Patents by Inventor Robert James Hepp

Robert James Hepp 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: 20260205540
    Abstract: A highly secure and adaptive Interactive Voice Response (IVR) system and method that integrates artificial intelligence, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), and dynamic fraud prevention is disclosed herein. An Artificial Intelligence (AI) component may continuously analyze caller behavior, including speech patterns, emotional indicators, and potential scripted dialogue, to detect anomalies in real-time. The system and method may adapt IVR pathways based on these analyses, directing suspicious calls into secure environments for further investigation. Quantum encryption may safeguard all communication channels, ensuring that data transmission remains secure and tamper-evident, and electronic countermeasures may disrupt malicious actors non-destructively.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2025
    Publication date: July 16, 2026
    Applicant: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Adam King, James Siekman, Andrew S. Thomas, Jada Williams, Kevin Sweeney, Ilya Goussev, Dawn Turner, Robert James Hepp, Charlene Gorter, Crystine Peebles, Tiara Fry, Clara Fritts
  • Patent number: 12665752
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for adaptive, quantum-based VoIP security. A biometric voiceprint may be generated from a VoIP communication. In response to failure to authenticate the voiceprint, the sound waves associated with the voiceprint may be selectively neutralized without terminating the VoIP communication. In response to authentication of the voiceprint, a biometric key may be generated based on the voiceprint. A quantum encryption key may be generated and distributed via a quantum channel. A VoIP session key may be generated based on the biometric encryption key and the quantum encryption key and used to encrypt the VoIP communication. An ambient sound associated with the VoIP communication may be isolated. In response to failure to authenticate the ambient sound, the caller may be required to provide an additional form of authentication.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2026
    Assignee: Bank of America Corporation
    Inventors: Adam Kristian King, James Siekman, Andrew S. Thomas, Jada Williams, Kevin Sweeney, Ilya Goussev, Dawn Turner, Robert James Hepp, Charlene Gorter, Crystine J. Peebles, Tiara Rurey Fry, Clara Fritts
  • Publication number: 20260155959
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus are provided for adaptive, quantum-based VoIP security. A biometric voiceprint may be generated from a VoIP communication. In response to failure to authenticate the voiceprint, the sound waves associated with the voiceprint may be selectively neutralized without terminating the VoIP communication. In response to authentication of the voiceprint, a biometric key may be generated based on the voiceprint. A quantum encryption key may be generated and distributed via a quantum channel. A VoIP session key may be generated based on the biometric encryption key and the quantum encryption key and used to encrypt the VoIP communication. An ambient sound associated with the VoIP communication may be isolated. In response to failure to authenticate the ambient sound, the caller may be required to provide an additional form of authentication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2024
    Publication date: June 4, 2026
    Inventors: Adam Kristian King, James Siekman, Andrew S. Thomas, Jada Williams, Kevin Sweeney, Ilya Goussev, Dawn Turner, Robert James Hepp, Charlene Gorter, Crystine J. Peebles, Tiara Rurey Fry, Clara Fritts