Guy Heffez

US Patent:

7832636, Nov 16, 2010

Filed:

Feb 23, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/379479

Inventors:

Jacob Heffez - Arlington VA, US
Guy Heffez - New York NY, US
Christopher Wood - Arlington VA, US

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235382, 235380

Abstract:

A method for facilitating the detection of misuse of an identity during an electronic transaction. The invention comprises at least five embodiments. In a first embodiment, the method comprises the step of: receiving a notification to authenticate the use of an identity at a first location, wherein the identity is associated with a first wireless terminal; determining an approximate location of the first wireless terminal based on cached position information, the approximate location of the first wireless terminal being a second location; determining whether the first and second locations match in geographical proximity; and generating an alert if the first and second locations do not match in geographical proximity. In a second embodiment, an approximate location of the first wireless terminal is determined based on cached position information stored on a GPS position database.

US Patent:

8370909, Feb 5, 2013

Filed:

May 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

12/600808

Inventors:

Guy Heffez - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06F 7/04
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

726 5, 726 2, 726 3, 726 4, 726 7, 705 64, 705 67, 705 1423, 705 1451

Abstract:

A method and system for authenticating an Internet user identity by cross-referencing and comparing at least two independent sources of information. A first geographical location of computer signature of an internet user is identified and the geographical location of a communication voice device of said internet user is identified to determine a second location. The first and second locations are compared for geographical proximity to confirm the identity of the internet user. Based upon geographical proximity of said locations, a score is assigned to the internet user, and access to a website is allowed or limited based upon said score. Alternatively, additional authentication information can be required or access can be terminated.

US Patent:

8413898, Apr 9, 2013

Filed:

Nov 7, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/290988

Inventors:

Guy Heffez - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06K 5/00

US Classification:

235382, 235380

Abstract:

A computer-implemented method of providing search results responsive to a web enquiry made using an Internet user's wireless communication device. The geographical location of the Internet user's wireless communication device is determined wirelessly. That geographical location is associated with a computer signature of that same Internet user's wireless communication device. Receiving a web enquiry from the Internet user's wireless communication device and replying with geographically relevant information based on the Internet user's location, as determined by reference to the Internet user's computer signature. The location may be cached.

US Patent:

8590007, Nov 19, 2013

Filed:

Apr 18, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/405789

Inventors:

Guy Heffez - New York NY, US

International Classification:

H04L 29/06

US Classification:

726 2, 726 4, 380258, 4554551, 4554552, 4554553, 4554554, 4554555

Abstract:

A method and system for authenticating an internet user identity by cross-referencing and comparing at least two independent sources of information. A first IP address of an internet user is identified and the geographical location of the first IP address is traced to determine a first location. The geographical-location of a communication voice device of said internet user is identified to determine a second location. The first and second locations are compared for geographical proximity to confirm the identity of the internet user. Based upon geographical proximity of said locations, a score is assigned to the internet user, and access to a website is allowed or limited based upon said score. Alternatively, additional authentication information can be required or access can be terminated.

US Patent:

8640197, Jan 28, 2014

Filed:

Mar 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/065691

Inventors:

Guy Heffez - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06F 7/04

US Classification:

726 2, 726 3, 705 35, 705 37, 4554561

Abstract:

A method and system for acquiring an Internet user's consent to be geographically located via at least two independent sources of geographical information while at least one independent source of geographical information is the wireless location of said Internet user's communication voice device. The method does not require any user intervention other than the user's interaction with an Internet site via the Internet user's Internet browser.

US Patent:

20070083919, Apr 12, 2007

Filed:

Jan 9, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/327414

Inventors:

Guy Heffez - New York NY, US

International Classification:

H04L 9/32

US Classification:

726005000

Abstract:

A secure image protocol that can be used as a substitute or additional security layer during the login process or during high-risk transactions. In a first embodiment, the secure image protocol of the present invention is used to provide a secure login. In a second embodiment, the secure image protocol of the present invention is instead used during a login session, and, more particularly, during times when the user requests a high-risk transaction, wherein the secure image protocol provides an extra layer of security during the high-risk transaction.

US Patent:

20090102712, Apr 23, 2009

Filed:

Oct 28, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/260065

Inventors:

Guy Heffez - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G01S 1/00
G01S 5/02

US Classification:

34235706, 342450

Abstract:

A method for facilitating the detection of misuse of an identity during an electronic transaction. The invention comprises at least five embodiments. In a first embodiment, the method comprises the step of: receiving a notification to authenticate the use of an identity at a first location, wherein the identity is associated with a first wireless terminal; determining an approximate location of the first wireless terminal based on cached position information, the approximate location of the first wireless terminal being a second location; determining whether the first and second locations match in geographical proximity; and generating an alert if the first and second locations do not match in geographical proximity. In a second embodiment, an approximate location of the first wireless terminal is determined based on cached position information stored on a GPS position database. Methods of geo-locating a wireless terminal user are within the scope of the present invention.

US Patent:

20090222891, Sep 3, 2009

Filed:

Jan 21, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/357380

Inventors:

Guy Heffez - New York NY, US

International Classification:

G06F 21/00

US Classification:

726 3

Abstract:

A method and system for authenticating an internet user identity by cross-referencing and comparing at least two independent sources of information. A first IP address of an internet user is identified and the geographical location of the first IP address is traced to determine a first location. The geographical-location of a communication voice device of said internet user is identified to determine a second location. The first and second locations are compared for geographical proximity to confirm the identity of the internet user. Based upon geographical proximity of said locations, a score is assigned to the internet user, and access to a website is allowed or limited based upon said score. Alternatively, additional authentication information can be required or access can be terminated. Geographical information is maintained in an updatable cache.