Michael D Hodges

US Patent:

7076465, Jul 11, 2006

Filed:

Apr 23, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/298417

Inventors:

Lynn Holm Blagg - Omaha NE, US
Eugene F. Kathol - Omaha NE, US
Paula J. Vovk - Omaha NE, US
Debra A. Timmins - Omaha NE, US
Carol Ann Rashleigh - Omaha NE, US
Michael David Hodges - Omaha NE, US
Darren D. Beck - Gretna NE, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

G06F 17/60

US Classification:

705 40, 705 35, 705 39

Abstract:

Processing a group of accounts corresponding to different products. A group of accounts are linked together to create a group so that group processing can be performed at the group level while independent processing of the accounts is performed at the account level. Typically, a group includes a key account and one or more dependent accounts. The relationships between the accounts and the group are flexible to accommodate changes in the status of the group cardholders. Group level processing includes authorizing transactions, applying group payments, creating group statements, creating cardholder communications, and administering reward programs. Each dependent account has an associated dependent strategy that specifies group level processing options for the dependent account.

US Patent:

20050267840, Dec 1, 2005

Filed:

Jul 27, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/191444

Inventors:

Eugene Kathol - Omaha NE, US
Paula Vovk - Omaha NE, US
Debra Timmins - Omaha NE, US
Carol Rashleigh - Omaha NE, US
Michael Hodges - Omaha NE, US
Darren Beck - Gretna NE, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705039000

Abstract:

Processing a group of accounts corresponding to different products. A group of accounts are linked together to create a group so that group processing can be performed at the group level while independent processing of the accounts is performed at the account level. Typically, a group includes a key account and one or more dependent accounts. The relationships between the accounts and the group are flexible to accommodate changes in the status of the group cardholders. Group level processing includes authorizing transactions, applying group payments, creating group statements, creating cardholder communications, and administering reward programs. Each dependent account has an associated dependent strategy that specifies group level processing options for the dependent account.

US Patent:

20060206351, Sep 14, 2006

Filed:

Mar 3, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/367862

Inventors:

Michael Hodges - Omaha NE, US
Roger Musfeldt - Omaha NE, US
Don Alvarado - Littleton CO, US
Curt Beeson - Omaha NE, US
Todd Nuzum - Omaha NE, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Englewood CO

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00

US Classification:

705001000, 705005000

Abstract:

The present invention provides systems and methods for registering frequent travelers and for confirming traveler identities so that a more streamlined procedure may be used during security checks prior to departure of the registered traveler. One such method includes receiving a customer data set and a customer biometric with a controller, and transmitting at least a portion of the data set to a remote system. In some embodiments the remote system is a background check system, such as an FBI database system for checking whether the individual associated with the biometric is wanted by local, state or federal authorities, is on a terrorist watchlist, and the like. The method includes receiving a response from the remote system, and creating a registered traveler record using the customer data set and the customer biometric. In this manner, a customer can become a registered traveler, after providing various data and biometric(s), and submitting to a background check.

US Patent:

20080046358, Feb 21, 2008

Filed:

Oct 22, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/876500

Inventors:

Eugene Kathol - Omaha NE, US
Paula Vovk - Omaha NE, US
Debra Timmins - Omaha NE, US
Carol Rashleigh - Omaha NE, US
Michael Hodges - Omaha NE, US
Darren Beck - Gretna NE, US

Assignee:

First Data Corporation - Greenwood Village CO

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705039000, 235380000, 235487000

Abstract:

Processing a group of accounts corresponding to different products. A group of accounts are linked together to create a group so that group processing can be performed at the group level while independent processing of the accounts is performed at the account level. Typically, a group includes a key account and one or more dependent accounts. The relationships between the accounts and the group are flexible to accommodate changes in the status of the group cardholders. Group level processing includes authorizing transactions, applying group payments, creating group statements, creating cardholder communications, and administering reward programs. Each dependent account has an associated dependent strategy that specifies group level processing options for the dependent account.

US Patent:

20090177568, Jul 9, 2009

Filed:

Jan 9, 2008

Appl. No.:

11/971691

Inventors:

Michael D. Hodges - Omaha NE, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 35

Abstract:

The invention is directed to a system and method for conducting account requests with a financial institution accessible with a client device over a network. An account is established with the financial institution and a user can access the account via the client device. The client device has a user interface that includes a natural language input. A request is input via the natural language input. The inputting step causes network components (e.g., server and one or more software modules ) to determine whether the request can be granted. Information respecting the request is transmitted to the user interface. The information includes an indication of whether the request can be granted. The inputting step can cause the network components to query a search engine. In this case the search engine returns search results respecting the request. The request can be generally selected from the group including: a request for historical account information, a request for market price data, a request for analysis information, a request for a purchase of a security, a request for a sale of a security, or a request for status information. The received information respecting the request can include a plurality of transaction choices, ones of which when selected cause the network components to execute steps in furtherance of the request. The received information respecting the request can also include a request for confirmation of the request. The system can access account information associated with the account and use at least a portion of the account information in connection with processing the request.