Secure Remote Account Onboarding With Third-Party Verification

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional onboarding processes require users and representatives to be physically present at the same location, limiting remote collaboration and security, and are inflexible to process changes due to hardcoded computing devices.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing dynamic graphical user interfaces, machine learning, and advanced security protocols enables remote, secure, and interactive onboarding through user devices, allowing real-time collaboration and automated processes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional onboarding processes require physical presence at the same location, then security and authentication can be ensured, but remote collaboration is limited and geographical constraints increase

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovesecurityVSAvoidremote collaboration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a computing device as an intermediary between the user and the banking representative. This device enables secure remote authentication by transmitting user data and receiving verification codes without requiring physical presence, thus maintaining security while enabling remote collaboration

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical requirement of physical presence with an electronic system. The computing device with camera and display substitutes for in-person interaction, allowing authentication and onboarding processes to occur remotely while maintaining security protocols

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

2Device complexity

If computing devices are hardcoded with software, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to process changes is limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidadaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic software that can adapt to different onboarding processes and changes. The computing device runs flexible software applications that can be updated and configured to accommodate process changes, making the system dynamic rather than static and hardcoded

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The computing device is designed with universal capabilities to handle multiple onboarding scenarios and process variations. The device can adapt to different banking representatives, users, and authentication methods, making it versatile rather than dedicated to a single hardcoded function

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If hybrid onboarding processes are used, then authentication can be performed, but users must be physically present at the same location

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveauthenticationVSAvoidtravel time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a digital copy of the authentication process that occurs remotely. Instead of requiring physical presence, the system captures and verifies user data through the computing device's camera and display, creating an electronic replica of the in-person authentication process that eliminates travel time while maintaining security

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

4Adaptability or versatility

If manual onboarding processes are used, then flexibility is maintained, but productivity is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveflexibilityVSAvoidonboarding speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service capabilities where users can independently complete portions of the onboarding process through the computing device interface. The system automatically captures data, verifies information, and guides users through steps, reducing manual intervention while maintaining flexibility and accelerating the onboarding process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS12438860B2Systems and methods for secure and remote onboarding
Publication Date: 2025.10.07 CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP
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AI summary

In some examples, a computing system may include one or more processors and a memory that includes instructions. Additionally, the one or more processors may execute the instructions to receive, from a user device, a request to create an account, and, in response to receiving the request, transmit a first message to the user device. Moreover, the one or more processors may execute the instructions to receive additional identifiable data received from the user device and implement a set of confirmation operations that includes verifying at least the additional identifiable data based on third-party data. Further, the one or more processors may execute the instructions to, based at least on the verification of at least the additional identifiable data, implement a second set of operations that cause the one or more processors to generate the account including one or more account related features specified by the user.