Patents by Inventor Steven Freiberg

Steven Freiberg 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: 20230229666
    Abstract: Methods and apparatuses related to federated search of multiple sources with conflict resolution are disclosed. A method may comprise obtaining a set of data ontologies (e.g., types, properties, and links) associated with a plurality of heterogeneous data sources; receiving a selection of a graph comprising a plurality of graph nodes connected by one or more graph edges; and transforming the graph into one or more search queries across the plurality of heterogeneous data sources. A method may comprise obtaining a first data object as a result of executing a first search query across a plurality of heterogeneous data sources; resolving, based on one or more resolution rules, at least the first data object with a repository data object; deduplicating data associated with at least the first data object and the repository data object prior to storing the deduplicated data in a repository that has a particular data model.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: DANIELLE KRAMER, ANDREW ISRAEL, JEFFREY CHEN, DAVID COHEN, STEVEN FREIBERG, BRYAN OFFUTT, MATTHEW AVANT, PETER WILCZYNSKI, JASON HOCH, ROBERT LIU, WILLIAM WALDREP, KEVIN ZHANG, ALEXANDER LANDAU, DAVID TOBIN
  • Patent number: 7949559
    Abstract: A platform and program for enhancing the value and desirability of a credit card (or other payment product) to a card holder and encouraging increased use of the card as a payment device by rewarding the card holder based not only on qualifying purchases but on miles traveled in connection with travel ticket or travel pass purchases. The inventive program leverages qualifying transaction information and other data (e.g., Level 3 Data) which automatically flow with such transaction information. The rewards redeemed by the card holder according to the inventive platform and program are not tied to a particular provider of goods or services, and reward fulfillment is managed through the card issuer or its fulfillment agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Citicorp Credit Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Steven Freiberg
  • Publication number: 20060080230
    Abstract: A method and system that offers an identity theft prevention/detection service combined with a comprehensive victim assistance program. The identity theft prevention/detection service includes electronically monitoring an account associated with a customer for potential fraudulent activity. During the monitoring, potential fraudulent activity related to the account can be identified using fraud indicators. Once fraudulent activity is determined, the identity of the customer associated with the account can be verified. The verification can be done using information obtained from the customer with information obtained from the account associated with the customer. A credit report can be obtained and reviewed with the customer and a credit specialist. The credit specialist can be associated with a credit bureau or a commercial bureau. After reviewing the credit report, the case specialist can assist the customer in rectifying the fraudulent activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventor: Steven Freiberg
  • Publication number: 20050234773
    Abstract: A system and method for enhancing the value and desirability of a financial relationship between a customer and a bank or other financial institution through a rewards program which provides the customer with a benefit based on not only qualifying financial activity but on miles driven in a vehicle associated with the customer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Publication date: October 20, 2005
    Inventors: Alexis Hirst, Jacqueline Miller, Jayastu Bhattacharya, Parris Hall, Steven Freiberg, Vikram Atal
  • Publication number: 20050144143
    Abstract: A method and system for providing comprehensive assistance to victims dealing with the aftermath of identity theft fraud. An identity theft prevention/detection service is combined with a comprehensive victim assistance program wherein victims of identity theft not only have the capability of restoring their good name and credit worthiness on an individual tradeline basis, but also on the basis of all their creditor relationships.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Inventor: Steven Freiberg
  • Publication number: 20040238622
    Abstract: A platform and program for enhancing the value and desirability of a credit card (or other payment product) to a card holder and encouraging increased use of the card as a payment device by rewarding the card holder based not only on qualifying purchases but on miles traveled in connection with travel ticket or travel pass purchases. The inventive program leverages qualifying transaction information and other data (e.g., Level 3 Data) which automatically flow with such transaction information. The rewards redeemed by the card holder according to the inventive platform and program are not tied to a particular provider of goods or services, and reward fulfillment is managed through the card issuer or its fulfillment agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventor: Steven Freiberg