of the client, interfacing with an entity administering an account for the client, and facilitating access by the client to the account. The methods and apparatus may also provide support of non-account-related disaster-relief efforts associated with the locale.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventors: Nathan Dent, James Dolphin, Richard L. Fitzgerald
  • Patent number: 8478634
    Abstract: This disclosure provides apparatus and methods for rehabilitating an underperforming service center operated by an entity. The service center may be included in a plurality of service centers. A service center may be characterized as underperforming based on a calculated health score. The health score may be based on a technology malfunction that occurred at the service center. The health score may be based on an intensity score. The health score may be based on an incident count. The health score may be based on a network count. The health score may be compared to a threshold. If the health score is below the threshold, the service center may be characterized as underperforming. A service center characterized as underperforming may be included in a chronic list. The chronic list may be mined for patterns characteristic of an underperforming service center.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Strand M. Hoagland, Nathan Dent, Thomas R. Pepera, II, Pamela M. Ferrell, Richard L. Fitzgerald
  • Publication number: 20130103453
    Abstract: This disclosure provides apparatus and methods for rehabilitating an underperforming service center operated by an entity. The service center may be included in a plurality of service centers. A service center may be characterized as underperforming based on a calculated health score. The health score may be based on a technology malfunction that occurred at the service center. The health score may be based on an intensity score. The health score may be based on an incident count. The health score may be based on a network count. The health score may be compared to a threshold. If the health score is below the threshold, the service center may be characterized as underperforming. A service center characterized as underperforming may be included in a chronic list. The chronic list may be mined for patterns characteristic of an underperforming service center.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: April 25, 2013
    Applicant: Bank of America
    Inventors: Strand M. Hoagland, Nathan Dent, Thomas R. Papera, II, Pamela M. Ferrell, Richard L. Fitzgerald