Multi-Stage Eligibility Analysis for Real-Time Qualification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing user analysis processes for providing cards or lines of credit are inefficient and lack thoroughness, often taking too long and missing important data, leading to inaccurate eligibility determinations, especially in time-constrained situations.

Innovation Solution

A multi-stage analysis system using trained machine learning models to analyze user data in two or more stages, with preliminary and secondary validations, and dynamic updating of models based on real-time feedback to improve accuracy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a thorough analysis of user data is performed to ensure accuracy of eligibility determination, then the reliability and accuracy of the analysis is improved, but the time required for the analysis increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccuracy of eligibility determinationVSAvoidtime required for analysis
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The analysis process is divided into multiple stages: initial quick analysis using available data, intermediate analysis as additional data becomes available, and final comprehensive analysis. This segmentation allows the system to provide timely preliminary results while continuing to gather and process data for improved accuracy over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs preliminary eligibility assessments using currently available user data before all comprehensive data is collected. This allows organizations to make initial determinations quickly while continuing to refine the analysis as additional data becomes available, thereby reducing overall processing time without sacrificing final accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If comprehensive user data is collected and analyzed to ensure thoroughness, then the accuracy of the analysis is improved, but the complexity of the system increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethoroughness of analysisVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts its analysis depth and data collection requirements based on the specific user, program type, and availability of data. Rather than always performing the most comprehensive analysis, the system adapts its thoroughness to match the specific situation, reducing unnecessary complexity while maintaining required accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs intermediary processing layers that manage the complexity of comprehensive data analysis. These intermediaries organize and structure the incoming data streams, managing the complexity of multiple data sources and analysis requirements while maintaining thoroughness in the eligibility determination process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If real-time eligibility determination is performed with limited data, then the speed of processing is improved, but the accuracy of the analysis deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeed of eligibility determinationVSAvoidaccuracy of analysis
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements feedback mechanisms where initial eligibility determinations are continuously refined as additional user data becomes available. The system provides real-time preliminary results based on current data, then uses feedback from incoming data streams to update and improve the accuracy of these determinations without requiring a complete re-analysis.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The eligibility determination process operates continuously rather than in discrete batches. Data collection, analysis, and eligibility assessment occur continuously as data becomes available, allowing the system to maintain high processing speed while progressively improving accuracy as more information is gathered over time.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS20250292323A1Dynamic multi-stage qualification analysis
Publication Date: 2025.09.18 SYNCHRONY BANK
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AI summary

Systems and methods are described for analyzing user data, for instance for eligibility of a user for one or more programs. The user data is analyzed in two or more stages, with each stage including rules and/or program qualification criteria specific to that stage. In some examples, the systems and methods used trained machine learning models for at least one stage of the analysis. The systems and methods disclose identifying one or more programs that the user is eligible for, and in some cases, applying the one or more programs to the user's account.