Houston, TX, United States of America

Charles McGinnis

This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents and 1 published patent application. Top assignee: First Data Corporation. Active years: 2010-2017.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Charles McGinnis. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/charles-mcginnis

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 2 

% Patents Active = 50.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.4

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 2010-2017

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2 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Innovations by Charles McGinnis

Introduction

Charles McGinnis is an accomplished inventor based in Houston, TX. He has made significant contributions to the field of financial technology, particularly in the area of transaction processing. With a total of 2 patents to his name, McGinnis continues to push the boundaries of innovation.

Latest Patents

One of McGinnis's latest patents is titled "Systems and methods for processing decoupled debit transactions." This invention relates to systems and methods that facilitate the processing of decoupled debit transactions. In one embodiment, the system includes a device equipped with a camera and a graphical user interface. The device captures user information for a transaction and an image of a check, generating a transaction message that is sent to a server for processing. The system also provides indications of user enrollment in a decoupled debit program.

Another notable patent is "System and method for overturning of risk evaluation performed by risk model to control financial risk." This invention involves a risk assessment system that evaluates the risk of approving financial transactions, such as payments by check. It provides a mechanism for determining whether to accept or decline a check based on calculated risk assessments. The system also includes a process for calculating the risk of overturning original decisions, which aids customer service agents in making informed choices.

Career Highlights

Charles McGinnis is currently employed at First Data Corporation, where he applies his expertise in financial technology. His work focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance transaction security and efficiency.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, McGinnis has collaborated with talented professionals, including Thad Kroon and Christopher J Baehr. These collaborations have contributed to the successful development of his patented technologies.

Conclusion

Charles McGinnis is a notable inventor whose work in financial technology has led to significant advancements in transaction processing. His patents reflect a commitment to innovation and improving financial systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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