Patents by Inventor Timothy H. Morris

Timothy H. Morris 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: 20240036846
    Abstract: Provided are a universal software installer and/or uninstaller. The universal software installer determines a structure of the software to be installed and verifies all necessary software elements are applied or installed on the endpoint during the install. The universal software uninstaller determines a structure of the software to be uninstalled and verifies all related software elements are removed from the endpoint. The universal software installer and/or uninstaller is independent of an operating system platform executing on the endpoint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Jonathan D. Russell, Lawrence T. Belton, JR., Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Jeremy B. Hairston, SR.
  • Publication number: 20240039950
    Abstract: Network entities of a network system are managed in an end-of-life context. A network system is scanned to determine network entities such as hardware devices and/or software applications. A network entity can be identified as vulnerable based on end-of-life data. A risk score for the vulnerable network entity is computed based on the end-of-life data and optionally other factors, and a potentially mitigating action is determined based on the risk score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, JR., Ryan B. Benskin, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Christopher J. Houser, Douglas C. Rambo
  • Patent number: 11824885
    Abstract: Network entities of a network system are managed in an end-of-life context. A network system is scanned to determine network entities such as hardware devices and/or software applications. A network entity can be identified as vulnerable based on end-of-life data. A risk score for the vulnerable network entity is computed based on the end-of-life data and optionally other factors, and a potentially mitigating action is determined based on the risk score.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Ryan B. Benskin, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Christopher J. Houser, Douglas C. Rambo
  • Patent number: 11822911
    Abstract: Provided are a universal software installer and/or uninstaller. The universal software installer determines a structure of the software to be installed and verifies all necessary software elements are applied or installed on the endpoint during the install. The universal software uninstaller determines a structure of the software to be uninstalled and verifies all related software elements are removed from the endpoint. The universal software installer and/or uninstaller is independent of an operating system platform executing on the endpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Jonathan D. Russell, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Jeremy B. Hairston, Sr.
  • Publication number: 20230237490
    Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for authentication transactions. A mobile computing device may send to a financial institution system, an access request message. The mobile computing device may receive from a second server system, a transaction request message requesting authorization for a transaction on an account associated with the mobile computing device, the transaction request including a transaction amount. The mobile computing device may prompt a user of the mobile computing device to authorize the transaction. The mobile computing device may receive, from the financial institution system, summary data describing the transaction amount.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Timothy H. Morris, Lynn A. Smith
  • Patent number: 11694203
    Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for authentication transactions. A mobile computing device may send to a financial institution system, an access request message. The mobile computing device may receive from a second server system, a transaction request message requesting authorization for a transaction on an account associated with the mobile computing device, the transaction request including a transaction amount. The mobile computing device may prompt a user of the mobile computing device to authorize the transaction. The mobile computing device may receive, from the financial institution system, summary data describing the transaction amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Timothy H. Morris, Lynn A. Smith
  • Patent number: 11522720
    Abstract: Dynamic directory service object creation and certificate management can be performed. In response to discovering a device connected to a network, a corresponding directory service object can be automatically created, and a digital certificate can be automatically acquired and deployed on the device to facilitate authentication. Further, actions can be logged, and notifications generated based on logged actions. Time involved in deploying and configuring directory services is reduced, efficiency is improved, and there is less of a chance for errors associated with manual configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Lynn A. Smith, Nathan T. Suri, Joseph R. Kaluzny, Douglas Rambo, Marci J. Alley, Timothy H. Morris, Marcos Bilbao, Ryan Benskin, Scott Hinzman
  • Patent number: 11281797
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a first entity may create a profile by providing content via an interface or a first interface. A second entity may manage one or more aspects of the profile via a second interface. The amount of control the second entity has over one or more portions of the profile may be related to or based on content of the profile or a relationship between the first entity and the second entity. For example, the second entity may screen content of the profile from public view. Additionally, profiles may be searched internally within an organization or externally, such as for outsourcing or to provide vendors or clients with more customized solutions. In this manner, profile management is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Jennifer Imus, Tyra Frison, Deb J. Sante, Tammy Fleming, Melissa Nicoletti, Ryan B. Benskin, Kristina Draper, Timothy H. Morris, Peter A. Makohon
  • Patent number: 10966088
    Abstract: Systems and methods for device-agnostic, multi-factor network authentication are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wireless network connection can authenticate a device over secure authentication means with a certificate that confirms a device identity. After authenticating the device, a user can be prompted to provide credentials in a captive portal. The captive portal can be inaccessible to devices that have not already authenticated using a certificate. After providing approved credentials to the captive portal, the user can access the network. This embodiment and additional embodiments are readily integrated into private wireless networks and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Brian Beaty, Timothy H. Morris, Douglas S. Rodgers, Lynn Allen Smith
  • Patent number: 10812518
    Abstract: The innovation disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises systems and methods of managing network entities. The innovation scans a network system to determine network entities, e.g. hardware devices and/or software applications. The innovation receives version information about hardware and software. The innovation compares version information to end-of-life information regarding the network entities. The innovation determines potential mitigating actions based on the comparison and creates an end-of-schedule for managing vendor contracts with regards to end-of-life network entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Ryan B. Benskin, Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Christopher J. Houser, Douglas C. Rambo
  • Patent number: 10762505
    Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods for authentication transactions. A mobile computing device may send to a financial institution system, an access request message. The mobile computing device may receive from a second server system, a transaction request message requesting authorization for a transaction on an account associated with the mobile computing device, the transaction request including a transaction amount. The mobile computing device may prompt a user of the mobile computing device to authorize the transaction. The mobile computing device may receive, from the financial institution system, summary data describing the transaction amount.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Timothy H. Morris, Lynn A. Smith
  • Patent number: 10698672
    Abstract: Provided are a universal software installer and/or uninstaller. The universal software installer determines a structure of the software to be installed and verifies all necessary software elements are applied or installed on the endpoint during the install. The universal software uninstaller determines a structure of the software to be uninstalled and verifies all related software elements are removed from the endpoint. The universal software installer and/or uninstaller is independent of an operating system platform executing on the endpoint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Ryan B. Benskin, Jonathan D. Russell, Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Peter A. Makohon, Timothy H. Morris, Jeremy B. Hairston, Sr.
  • Patent number: 10673639
    Abstract: Systems and methods that facilitate dynamic directory service object creation and certificate management are discussed. One such method can include discovering a device deployed on a network, creating and deploying a corresponding directory services object, automatically creating and deploying a certificate to the device and updating attributes associated with the device. The disclosed system and method reduce the time involved in deploying and configuring directory services and public key infrastructure (PKI), increase efficiency, improve network availability and lessen the chances for errors associated with manual configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Lynn A. Smith, Nathan T. Suri, Joseph R. Kaluzny, Douglas Rambo, Marci J. Alley, Timothy H. Morris, Marcos Bilbao, Ryan Benskin, Scott Hinzman
  • Patent number: 10395057
    Abstract: In one or more embodiments, a first entity may create a profile by providing content via an interface or a first interface. A second entity may manage one or more aspects of the profile via a second interface. The amount of control the second entity has over one or more portions of the profile may be related to or based on content of the profile or a relationship between the first entity and the second entity. For example, the second entity may screen content of the profile from public view. Additionally, profiles may be searched internally within an organization or externally, such as for outsourcing or to provide vendors or clients with more customized solutions. In this manner, profile management is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Jennifer Imus, Tyra Frison, Deb J. Sante, Tammy Fleming, Melissa Nicoletti, Ryan B. Benskin, Kristina Draper, Timothy H. Morris, Peter A. Makohon
  • Patent number: 10321316
    Abstract: Systems and methods for device-agnostic, multi-factor network authentication are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wireless network connection can authenticate a device over secure authentication means with a certificate that confirms a device identity. After authenticating the device, a user can be prompted to provide credentials in a captive portal. The captive portal can be inaccessible to devices that have not already authenticated using a certificate. After providing approved credentials to the captive portal, the user can access the network. This embodiment and additional embodiments are readily integrated into private wireless networks and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Brian Beaty, Timothy H. Morris, Douglas S. Rodgers, Lynn Allen Smith
  • Patent number: 10193888
    Abstract: Systems and methods that employ dynamic credentials across distinct authentication standards can be used to reduce the burden associated with repeated re-authentication. A utility can be employed during logon in an alternate operating environment that stores information from the logon dynamically and generates a credential file that is employed to grant access to a resource without repeating the earlier logon procedure, even if the device changes its user state. After processes requiring resource access are complete, or when an allowed time expires, the granted access is revoked and the device returns to a default or standard authentication technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Ryan Bernard Benskin, Jon Gabel, Michael Grove, Timothy H. Morris, Jonathan D. Russell, Robert Glenn Yelton, Jr., Douglas S. Rodgers
  • Patent number: 9984251
    Abstract: A first entity may create a profile by providing content via an interface or a first interface. A second entity may manage one or more aspects of the profile via a second interface. The amount of control the second entity has over one or more portions of the profile may be related to or based on content of the profile or a relationship between the first entity and the second entity. For example, the second entity may screen content of the profile from public view. Additionally, profiles may be searched internally within an organization or externally, such as for outsourcing or to provide vendors or clients with more customized solutions. In this manner, profile management is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jennifer Imus, Tyra Frison, Deb J. Sante, Tammy Fleming, Melissa Nicoletti, Ryan B. Benskin, Kristina Draper, Timothy H. Morris, Peter A. Makohon
  • Patent number: 9967742
    Abstract: Systems and methods for device-agnostic, multi-factor network authentication are disclosed. In some embodiments, a wireless network connection can authenticate a device over secure authentication means with a certificate that confirms a device identity. After authenticating the device, a user can be prompted to provide credentials in a captive portal. The captive portal can be inaccessible to devices that have not already authenticated using a certificate. After providing approved credentials to the captive portal, the user can access the network. This embodiment and additional embodiments are readily integrated into private wireless networks and others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Brian Beaty, Timothy H. Morris, Douglas S. Rodgers, Lynn Allen Smith
  • Patent number: 9954688
    Abstract: Systems and methods that facilitate dynamic directory service object creation and certificate management are discussed. One such method can include discovering a device deployed on a network, creating and deploying a corresponding directory services object, automatically creating and deploying a certificate to the device and updating attributes associated with the device. The disclosed system and method reduce the time involved in deploying and configuring directory services and public key infrastructure (PKI), increase efficiency, improve network availability and lessen the chances for errors associated with manual configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2018
    Assignee: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Lynn A. Smith, Nathan T. Suri, Joseph R. Kaluzny, Douglas Rambo, Marci J. Alley, Timothy H. Morris, Marcos Bilbao, Ryan Benskin, Scott Hinzman
  • Patent number: 9742770
    Abstract: Systems and methods that employ dynamic credentials across distinct authentication standards can be used to reduce the burden associated with repeated re-authentication. A utility can be employed during logon in an alternate operating environment that stores information from the logon dynamically and generates a credential file that is employed to grant access to a resource without repeating the earlier logon procedure, even if the device changes its user state. After processes requiring resource access are complete, or when an allowed time expires, the granted access is revoked and the device returns to a default or standard authentication technique.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2017
    Assignee: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
    Inventors: Lawrence T. Belton, Jr., Ryan Bernard Benskin, Jon Gabel, Michael Grove, Timothy H. Morris, Jonathan D. Russell, Robert Glenn Yelton, Jr., Douglas S. Rodgers