Patents by Inventor William Barfield

William Barfield 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: 11282086
    Abstract: Techniques for detecting counterfeit checks include using sensors to determine correspondence between items detected on a check using machine vision. Correspondence between different items on a received check is used to generate a check score, which is compared to a risk-based threshold to determine how a transaction involving the check should be handled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Reynaldo Medina, III, Robert G. Wood, Nandhini Sridaran, Adam Newman, Mario Gutierrez, William Barfield
  • Patent number: 10713658
    Abstract: Techniques for detecting counterfeit checks include using sensors to determine correspondence between a portion of sensed check information and related information; analyzing behavior related to accounts to a check deposit transaction; and controlling check depositing through user interface controls or communication. These techniques can be employed individually or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: United Services Automobile Association (USAA)
    Inventors: Reynaldo Medina, III, Nandhini Sridaran, Mario Gutierrez, Robert G. Wood, Adam Newman, William Barfield
  • Patent number: 10210522
    Abstract: Techniques for detecting counterfeit checks include using sensors to determine correspondence between a portion of sensed check information and related information; analyzing behavior related to accounts to a check deposit transaction; and controlling check depositing through user interface controls or communication. These techniques can be employed individually or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: UNITED SERVICES AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION (USAA)
    Inventors: Reynaldo Medina, III, Nandhini Sridaran, Mario Gutierrez, Robert G. Wood, Adam Newman, William Barfield