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San Diego, CA, United States of America

Alan Brian Tifford

USPTO Granted Patents = 24 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 11

Forward Citations = 550(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal24 out of 2,344 
 
Intuit, Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 2010-2025

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24 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 12430693 - Tax document imaging and processing (2025-09-30),
2. 12026639 - Interactive technique for using a user-provided image of a document to collect information (2024-07-02),
3. 11727316 - Interactive technique for using a user-provided image of a document to collect information (2023-08-15),
4. 10878516 - Tax document imaging and processing (2020-12-29),
5. 10769554 - Interactive technique for using a user-provided image of a document to collect information (2020-09-08),
6. 9916626 - Presentation of image of source of tax data through tax preparation application (2018-03-13),
7. 9665889 - Systems, methods and articles for providing personalized web content based on portable personas (2017-05-30),
8. 9639900 - Systems and methods for tax data capture and use (2017-05-02),
9. 9558521 - System and method for populating a field on a form including remote field level data capture (2017-01-31),
10. 9256783 - Systems and methods for tax data capture and use (2016-02-09),
11. 9213862 - Systems, methods and articles for providing personalized web content based on portable personas (2015-12-15),
12. 8732055 - Method and system for performing a financial rewind (2014-05-20),
13. 8725603 - Method and system for facilitating management of paycheck disbursements (2014-05-13),
14. 8682756 - Visual representation and user feedback on calculated form fields (2014-03-25),
15. 8656273 - Unified data entry for generating multiple forms (2014-02-18),

Title: Innovations by Alan Brian Tifford in Document Information Collection

Introduction

Alan Brian Tifford, an accomplished inventor based in San Diego, CA, has made significant contributions to the field of document information collection with a total of 23 patents to his name. His work focuses on creating innovative techniques that simplify the interaction between users and their documents, particularly in financial contexts.

Latest Patents

Among his notable patents is an interactive technique that enables users to provide information by submitting an image of a document, such as an income tax form. This system allows users to describe the document first, after which they are prompted for specific information related to various fields within the image. The process involves extracting relevant data from the provided images to automatically populate corresponding fields in the document. This innovative approach streamlines information collection and enhances user experience.

Career Highlights

Alan Tifford's professional journey is highlighted by his role at Intuit, Inc., a leader in financial software solutions. Through his position, he has been able to significantly influence the development of user-friendly applications that meet the evolving needs of taxpayers and financial professionals alike.

Collaborations

Tifford has collaborated with talented professionals, including Amir R Eftekhari and Vidya Dinamani, who have also contributed to the success of projects and patents at Intuit Inc. Their teamwork reflects the dynamic nature of innovation and the importance of collaborative efforts in bringing ideas to fruition.

Conclusion

Alan Brian Tifford's innovative approaches to collecting information through user-provided images of documents exemplify how technology can simplify complex processes. His work not only showcases the importance of patent development but also underscores the collaborative spirit of inventors in driving advancements in user-centric solutions.

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