IP Library › Granted Patent US 11,847,623
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US 11,847,623 · App. 17/313,803 · Granted Dec 19, 2023

Systems and methods for integrating web platforms with mobile device operations

Inventors: Urich T. Bowers (Brideville, PA); Mecal McDade (New Alexandria, PA); Todd Tkach (Wexford, PA); Jeremy Moore (Pittsburgh, PA); Fernando Alfaro (Sewickley, PA)
Assignee: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 11,847,623
App. No.
17/313,803
Granted
Dec 19, 2023
Kind
B1
Abstract

A system for managing a financial account in a low cash mode. The system may include a memory storing instructions, and a processor configured to execute the instructions to perform operations. The operations may include providing an interface; providing a notification to a user when a balance in the first account is deemed to be in low cash mode; presenting, when the first account balance is deemed to be in low cash mode, an option for a transfer request; receiving, a selection of the option for the transfer request to connect the first account with a second account; transferring funds from the second account to the first account; notifying the user that funds have been transferred from the second account to the first account; and further notifying the user that the balance in the first account is greater than the threshold value.

Claims (104)

1. A system, comprising:

a memory storing instructions;

a database, in electronic communication with the memory, configured to store information comprising:

account information associated with an account at an institution;

user information for a user associated with the account;

a user device unique identifier for a user device associated with the user;

information on a plurality of interface sections for a graphical user interface associated with an application on the user device;

an account balance associated with the account; and

a current balance of the account;

at least one processor, in electronic communication with the database, configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:

associating the user device unique identifier with the account based on the account information;

associating a card with the account based on the account information;

associating an account status with a first mode or a second mode based on the current balance of the account;

providing for display, on the application of the user device, a setup dashboard configuration comprising a plurality of setup graphical user interfaces corresponding to a plurality of micro-applications, including:

a first setup interface for receiving a first setting for a second mode threshold, wherein the first setup interface includes a first interactive selectable control that allows the user to select the second mode threshold;

a second setup interface for receiving a second setting for at least one default behavior when the account is in the second mode;

a third setup interface for receiving a third interactive selective control for enabling or disabling a smart lock for the card;

a fourth setup interface for receiving a length of time representing the length of time before a deduction is added into the account; and

a fifth setup interface for receiving balance change control, wherein the fifth setup interface provides a fifth interactive selective control to determine the display of balance change control information and balance change options;

replacing the setup dashboard configuration with a first mode dashboard configuration comprising one or more first mode interface sections having selectable controls associated with the first mode;

determining whether the account is in the second mode by:

comparing the current balance to the second mode threshold; and

determining that the current balance is below the second mode threshold;

responsive to determining that the account is in the second mode:

disabling and replacing the first mode dashboard configuration with a second mode dashboard configuration;

wherein the processor permits the user to navigate only within the second mode dashboard configuration for performing a limited set of electronic operations associated with a set of electronic balance controls and one or more default controls;

receiving a request from the institution to disable at least one interface section on the application of the user device;

dimming the requested at least one interface section to light gray, in response to receiving the request; and

disabling user interaction with the requested at least one interface section on the application of the user device.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:

prior to receiving the request to disable at least one setup interface, transmitting from the institution or a third-party service provider an option to the user to disable the at least one setup interface on the application of the user device.

3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:

presenting the option through a call, a web-based interface, or an in-person meeting.

4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:

prior to transmitting the option to the user, the institution receiving the user request to disable at least one setup interface on the application of the user's device through a call, a web-based interface, or a branch visit.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second setup interface includes a second interactive selectable control for the user to choose a default behavior the account is in the second mode status.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the third setup interface includes a third interactive selectable control for notification alerts, automatic time extensions, and the card lock.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the fourth setup interface includes a fourth interactive selectable control that allows the user to choose a default behavior the account is in the second mode status.

8. A system, comprising:

a memory storing instructions;

a database, in electronic communication with the memory, configured to store information comprising:

account information associated with an account at an institution;

user information for a user associated with the account;

a user device unique identifier for a user device associated with the user;

information on a plurality of interface sections for a graphical user interface associated with an application on the user device

an account balance associated with the account; and

a current balance of the account

at least one processor, in electronic communication with the database, configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:

associating the user device unique identifier with the account based on the account information;

associating a card with the account based on the account information;

associating an account status with a first mode or a second mode based on the current balance of the account;

providing for display, on the application of the user device, a setup dashboard configuration comprising a plurality of setup graphical user interfaces corresponding to a plurality of micro-applications, including:

a first setup interface for receiving a first setting for a second mode threshold, wherein the first setup interface includes a first interactive selectable control that allows the user to select the second mode threshold;

a second setup interface for receiving a second setting for at least one default behavior when the account is in the second mode;

a third setup interface for receiving a third interactive selective control for enabling or disabling a smart lock for the card;

a fourth setup interface for receiving a length of time representing the length of time before a deduction is added into the account;

a fifth setup interface for receiving balance change control, wherein the fifth setup interface provides a fifth interactive selective control to determine the display of balance change control information and balance change options; and

a sixth setup interface for receiving a sixth settings for balance loading options;

replacing the setup dashboard configuration with a first mode dashboard configuration comprising one or more first mode interface sections having selectable controls associated with the first mode;

determining whether the account is in the second mode by:

comparing the current balance to the second mode threshold; and

determining that the current balance is below the second mode threshold;

responsive to determining that the account is in the second mode:

disabling and replacing the first mode dashboard configuration with a second mode dashboard configuration;

wherein the processor permits the user to navigate only within the second mode dashboard configuration for performing a limited set of electronic operations associated with a set of electronic balance controls and one or more default controls;

receiving a request from the institution to disable at least one interface section on the application of the user device

dimming the requested at least one interface sections to light gray, in response to receiving the request; and

disabling user interaction with the requested at least one interface section on the application of the user device.

9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:

prior to receiving the request to disable at least one setup interface, transmitting from the institute or a third-party service provider, an option to the user to disable the at least one setup interface on the application of the user device.

10. The system of claim 8 , wherein at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:

presenting the option through a call, a web-based interface, or an in-person meeting.

11. The system of claim 9 , wherein at least one processor is configured to execute the instructions to perform operations comprising:

prior to transmitting the option to the user, the institution receiving the user request to disable at least one setup interface on the application of the user's device through a call, a web-based interface, or a branch visit.

12. The system of claim 8 , wherein the second setup interface includes a second interactive selectable control for the user to choose a default behavior the account is in the second mode status.

13. The system of claim 8 , wherein the third setup interface includes a third interactive selectable control for notification alerts, automatic time extensions, and the card lock.

14. The system of claim 8 , wherein the fourth setup interface includes a fourth interactive selectable control that allows the user to choose a default behavior the account is in the second mode status.

15. A computer-implemented method, comprising:

associating a user with an account at an institution;

associating the account with a user device associated with the user based on a user device unique identifier;

associating a card with the account based on the account information;

associating an account status with a first mode or a second mode based on the current balance of the account;

providing for display, on the application of the user device, a setup dashboard configuration comprising a plurality of setup interface sections corresponding to a plurality of micro-applications, including:

a first setup interface for receiving a first setting for a second mode threshold, wherein the first setup interface includes a first interactive selectable control that allows the user to select the second mode threshold;

a second setup interface for receiving a second setting for at least one default behavior when the account is in the second mode;

a third setup interface for receiving a third interactive selective control for enabling or disabling a smart lock for the card;

a fourth setup interface for receiving a length of time representing the length of time before a deduction is added into the account;

a fifth setup interface for receiving balance change control, wherein the fifth setup interface provides a fifth interactive selective control to determine the display of balance change control information and balance change options; and

a sixth setup interface for receiving a sixth settings for balance loading options;

replacing the setup dashboard configuration with first mode dashboard configuration comprising one or more first mode interface sections having selectable controls associated with the first mode;

determining whether the account is in the second mode by:

comparing the current balance to the second mode threshold; and

determining that the current balance is below the second mode threshold;

responsive to determining that the account is in the second mode:

disabling and replacing the first mode dashboard configuration with a second mode dashboard configuration;

wherein the processor permits the user to navigate only within the second mode dashboard configuration for performing a limited set of electronic operations associated with a set of electronic balance controls and one or more default controls;

receiving a request from the institution to disable at least one interface section on the application of the user device

dimming the requested at least one of the interface sections to light gray, in response to receiving the request; and

disabling user interaction with the requested at least one interface section on the application of the user device.

16. The computer-implemented method of claim 15 , further comprising: prior to receiving the request to disable at least one setup interface, transmitting from the institute or a third-party service provider, an option to the user to disable the at least one setup interface on the application of the user device.

17. The computer-implemented method of claim 15 , further comprising presenting the option through a call, or a web-based interface, or an in-person meeting.

18. The computer-implemented method of claim 15 , further comprising: the second setup interface including a second interactive selectable control for the user to choose a default behavior the account is in the second mode status.

19. The computer-implemented method of claim 15 , further comprising the third setup interface including a third interactive selectable control for notification alerts, automatic time extensions, and the card lock.

20. The computer-implemented method of claim 15 , further comprising the fourth setup interface including a fourth interactive selectable control that allows the user to choose a default behavior the account is in the second mode status.

Assignments (2)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE RECEIVING PARTY DATA NMAE PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 056162 FRAME: 0410. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Feb 5, 2023
From: BOWERS, URICH T.; MCDADE, MECAL; TKACH, TODD; MOORE, JEREMY; ALFARO, FERNANDO
To: THE PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
Reel/Frame 062637/0084 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 6, 2021
From: BOWERS, URICH T.; MCDADE, MECAL; TKACH, TODD; MOORE, JEREMY; ALFARO, FERNANDO
To: PNC FINANCIAL SERVICES GROUP, INC.
Reel/Frame 056162/0410 →
Continuity (2)
Continuation 17027250 · Sep 21, 2020
Provisional Application 62983572 · Feb 28, 2020
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