Plaid has patented a method for accessing user data from external financial service systems using an application proxy instance. The system simulates the external application, negotiates communication, retrieves data, and formats it for standardized access. This innovation streamlines access to financial data for users. GlobalData’s report on Plaid gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Programmatic access of external financial service systems
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11922492B2) discloses a computer-implemented method for accessing user data using an application proxy instance. The method involves receiving a request for user data associated with a user's account from a computing device via a normalized API, generating a specific application proxy instance for the user, negotiating registration with the financial institution, storing the instance in memory, initiating a communication session to retrieve the data, formatting it to a standardized format, and transmitting it back to the computing device. The patent also includes provisions for subsequent requests, handling expired communication sessions, and scenarios where the requested data is not available through the initial proxy instance.
Furthermore, the patent describes a computing platform designed for accessing user data at a financial institution using an application proxy instance. The platform includes a processor, communication interface, and memory storing instructions for executing various functions such as receiving user data requests, generating application proxy instances, negotiating registration, initiating communication sessions, retrieving and formatting data, and handling subsequent requests and expired sessions. The platform is capable of determining when a communication session has expired and taking appropriate actions to retrieve the requested data. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive system for efficient and secure access to user data through application proxy instances at financial institutions, enhancing user experience and data management processes.
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