Dynamic Multi-Parameter Fraud Detection Model

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current bill payment systems rely on static bright line parameters for fraud detection, leading to inaccurate identification of fraudulent transactions, resulting in high false positives, resource wastage, and inability to adapt to changing fraud environments.

Innovation Solution

A dynamic multi-parameter predictive modeling system that uses machine learning algorithms to analyze historical fraudulent transactions, generate scoring parameters, and assign scores to new transactions, allowing for real-time fraud detection and adaptation to new data and threats.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If static bright line parameters/rules are used for fraud detection, then the system is simple to operate and implement, but the measurement precision of fraud detection deteriorates leading to high false positives

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidmeasurement precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from static bright line parameters to dynamic multi-parameter predictive modeling that continuously adapts to new fraud patterns. The system uses machine learning algorithms that evolve over time, adjusting detection thresholds and parameters based on emerging threats rather than relying on fixed rules

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the detection parameters from fixed bright line values to dynamic parameters generated through predictive modeling. Multiple parameters are analyzed in combination rather than individually, allowing the system to detect complex fraud patterns that static single-parameter rules cannot identify

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Device complexity

If static bright line parameters are used for fraud detection, then the device complexity is low, but the reliability of fraud detection deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidreliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements dynamic predictive modeling that continuously learns from new data, making the fraud detection process adaptive rather than static. This increases reliability by ensuring the system remains effective against evolving fraud schemes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback loops where detection results and new fraud cases are fed back into the predictive model to continuously improve accuracy. This learning mechanism enhances reliability by systematically reducing false positives over time through accumulated experience

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Loss of energy

If static fraud prevention systems are implemented to minimize liability, then the loss of money from fraud is reduced, but the loss of time and resources increases due to high false positives

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveloss of moneyVSAvoidloss of time
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of energyVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system applies partial action by focusing resources only on transactions that the predictive model identifies as genuinely suspicious. Rather than flagging all transactions above arbitrary thresholds, the system selectively applies detection resources where they are most needed, reducing wasted time on false positives

Inventive Principle:
Principle #16Partial or excessive action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual review processes with automated predictive modeling that can efficiently evaluate multiple parameters simultaneously. This substitution reduces the time and human resources required for fraud detection while maintaining or improving accuracy

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Adaptability or versatility

If static bright line parameters are used, then the adaptability to changing fraud environments is poor, but the device complexity remains low

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system employs dynamic predictive models that automatically adapt to changing fraud patterns without requiring manual reconfiguration. The models continuously learn from new data, enabling the system to stay current with evolving threats while managing complexity through automated processes

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The predictive modeling system performs self-updates and self-optimization without requiring external intervention. The system automatically adjusts its parameters and learning algorithms based on incoming data, providing adaptability while minimizing the operational complexity of manual system maintenance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS10373140B1Method and system for detecting fraudulent bill payment transactions using dynamic multi-parameter predictive modeling
Publication Date: 2019.08.06 INTUIT INC
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AI summary

A method and system for detecting fraudulent bill payment service transactions using dynamic multi-parameter predictive modeling provides for detecting fraudulent bill payment transactions more accurately. Therefore, a technical solution to the long standing technical problem of inaccurate fraudulent bill payment transaction detection is provided. In addition, the method and system for detecting fraudulent bill payment service transactions using dynamic multi-parameter predictive modeling is capable of self-learning and dynamically adapting to new data and/or a changing threat environment. Consequently, a technical solution to the long standing technical problem of static and inflexible fraudulent bill payment transaction detection is also provided.