Patents by Inventor Noel Brandt

Noel Brandt 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: 12081588
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for detecting malicious activity within a network are provided herein. A method for detecting malicious activity within a network may include receiving, by a network-based authentication system, a network transaction. The network-based authentication system may identify a first attribute of the network transaction. The method may also include selecting, by the network-based authentication system, a first learning statistical model and a second learning statistical model from a plurality of models for handling the network transaction. Each of the first learning statistical model and the second learning statistical model may create a likelihood that the network transaction is authentic. The first learning statistical model may calculate a first score and the second learning statistical score may calculate a second score. Based on a comparison of the first score to a first threshold and the second score to a second threshold, the network transaction may be authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Noel Brandt, Robert Enzaldo, Charles Champion, Brent Lemieux
  • Publication number: 20230156036
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for detecting malicious activity within a network are provided herein. A method for detecting malicious activity within a network may include receiving, by a network-based authentication system, a network transaction. The network-based authentication system may identify a first attribute of the network transaction. The method may also include selecting, by the network-based authentication system, a first learning statistical model and a second learning statistical model from a plurality of models for handling the network transaction. Each of the first learning statistical model and the second learning statistical model may create a likelihood that the network transaction is authentic. The first learning statistical model may calculate a first score and the second learning statistical score may calculate a second score. Based on a comparison of the first score to a first threshold and the second score to a second threshold, the network transaction may be authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Noel Brandt, Robert Enzaldo, Charles Champion, Brent Lemieux
  • Publication number: 20230071195
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for determining a malicious derivative entity within a network are provided herein. A method for determining a malicious derivative entity may include receiving, by a network-based authentication system, a plurality of network transactions. A first attribute of a network transaction within the plurality of network transactions may be identified. The method may also include identifying a plurality of entities for the first attribute. The network-based authentication system may generate a first visual representation of a relationship between the first attribute and the plurality of derivative entities. Each of the derivative entities and the first attribute may be represented as nodes within the first visual representation. A first score for each of the nodes may be determined based on a degree of centrality of the nodes within the first visual representation. One network transaction may be blocked based on at least one node exceeding a first threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Noel Brandt, Robert Enzaldo, Charles Champion, Brent Lemieux
  • Patent number: 11558420
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for detecting malicious activity within a network are provided herein. A method for detecting malicious activity within a network may include receiving, by a network-based authentication system, a network transaction. The network-based authentication system may identify a first attribute of the network transaction. The method may also include selecting, by the network-based authentication system, a first learning statistical model and a second learning statistical model from a plurality of models for handling the network transaction. Each of the first learning statistical model and the second learning statistical model may create a likelihood that the network transaction is authentic. The first learning statistical model may calculate a first score and the second learning statistical score may calculate a second score. Based on a comparison of the first score to a first threshold and the second score to a second threshold, the network transaction may be authenticated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Noel Brandt, Robert Enzaldo, Charles Champion, Brent Lemieux
  • Publication number: 20220383336
    Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and mitigating non-compliances include determining an agent location of a money service business for review, obtaining a photograph and geographic coordinates of the agent location, and collecting field data at the agent location through a mobile application. Such information are sent from the mobile application to a central server of a third party vendor for a series of quality checks and stored at the central server. Such information may be used for further corrective action against the agent location reviewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Manju Rai, Murali Ravichandran, Jacqueline Molnar, Noel Brandt, Niren Kinikar
  • Patent number: 11509687
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for determining a malicious derivative entity within a network are provided herein. A method for determining a malicious derivative entity may include receiving, by a network-based authentication system, a plurality of network transactions. A first attribute of a network transaction within the plurality of network transactions may be identified. The method may also include identifying a plurality of entities for the first attribute. The network-based authentication system may generate a first visual representation of a relationship between the first attribute and the plurality of derivative entities. Each of the derivative entities and the first attribute may be represented as nodes within the first visual representation. A first score for each of the nodes may be determined based on a degree of centrality of the nodes within the first visual representation. One network transaction may be blocked based on at least one node exceeding a first threshold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Noel Brandt, Robert Enzaldo, Charles Champion, Brent Lemieux
  • Patent number: 11423415
    Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and mitigating non-compliances include determining an agent location of a money service business for review, obtaining a photograph and geographic coordinates of the agent location, and collecting field data at the agent location through a mobile application. Such information are sent from the mobile application to a central server of a third party vendor for a series of quality checks and stored at the central server. Such information may be used for further corrective action against the agent location reviewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Manju Rai, Murali Ravichandran, Jacqueline Molnar, Noel Brandt, Niren Kinikar
  • Publication number: 20210150540
    Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and mitigating non-compliances include determining an agent location of a money service business for review, obtaining a photograph and geographic coordinates of the agent location, and collecting field data at the agent location through a mobile application. Such information are sent from the mobile application to a central server of a third party vendor for a series of quality checks and stored at the central server. Such information may be used for further corrective action against the agent location reviewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Manju Rai, Murali Ravichandran, Jacqueline Molnar, Noel Brandt, Niren Kinikar
  • Publication number: 20210067548
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for detecting malicious activity within a network are provided herein. A method for detecting malicious activity within a network may include receiving, by a network-based authentication system, a network transaction. The network-based authentication system may identify a first attribute of the network transaction. The method may also include selecting, by the network-based authentication system, a first learning statistical model and a second learning statistical model from a plurality of models for handling the network transaction. Each of the first learning statistical model and the second learning statistical model may create a likelihood that the network transaction is authentic. The first learning statistical model may calculate a first score and the second learning statistical score may calculate a second score. Based on a comparison of the first score to a first threshold and the second score to a second threshold, the network transaction may be authenticated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Noel Brandt, Robert Enzaldo, Charles Champion, Brent Lemieux
  • Publication number: 20210067524
    Abstract: Techniques and systems for determining a malicious derivative entity within a network are provided herein. A method for determining a malicious derivative entity may include receiving, by a network-based authentication system, a plurality of network transactions. A first attribute of a network transaction within the plurality of network transactions may be identified. The method may also include identifying a plurality of entities for the first attribute. The network-based authentication system may generate a first visual representation of a relationship between the first attribute and the plurality of derivative entities. Each of the derivative entities and the first attribute may be represented as nodes within the first visual representation. A first score for each of the nodes may be determined based on a degree of centrality of the nodes within the first visual representation. One network transaction may be blocked based on at least one node exceeding a first threshold.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Noel Brandt, Robert Enzaldo, Charles Champion, Brent Lemieux
  • Patent number: 10929854
    Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and mitigating non-compliances include determining an agent location of a money service business for review, obtaining a photograph and geographic coordinates of the agent location, and collecting field data at the agent location through a mobile application. Such information are sent from the mobile application to a central server of a third party vendor for a series of quality checks and stored at the central server. Such information may be used for further corrective action against the agent location reviewed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Manju Rai, Murali Ravichandran, Jacqueline Molnar, Noel Brandt, Niren Kinikar
  • Patent number: 10565592
    Abstract: A money transfer system includes a risk assessment system and a risk modeling system. The risk assessment system uses rules engines and Z scores to assess, on a real time basis, risk factors associated with money transfers. The risk modeling system develops risk scores based on historical transaction data in order to create a risk model. The risk model may be analyzed over time to refine the rules engines and take other actions to understand and reduce the risk of improper activity in connection with money transfers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Robert Enzaldo, Alec Hall, Alexander Varaken, Bryant Gofstein, Hiran Modi, Hollis Baugh, Niren Kinikar, Noel Brandt, Viren Patel
  • Publication number: 20170098221
    Abstract: Systems and methods for identifying and mitigating non-compliances include determining an agent location of a money service business for review, obtaining a photograph and geographic coordinates of the agent location, and collecting field data at the agent location through a mobile application. Such information are sent from the mobile application to a central server of a third party vendor for a series of quality checks and stored at the central server. Such information may be used for further corrective action against the agent location reviewed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Manju Rai, Murali Ravichandran, Jacqueline Molnar, Noel Brandt, Niren Kinikar
  • Publication number: 20130346287
    Abstract: A money transfer system includes a risk assessment system and a risk modeling system. The risk assessment system uses rules engines and Z scores to assess, on a real time basis, risk factors associated with money transfers. The risk modeling system develops risk scores based on historical transaction data in order to create a risk model. The risk model may be analyzed over time to refine the rules engines and take other actions to understand and reduce the risk of improper activity in connection with money transfers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Robert Enzaldo, Alec Hall, Alexander Varaken, Bryant Gofstein, Hiran Modi, Hollis Baugh, Niren Kinikar, Noel Brandt, Viren Patel
  • Patent number: 8527418
    Abstract: A money transfer system includes a risk assessment system and a risk modeling system. The risk assessment system uses rules engines and Z scores to assess, on a real time basis, risk factors associated with money transfers. The risk modeling system develops risk scores based on historical transaction data in order to create a risk model. The risk model may be analyzed over time to refine the rules engines and take other actions to understand and reduce the risk of improper activity in connection with money transfers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Robert Enzaldo, Richard Alec Hall, Alexander Varakin, Bryant Gofstein, Hiran Modi, Hollis Baugh, Niren Kinkar, Noel Brandt, Viren Patel
  • Publication number: 20130132275
    Abstract: A money transfer system includes a risk assessment system and a risk modeling system. The risk assessment system uses rules engines and Z scores to assess, on a real time basis, risk factors associated with money transfers. The risk modeling system develops risk scores based on historical transaction data in order to create a risk model. The risk model may be analyzed over time to refine the rules engines and take other actions to understand and reduce the risk of improper activity in connection with money transfers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: The Western Union Company
    Inventors: Robert Enzaldo, Richard Alec Hall, Alexander Varakin, Bryant Gofstein, Hiran Modi, Hollis Baugh, Niren Kinkar, Noel Brandt, Viren Patel
  • Publication number: 20070073617
    Abstract: A system and method for evaluating records of money transfers for suspicious or irregular transaction patterns. A fraud processing server evaluates money transfer records by blocks, each block consisting of records having the same characteristic relating to location, such as the country where the transfer originates. A second characteristic of the records, such as value, sending agent, or time-of-day, is aggregated and compared to a threshold value. If the threshold value is met, the block of records is analyzed to identify individual records that are suspicious or irregular.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Applicant: First Data Corporation
    Inventors: Seth Tolbert, Noel Brandt, Robert Bulkley, Robert Degen