Patents by Inventor Patrick Michael Cox
Patrick Michael Cox 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: 11509763Abstract: Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that authenticates a caller using calling party information. In an embodiment, an authentication device receives the call request and associated calling party information that includes a calling party number. The authentication device retrieves parameters associated with the calling party number, where a retrieved parameter is a number of accounts linked to the calling party number. The authentication device determines whether the number of accounts is between one and a threshold value, inclusive, and verifies that the call request originates from a location or a device associated with the calling party number. Based on the verifying and determining, the authentication device generates an authentication result that indicates whether the calling party number is authenticated.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2022Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: TrustID, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Michael Cox, Shreyas Dattatraya Saitawdekar, Richard J. Greene, Daniel V. Stone
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Patent number: 11258896Abstract: Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that authenticates a caller using calling party information. In an embodiment, an authentication device receives the call request and associated calling party information that includes a calling party number. The authentication device retrieves parameters associated with the calling party number, where a retrieved parameter is a number of accounts linked to the calling party number. The authentication device determines whether the number of accounts is between one and a threshold value, inclusive, and verifies that the call request originates from a location or a device associated with the calling party number. Based on the verifying and determining, the authentication device generates an authentication result that indicates whether the calling party number is authenticated.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2020Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: TrustID, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Michael Cox, Shreyas Dattatraya Saitawdekar, Richard J. Greene, Daniel V. Stone
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Patent number: 10750009Abstract: Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that authenticates a caller using calling party information. In an embodiment, an authentication device receives the call request and associated calling party information that includes a calling party number. The authentication device retrieves parameters associated with the calling party number, where a retrieved parameter is a number of accounts linked to the calling party number. The authentication device determines whether the number of accounts is between one and a threshold value, inclusive, and verifies that the call request originates from a location or a device associated with the calling party number. Based on the verifying and determining, the authentication device generates an authentication result that indicates whether the calling party number is authenticated.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: TrustID, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Michael Cox, Shreyas Dattatraya Saitawdekar, Richard J. Greene, Daniel V. Stone
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Patent number: 10659602Abstract: Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that authenticates a caller using calling party information. In an embodiment, an authentication device receives the call request and associated calling party information that includes a calling party number. The authentication device retrieves parameters associated with the calling party number, where a retrieved parameter is a number of accounts linked to the calling party number. The authentication device determines whether the number of accounts is between one and a threshold value, inclusive, and verifies that the call request originates from a location or a device associated with the calling party number. Based on the verifying and determining, the authentication device generates an authentication result that indicates whether the calling party number is authenticated.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2019Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: TrustID, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Michael Cox, Shreyas Dattatraya Saitawdekar, Richard J. Greene, Daniel V. Stone
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Patent number: 10389872Abstract: Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that authenticates a caller using calling party information. In an embodiment, an authentication device receives the call request and associated calling party information that includes a calling party number. The authentication device retrieves parameters associated with the calling party number, where a retrieved parameter is a number of accounts linked to the calling party number. The authentication device determines whether the number of accounts is between one and a threshold value, inclusive, and verifies that the call request originates from a location or a device associated with the calling party number. Based on the verifying and determining, the authentication device generates an authentication result that indicates whether the calling party number is authenticated.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: TrustID, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Michael Cox, Shreyas Dattatraya Saitawdekar, Richard J. Greene, Daniel V. Stone
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Patent number: 9871913Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the trustworthiness of calling party information, such as caller ID and ANI information, contained in a call request are provided. The method includes receiving a call request at a service provider network element, such as a telecommunication carrier switch. A decision is made as to whether the call request should be verified by reviewing a database of called telephone numbers for monitoring. When the call request is to be verified, a determination is made whether a discrepancy exists between the calling party information contained within the call request and authenticated stored calling party information. For example, the caller ID information in a call request is compared to service provider caller ID information for the calling party to determine if they match. When a discrepancy exists, a discrepancy report is transmitted to the called party.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: TrustID, Inc.Inventors: Shreyas Dattatraya Saitawdekar, Patrick Michael Cox, Daniel Vincent Stone, Dean Franklin Black, Richard J. Green
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Patent number: 9762728Abstract: Embodiments include a system, method, and computer program product that authenticates a caller using calling party information. In an embodiment, an authentication device receives the call request and associated calling party information that includes a calling party number. The authentication device retrieves parameters associated with the calling party number, where a retrieved parameter is a number of accounts linked to the calling party number. The authentication device determines whether the number of accounts is between one and a threshold value, inclusive, and verifies that the call request originates from a location or a device associated with the calling party number. Based on the verifying and determining, the authentication device generates an authentication result that indicates whether the calling party number is authenticated.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: TrustID, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Michael Cox, Shreyas Dattatraya Saitawdekar, Richard J. Greene, Daniel V. Stone
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Patent number: 9264536Abstract: Systems and methods for determining the trustworthiness of calling party information, such as caller ID and ANI information, contained in a call request are provided. The method includes receiving a call request at a service provider network element, such as a telecommunication carrier switch. A decision is made as to whether the call request should be verified by reviewing a database of called telephone numbers for monitoring. When the call request is to be verified, a determination is made whether a discrepancy exists between the calling party information contained within the call request and authenticated stored calling party information. For example, the caller ID information in a call request is compared to service provider caller ID information for the calling party to determine if they match. When a discrepancy exists, a discrepancy report is transmitted to the called party.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2012Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: TrustID, Inc.Inventors: Shreyas Dattatraya Saitawdekar, Patrick Michael Cox, Daniel Vincent Stone, Dean Franklin Black, Richard J. Greene
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Publication number: 20020115431Abstract: A cellular telephone subscriber who wishes directory assistance services is connected in the conventional manner to an operator who identifies a destination telephone number desired by the subscriber. As in the prior art, the operator then initiates a call connecting the subscriber to the destination telephone number. However, rather than dropping all further involvement with the call, the preferred embodiment of the present invention continually monitors the connection thereby established for a predetermined DTMF signal issued by the customer, such as that obtained by pressing the “*” button. If such a signal is detected, the customer is transferred back to a directory assistance operator, who can then provide whatever further assistance is needed (e.g. redialing a busy number, or providing further directory assistance). Billing information for the calls originated by the directory assistance operator on the subscriber's behalf is logged in a database at the directory assistance center.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2002Publication date: August 22, 2002Applicant: Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Michael Cox, Adrian Peter Powell, Paul William Filliger, Michael Anthony Kepler
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Publication number: 20010014598Abstract: A cellular telephone subscriber who wishes directory assistance services is connected in the conventional manner to an operator who identifies a destination telephone number desired by the subscriber. As in the prior art, the operator then initiates a call connecting the subscriber to the destination telephone number. However, rather than dropping all further involvement with the call, the preferred embodiment of the present invention continually monitors the connection thereby established for a predetermined DTMF signal issued by the customer, such as that obtained by pressing the “*” button. If such a signal is detected, the customer is transferred back to a directory assistance operator, who can then provide whatever further assistance is needed (e.g. redialing a busy number, or providing further directory assistance). Billing information for the calls originated by the directory assistance operator on the subscriber's behalf is logged in a database at the directory assistance center.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 1999Publication date: August 16, 2001Inventors: PATRICK MICHAEL COX, ADRIAN PETER POWELL, PAUL WILLIAM FILLIGER, MICHAEL ANTHONY KEPLER
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Publication number: 20010012773Abstract: A cellular telephone subscriber who wishes directory assistance services is connected in the conventional manner to an operator who identifies a destination telephone number desired by the subscriber. As in the prior art, the operator then initiates a call connecting the subscriber to the destination telephone number. However, rather than dropping all further involvement with the call, the preferred embodiment of the present invention continually monitors the connection thereby established for a predetermined DTMF signal issued by the customer, such as that obtained by pressing the “*” button. If such a signal is detected, the customer is transferred back to a directory assistance operator, who can then provide whatever further assistance is needed (e.g. redialing a busy number, or providing further directory assistance). Billing information for the calls originated by the directory assistance operator on the subscriber's behalf is logged in a database at the directory assistance center.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 1999Publication date: August 9, 2001Inventors: PATRICK MICHAEL COX, ADRIAN PETER POWELL, PAUL WILLIAM FILLIGER, MICHAEL ANTHONY KEPLER
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Publication number: 20010012772Abstract: A cellular telephone subscriber who wishes directory assistance services is connected in the conventional manner to an operator who identifies a destination telephone number desired by the subscriber. As in the prior art, the operator then initiates a call connecting the subscriber to the destination telephone number. However, rather than dropping all further involvement with the call, the preferred embodiment of the present invention continually monitors the connection thereby established for a predetermined DTMF signal issued by the customer, such as that obtained by pressing the “*” button. If such a signal is detected, the customer is transferred back to a directory assistance operator, who can then provide whatever further assistance is needed (e.g. redialing a busy number, or providing further directory assistance). Billing information for the calls originated by the directory assistance operator on the subscriber's behalf is logged in a database at the directory assistance center.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 1999Publication date: August 9, 2001Inventors: PATRICK MICHAEL COX, ADRIAN PETER POWELL, PAUL WILLIAM FILLIGER, MICHAEL ANTHONY KEPLER
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Patent number: 5737700Abstract: A cellular telephone subscriber who wishes directory assistance services is connected in the conventional manner to an operator who identifies a destination telephone number desired by the subscriber. As in the prior art, the operator then initiates a call connecting the subscriber to the destination telephone number. However, rather than dropping all further involvement with the call, the preferred embodiment of the present invention continually monitors the connection thereby established for a predetermined DTMF signal issued by the customer, such as that obtained by pressing the "*" button. If such a signal is detected, the customer is transferred back to a directory assistance operator, who can then provide whatever further assistance is needed (e.g. redialing a busy number, or providing further directory assistance). Billing information for the calls originated by the directory assistance operator on the subscriber's behalf is logged in a database at the directory assistance center.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1996Date of Patent: April 7, 1998Assignee: Metro One Telecommunications, Inc.Inventors: Patrick Michael Cox, Adrian Peter Powell, Paul William Filliger, Michael A. Kepler