Abstract:
Provided is a method for transferring a single, integrated financial account from one financial institution. A balance of the integrated account is determined by withdrawals and deposits regardless of to which un-integrated account a particular withdrawal or deposit corresponds. When a customer transfers the account, a complete account history is transferred in addition to assets. Thus, the new financial institution can immediately ascertain the customer's financial track record. Using the complete account history, the new institution can determine such financial parameters as credit rating and interest rates according to the new institution's own criteria. All pending transactions are completed and cleared from the old account. Automatic deposits and withdrawals are also transferred. The new bank sends an address correction to the party that submitted the automatic transaction, identifying both the old and new account destinations.
Abstract:
Provided is a real-time method for calculating a credit report based upon information associated with a single, integrated financial account. The account has an associated balance based upon deposits and withdrawals, regardless of the type of transaction that generated a particular deposit or withdrawal. An account history is maintained and employed to calculate a credit rating. The rating is determined by an inspection of the integrated account. Information associated with the account is transferable. As deposits and withdrawals are made to an account, the credit rating can be adjusted in real-time. Metric information such as the frequency of deposits and withdrawals can be used as a factor in the calculation of a credit rating. Payment made by another customer on a co-signed loan, can also be a factor. Collateral deemed appropriate may be placed in the account and the customer's credit rating adjusted to reflect the value of the collateral.
Abstract:
Provided is a method for transferring automatic debit and deposit transactions from an account at one financial institution to another account at another financial institution. When the account is opened, the old financial institution forwards the request for payment or deposit to the new financial institution. The new institution sends an address correction to the party that automatically submits the automatic transaction, identifying both the old and new accounts. If the transaction is a payment, the payment originates from the new account at the new bank and is transmitted to the original destination. If the transaction is a deposit, the transaction originates from the original institution and is transmitted to the new account at the new institution.
Abstract:
Provided is an integrated financial account that encompasses all types of transactions. The balance of the account is determined by withdrawals and deposits regardless of the type of transaction to which the withdrawal or deposit corresponds. If a debt is presented, the net balance of the account is adjusted downward accordingly. If a credit is presented, the balance is adjusted upward accordingly. If an account has a negative balance, the balance is adjusted to reflect interest expense. If account has a positive balance, an agreed upon interest is accrued. A balance of the integrated account can include collateral and obligations that the customer places in the account. Information about the account can be downloaded to a customer's personal financial management (PFM) tools, which could segment the account into separate components corresponding to traditional accounts. The integrated account can be used as collateral for insurance with balance adjusted based upon risk.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method and system for altering an administrator of a multi-way call during the multi-way call connection and transferring the associated charges from one administrator to another. After a multi-way call connection is established from the originating party to many participating parties, the originating party may be given an opportunity to shift an administrator role to one of the participating parties. The participating party designated to be a new administrator may accept or refuse the request from the originating party. Once the participating party accepts the new administrator role, the subsequent charges may be transferred to the participating party and the originating party may be able to continue in or to drop out from the multi-way call without further responsibility of charges.
Abstract:
A method, computer program product and system that may be used to limit the funds that are available through the use of a business transaction card by having a business transaction card first place a request for an increase of the available funds. A wireless device is sensed within a proximity to a terminal that supports wireless communication and communication between the wireless device and the terminal is established for transferring an identification code from the wireless device to the terminal. The terminal is communicatively connected to a server and the terminal automatically transfers the identification code from the terminal to the server. The server matches the identification code with an account number of the business transaction card and, if authorization exists, automatically increases the funds available balance of the business transaction card.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a flexible system and method for notifying a user when the user has an open document which is inactive over a predetermined period of inactivity defined by the user. The user may be able to set a desirable period of inactivity for each application at the time of the system initialization and change the desirable period of inactivity for an inactive document after the user receives notification.
Abstract:
The present invention presents a method and computer program product for operating a mobile electronic device having a wireless transceiver within an automobile having an on-board computer. The method includes: receiving a wireless information message from the mobile electronic device within the automobile to the on-board computer, establishing a wireless communication link between the on-board computer and the mobile electronic device; communicating instructions from the on-board computer to the mobile electronic device to disable a one or more features within the mobile electronic device; and then communicating reconfiguration instructions from the on-board computer to the mobile electronic device, whereby the mobile electronic device reconfigures itself to become a slave device to the on-board computer. The motorist may then utilize the mobile electronic device through the input and output devices of the on-board computer.
Abstract:
A method, computer program product, and data processing system for transferring mobile telephone minutes or other mobile telephone services or features from one customer to another is disclosed. A customer dials into an interactive service that allows the customer to specify one or more recipients and a number of minutes, services, or features to transfer. A data processing system associated with the customer's mobile telephone service provider effects a transfer of minutes, services, or features from the customer's account to the recipients' accounts. In addition, a notification that the transfer has occurred can be sent to the recipients.
Abstract:
A system, apparatus and method for using an electronic key to open electronic locking devices is provided. With the system, apparatus and method, a key code is sent to a user's wireless communication device and is later used to open a corresponding locking device. The key code is generated by a key supplier based on a master key obtained from a master key supplier, e.g. an electronic lock manufacturer. The key code may include a master key portion, a secondary key portion, an activation/expiration portion, a wireless device identifier portion, a time of issue portion, and a time of last use portion.