| 02/04/20 | THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT KIT FOR ALLERGIES BASED ON DNA PROFILES A therapeutic treatment kit includes a container for holding a plurality of compartmentalized therapeutic dispensers. Each of the therapeutic dispensers includes a plurality of vials of antigens, and a plurality of containers of supplements disposed in compartments, each of the compartments labeled with the name of the supplement. A compartment is also provided for containing applicators or the antigens, such that an individual can extract the antigen from the vial in a single dose; and para instructions associated with a therapeutic program for utilizing the vials of antigens and the supplements in accordance with a therapeutic program that is predefined. The construction of the kit, including the dosages of the antigen, the types of antigens and the supplements all associated with a particular therapeutic program. | ||
| 02/04/20 | THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT KIT FOR ALLERGIES BASED ON DNA PROFILES A therapeutic treatment kit includes a container for holding a plurality of compartmentalized therapeutic dispensers. Each of the therapeutic dispensers includes a plurality of vials of antigens, and a plurality of containers of supplements disposed in compartments, each of the compartments labeled with the name of the supplement. A compartment is also provided for containing applicators or the antigens, such that an individual can extract the antigen from the vial in a single dose; and para instructions associated with a therapeutic program for utilizing the vials of antigens and the supplements in accordance with a therapeutic program that is predefined. The construction of the kit, including the dosages of the antigen, the types of antigens and the supplements all associated with a particular therapeutic program. | ||
| 01/22/20 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 01/22/20 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 01/07/20 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUAL TRIGGER TO PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for performing a diagnostic test comprises generating a first visual trigger on a display screen of a mobile device responsive to activation of an application on the mobile device. An image of a diagnostic test presently viewed by a camera incorporated with the mobile device is displayed on the display screen of the mobile device. The diagnostic test has a second visual trigger thereon. The image and the first visual trigger are displayed on the display screen at a same time. An image is captured by the application of the diagnostic test responsive to alignment of the first visual trigger with the second visual trigger on the display screen of the mobile device. The captured image is processed to provide test results for the diagnostic test. | ||
| 01/07/20 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUAL TRIGGER TO PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for performing a diagnostic test comprises generating a first visual trigger on a display screen of a mobile device responsive to activation of an application on the mobile device. An image of a diagnostic test presently viewed by a camera incorporated with the mobile device is displayed on the display screen of the mobile device. The diagnostic test has a second visual trigger thereon. The image and the first visual trigger are displayed on the display screen at a same time. An image is captured by the application of the diagnostic test responsive to alignment of the first visual trigger with the second visual trigger on the display screen of the mobile device. The captured image is processed to provide test results for the diagnostic test. | ||
| 12/30/19 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 12/30/19 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 11/05/19 | CODE TRIGGER TELEMEDICINE SESSION A system for creating a unique transaction ID (UTID) securely representing a medical diagnostic transaction between a user/patient and a telemedicine professional is provided. The system includes a first central office database configured to store medical information and profile information for a plurality of users/patients, a second central office database configured to store UTIDs, a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to receive test information, initiate generation of a UTID for the new diagnostic transaction, analyze the received test information to determine if the test information indicates a positive or a negative result, transfer the analysis results back to the user/patient’s MU, and receive from the MU a request for a telemedicine professional session. | ||
| 11/05/19 | CODE TRIGGER TELEMEDICINE SESSION A system for creating a unique transaction ID (UTID) securely representing a medical diagnostic transaction between a user/patient and a telemedicine professional is provided. The system includes a first central office database configured to store medical information and profile information for a plurality of users/patients, a second central office database configured to store UTIDs, a memory, and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to receive test information, initiate generation of a UTID for the new diagnostic transaction, analyze the received test information to determine if the test information indicates a positive or a negative result, transfer the analysis results back to the user/patient’s MU, and receive from the MU a request for a telemedicine professional session. | ||
| 10/16/19 | PREDILUTION SETS FOR DISTRIBUTING ANTIGENS A method for delivering allergens to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable containers that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, dispensing from each of sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigens into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, wherein the end-use seal containers filled from each of the sequential bulk containers comprises a group of end-use sealable containers associated with each of the sequential bulk containers, sealing each of the end-use containers after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable containers from each of the groups of end-use sealable containers into a container comprising a kit. | ||
| 10/15/19 | ANTIGEN REGIONAL TESTING KIT A method for administering tests using a regional antigen testing kit is provided. The method comprises providing the regional antigen testing kit, extracting a predetermined amount of concentrated antigen from one of a plurality of concentrated antigens, dispensing the predetermined amount of concentrated antigen into a corresponding one of a plurality of wells, as indicated by visual indicia, repeating the extracting and dispensing steps until a desired number of the plurality of wells contain concentrated antigen, providing a prick tester having a plurality of needles extending thereon, aligning the plurality of needles of the prick tester with the plurality of wells, inserting each of the plurality of needles of the prick tester into one of the plurality of wells, and applying the plurality of needles of the prick tester to the skin of a patient to elicit a potential response. | ||
| 10/15/19 | ANTIGEN REGIONAL TESTING KIT A method for administering tests using a regional antigen testing kit is provided. The method comprises providing the regional antigen testing kit, extracting a predetermined amount of concentrated antigen from one of a plurality of concentrated antigens, dispensing the predetermined amount of concentrated antigen into a corresponding one of a plurality of wells, as indicated by visual indicia, repeating the extracting and dispensing steps until a desired number of the plurality of wells contain concentrated antigen, providing a prick tester having a plurality of needles extending thereon, aligning the plurality of needles of the prick tester with the plurality of wells, inserting each of the plurality of needles of the prick tester into one of the plurality of wells, and applying the plurality of needles of the prick tester to the skin of a patient to elicit a potential response. | ||
| 08/05/19 | PREDILUTION SETS FOR DISTRIBUTING ANTIGENS A method for delivering allergens to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable containers that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, dispensing from each of sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigens into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, wherein the end-use seal containers filled from each of the sequential bulk containers comprises a group of end-use sealable containers associated with each of the sequential bulk containers, sealing each of the end-use containers after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable containers from each of the groups of end-use sealable containers into a container comprising a kit. | ||
| 08/05/19 | PREDILUTION SETS FOR DISTRIBUTING ANTIGENS A method for delivering allergens to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable containers that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, dispensing from each of sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigens into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, wherein the end-use seal containers filled from each of the sequential bulk containers comprises a group of end-use sealable containers associated with each of the sequential bulk containers, sealing each of the end-use containers after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable containers from each of the groups of end-use sealable containers into a container comprising a kit. | ||
| 08/02/19 | Device for industry-specific content streaming A device for industry-specific content streaming includes a network interface, a display, a memory, and at least one processor coupled to the network interface and the memory. The at least one processor is configured to transmit a request for a digital content item to a remote server, wherein the digital content item is classified according to a specific classification code, receive a manifest file associated with the digital content item, wherein the manifest file includes a location for at least one segment file associated with the digital content item, determine using the manifest file a location on the remote server of a segment file, transmit to the remote server a request for the segment file stored on the remote server, receive the segment file in response to the request for the segment file, and present contents of the segment file on the display of the electronic device. | ||
| 08/02/19 | METHOD FOR DILUTING AND MIXING IMMUNOMODULATORS INTO A CONSOLIDATED COMPOUND A method for delivering an immunomodulator to a patient includes providing a bottle of concentrated immunomodulator extract; progressively diluting the antigen extract in sterile bottles; selecting a prescribed amount from a desired one of the dilution bottles; providing a viscous encapsulation material that is able to introduce antigens contained therein through the skin of a patient; introducing one or more doses of the selected prescribed amount of diluted immunomodulator into the viscous encapsulation material; disposing a prescribed amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator therein within a container that is able to dispense such viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator; dispensing from the container the amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the diluted immunomodulator in an amount equal to a single dose; and applying the dispensed viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator to the skin by the patient or a medical professional. | ||
| 08/02/19 | DEVICE FOR INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CONTENT STREAMING A device for industry-specific content streaming includes a network interface, a display, a memory, and at least one processor coupled to the network interface and the memory. The at least one processor is configured to transmit a request for a digital content item to a remote server, wherein the digital content item is classified according to a specific classification code, receive a manifest file associated with the digital content item, wherein the manifest file includes a location for at least one segment file associated with the digital content item, determine using the manifest file a location on the remote server of a segment file, transmit to the remote server a request for the segment file stored on the remote server, receive the segment file in response to the request for the segment file, and present contents of the segment file on the display of the electronic device. | ||
| 08/02/19 | METHOD FOR DILUTING AND MIXING IMMUNOMODULATORS INTO A CONSOLIDATED COMPOUND A method for delivering an immunomodulator to a patient includes providing a bottle of concentrated immunomodulator extract; progressively diluting the antigen extract in sterile bottles; selecting a prescribed amount from a desired one of the dilution bottles; providing a viscous encapsulation material that is able to introduce antigens contained therein through the skin of a patient; introducing one or more doses of the selected prescribed amount of diluted immunomodulator into the viscous encapsulation material; disposing a prescribed amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator therein within a container that is able to dispense such viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator; dispensing from the container the amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the diluted immunomodulator in an amount equal to a single dose; and applying the dispensed viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator to the skin by the patient or a medical professional. | ||
| 08/02/19 | DEVICE FOR INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CONTENT STREAMING A device for industry-specific content streaming includes a network interface, a display, a memory, and at least one processor coupled to the network interface and the memory. The at least one processor is configured to transmit a request for a digital content item to a remote server, wherein the digital content item is classified according to a specific classification code, receive a manifest file associated with the digital content item, wherein the manifest file includes a location for at least one segment file associated with the digital content item, determine using the manifest file a location on the remote server of a segment file, transmit to the remote server a request for the segment file stored on the remote server, receive the segment file in response to the request for the segment file, and present contents of the segment file on the display of the electronic device. | ||
| 06/25/19 | System and method for audiovisual response to retail diagnostic product A system and method are provided for presenting self-diagnostic test instructions in the form of audiovisual messages. The system and method include collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with a testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects of the system and method present test instructions to the user in the form of audiovisual messages. The audiovisual messages are provided to the user as a response to an interaction with a retail diagnostic product. In some aspects, the complete audiovisual message is presented before the user may complete a self-diagnostic test. | ||
| 06/25/19 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUDIOVISUAL RESPONSE TO RETAIL DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCT A system and method are provided for presenting self-diagnostic test instructions in the form of audiovisual messages. The system and method include collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with a testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects of the system and method present test instructions to the user in the form of audiovisual messages. The audiovisual messages are provided to the user as a response to an interaction with a retail diagnostic product. In some aspects, the complete audiovisual message is presented before the user may complete a self-diagnostic test. | ||
| 06/25/19 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUDIOVISUAL RESPONSE TO RETAIL DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCT A system and method are provided for presenting self-diagnostic test instructions in the form of audiovisual messages. The system and method include collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with a testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects of the system and method present test instructions to the user in the form of audiovisual messages. The audiovisual messages are provided to the user as a response to an interaction with a retail diagnostic product. In some aspects, the complete audiovisual message is presented before the user may complete a self-diagnostic test. | ||
| 03/15/19 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HAPTIC MAPPING OF A CONFIGURABLE VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT A system for providing a configurable virtual reality environment model includes a plurality of wall panels that are removeably interconnectable with each other without a need for tools. A plurality of floor sections are removeably interconnectable without a need for tools and include a connection interface for removeably connecting the wall panels to the plurality of floor sections. The plurality of wall panels are configured to place physical walls in a location that corresponds to a virtual wall located within a virtual reality world such that when a virtual reality display shows the user touching a wall in the virtual reality world, the user feels the physical wall placed in the configurable virtual reality environment. At least one network accessible component associated with a portion of the plurality of wall panels provides tactile feedback to a user responsive to the user coming within a predetermined distance of a wall panel. A network controller connected to the at least one network accessible component through a network actuates operation of the at least one network accessible component responsive to the user coming within the predetermined distance of the wall panel. | ||
| 03/15/19 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HAPTIC MAPPING OF A CONFIGURABLE VIRTUAL REALITY ENVIRONMENT A system for providing a configurable virtual reality environment model includes a plurality of wall panels that are removeably interconnectable with each other without a need for tools. A plurality of floor sections are removeably interconnectable without a need for tools and include a connection interface for removeably connecting the wall panels to the plurality of floor sections. The plurality of wall panels are configured to place physical walls in a location that corresponds to a virtual wall located within a virtual reality world such that when a virtual reality display shows the user touching a wall in the virtual reality world, the user feels the physical wall placed in the configurable virtual reality environment. At least one network accessible component associated with a portion of the plurality of wall panels provides tactile feedback to a user responsive to the user coming within a predetermined distance of a wall panel. A network controller connected to the at least one network accessible component through a network actuates operation of the at least one network accessible component responsive to the user coming within the predetermined distance of the wall panel. | ||
| 01/08/19 | System and method for using a mobile device as an input device for surveys at a live event A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 01/08/19 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 01/08/19 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 11/15/18 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR TESTING FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING ZIKA, PREGNANCY, AND THE TORCH COMPLEX A system for providing immunoassay test results for multiple medical conditions, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, a conjugate pad containing particles for conjugating with antibodies or antigens present in the biologic sample, and a membrane strip having a test line and a control line, wherein the test line and the control line are viewable, and a mobile device having a camera, a viewing screen, and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to capture an image of the testing device, process an image to determine pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and present test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 11/15/18 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR TESTING FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND THE TORCH COMPLEX A system for providing immunoassay test results for multiple medical conditions, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, a conjugate pad containing particles for conjugating with antibodies or antigens present in the biologic sample, and a membrane strip having a test line and a control line, wherein the test line and the control line are viewable, and a mobile device having a camera, a viewing screen, and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to capture an image of the testing device, process an image to determine pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and present test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 11/15/18 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR TESTING FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING ZIKA AND PREGNANCY A system for providing immunoassay test results for multiple medical conditions, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, a conjugate pad containing particles for conjugating with antibodies or antigens present in the biologic sample, and a membrane strip having a test line and a control line, wherein the test line and the control line are viewable, and a mobile device having a camera, a viewing screen, and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to capture an image of the testing device, process an image to determine pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and present test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 11/15/18 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR TESTING FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING ZIKA, PREGNANCY, AND THE TORCH COMPLEX A system for providing immunoassay test results for multiple medical conditions, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, a conjugate pad containing particles for conjugating with antibodies or antigens present in the biologic sample, and a membrane strip having a test line and a control line, wherein the test line and the control line are viewable, and a mobile device having a camera, a viewing screen, and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to capture an image of the testing device, process an image to determine pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and present test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 11/15/18 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR TESTING FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING PREGNANCY AND THE TORCH COMPLEX A system for providing immunoassay test results for multiple medical conditions, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, a conjugate pad containing particles for conjugating with antibodies or antigens present in the biologic sample, and a membrane strip having a test line and a control line, wherein the test line and the control line are viewable, and a mobile device having a camera, a viewing screen, and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to capture an image of the testing device, process an image to determine pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and present test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 11/15/18 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FOR TESTING FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS INCLUDING ZIKA AND PREGNANCY A system for providing immunoassay test results for multiple medical conditions, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, a conjugate pad containing particles for conjugating with antibodies or antigens present in the biologic sample, and a membrane strip having a test line and a control line, wherein the test line and the control line are viewable, and a mobile device having a camera, a viewing screen, and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to capture an image of the testing device, process an image to determine pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and present test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 11/14/18 | MICROFLUIDIC TESTING SYSTEM FOR MOBILE VETERINARY APPLICATIONS A method for generating a treatment plan in response to medical test results is provided. The method comprises requesting point-of-care (POC) services from a mobile POC unit, receiving at a server confirmation of delivery of POC services to a patient, receiving at the server one or more test results as a result of operation of a medical testing device used in the POC services, wherein the one or more test results includes a determination of the efficacy and dosage level of a medication, generating at the server an updated digital patient record reflecting the one or more test results, and transmitting by the server to a medical entity a treatment plan based on the efficacy and dosage level determined for the medication, wherein the treatment plan is a dosage regimen for the medication. | ||
| 11/14/18 | MICROFLUIDIC TESTING SYSTEM FOR MOBILE VETERINARY APPLICATIONS A method for generating a treatment plan in response to medical test results is provided. The method comprises requesting point-of-care (POC) services from a mobile POC unit, receiving at a server confirmation of delivery of POC services to a patient, receiving at the server one or more test results as a result of operation of a medical testing device used in the POC services, wherein the one or more test results includes a determination of the efficacy and dosage level of a medication, generating at the server an updated digital patient record reflecting the one or more test results, and transmitting by the server to a medical entity a treatment plan based on the efficacy and dosage level determined for the medication, wherein the treatment plan is a dosage regimen for the medication. | ||
| 11/10/18 | DATABASE AND MACHINE LEARNING IN RESPONSE TO PARALLEL SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP A method for generating medical trends based on medical test results by a server, comprising obtaining results from a first test related to a medical condition of a first patient, obtaining results from a second test related to a medical condition second patient, wherein the results include patient information and efficacy and dosage level information of a medication, comparing the patient information and the test results of the first patient with the patient information and the test results of the second patient, determining that a patient characteristic of the first patient matches a patient characteristic of the second patient, storing a potential trend, receiving a plurality of additional test results, determining that the potential trend is found in the additional test results in an amount that is above a threshold, and altering the potential trend to an active trend. | ||
| 11/10/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING EFFICACY AND DOSAGE USING PARALLEL/SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP A method for determining a treatment agent and dosage level for a biologic material includes the biologic sample is pumped into each of a first plurality of parallel pathways from the first reservoir using a micro-pump. A separate treatment agent of the plurality of treatment agents is applied within each of the first plurality of parallel pathways. The treatment agent providing a best treatment efficacy for the predetermined biologic material within the biologic sample is determined. A second portion of the biologic sample is pumped into a selected second parallel pathway associated with the determined treatment agent of a second plurality of parallel pathways from the first reservoir using a second micro-pump. The determined treatment agent at a plurality of different dosage levels is applied within the selected second parallel pathway. A dosage level of the plurality of different dosage levels of the determined treatment agent is determined. | ||
| 11/10/18 | BIOFLUIDIC TRIGGERING SYSTEM AND METHOD A method of signaling a medical response action comprises receiving a biofluidic input from a client or application, by a logical testing unit, wherein the logical testing unit comprising a testing display and a persistent testing mechanism, further wherein the persistent testing mechanism comprising one or more analogical data processors, generating one or more logical results from the processing of biofluidic data from the biofluidic input, displaying, on the testing display of the logical testing unit, the one or more logical results, capturing the logical indicators on the testing display with a mobile computing unit, generating, by the mobile computing unit, a pixelated result and an action result, displaying, on the mobile display, the pixelated result and action result, responsive to a signaling input from the client or application, the mobile computing unit processes, by one or more processors, the signaling input and generating an action response packet. | ||
| 11/10/18 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESPONSE SYSTEM BASED ON TESTING WITH PARALLEL/SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP An artificial intelligence response system comprises a centralized system having associated therewith a trained database, a tends engine, and a plurality of patient records, a plurality of interconnected entities connected over a network to the centralized system, and a voice-activated assistant device connected over the network to the centralized system and to the interconnected entities, the voice-activated assistant device including a memory operatively coupled to a processor, wherein the processor is configured to receive medical information pertaining to a patient’s health from the centralized system, request a treatment regimen for the patient from the centralized system, receive a voice command from a medical professional to retrieve additional medical information, request additional medical information in response to the voice command, and request one or more actions related to treating a patient. | ||
| 11/10/18 | COMMUNICATION LOOP AND RECORD LOOP SYSTEM FOR PARALLEL/SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP A method for generating a treatment plan in response to medical test results is provided. The method comprises receiving at a server one or more test results as a result of operation of a medical testing device, wherein the one or more test results includes a determination of the efficacy and dosage level of a medication, generating at the server an updated digital patient record reflecting the one or more test results, and transmitting by the server to a medical entity a treatment plan based on the efficacy and dosage level determined for the medication, wherein the treatment plan is a dosage regimen for the medication. | ||
| 11/10/18 | MODULAR PARALLEL/SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP A system for testing a treatment agent for a biologic material includes an input for receiving a biologic sample. A plurality of micro-pumps pump a portion of the biologic sample from the first reservoir into a connected module. A first module includes a first plurality of testing pathways for testing a first portion of the biologic sample. A first module connector removeably connects the first module to the distributor module. A second module includes a second plurality of testing pathways for testing a second portion of the biologic sample. The selected pathway applies at least one dosage level of a treatment agent to the second portion of the biologic sample. A second module connector removeably connects the second module to the distributor module, wherein treatment agent and the plurality of dosage levels tested by the system may be selected by selecting the second module associated with the second module connector. | ||
| 11/10/18 | MICROFLUIDIC TESTING SYSTEM WITH CELL CAPTURE/ANALYSIS REGIONS FOR PROCESSING IN A PARALLEL AND SERIAL MANNER A microfluidic chip system includes an input for receiving the biologic sample, and a first reading window for enabling a detection of the biologic material within the biologic sample. A first plurality of pathways is provided each for determining a treatment agent providing a best treatment efficacy for the predetermined biologic material. A first micro-pump is provided for pumping a portion of the biologic sample into each of the first plurality of pathways. A second plurality of pathways is provided, each for determining a dosage level of a particular one of the plurality of treatment agents with respect to the predetermined biologic material. A plurality of second micro-pumps are provided for pumping a second portion of the biologic sample into a selected one of the second plurality of pathways responsive to the determination of treatment efficacy of the treatment agent providing a best treatment of the predetermined biologic material. | ||
| 11/10/18 | DATABASE AND MACHINE LEARNING IN RESPONSE TO PARALLEL SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP A method for generating medical trends based on medical test results by a server, comprising obtaining results from a first test related to a medical condition of a first patient, obtaining results from a second test related to a medical condition second patient, wherein the results include patient information and efficacy and dosage level information of a medication, comparing the patient information and the test results of the first patient with the patient information and the test results of the second patient, determining that a patient characteristic of the first patient matches a patient characteristic of the second patient, storing a potential trend, receiving a plurality of additional test results, determining that the potential trend is found in the additional test results in an amount that is above a threshold, and altering the potential trend to an active trend. | ||
| 11/10/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING EFFICACY AND DOSAGE USING PARALLEL/SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP A method for determining a treatment agent and dosage level for a biologic material includes the biologic sample is pumped into each of a first plurality of parallel pathways from the first reservoir using a micro-pump. A separate treatment agent of the plurality of treatment agents is applied within each of the first plurality of parallel pathways. The treatment agent providing a best treatment efficacy for the predetermined biologic material within the biologic sample is determined. A second portion of the biologic sample is pumped into a selected second parallel pathway associated with the determined treatment agent of a second plurality of parallel pathways from the first reservoir using a second micro-pump. The determined treatment agent at a plurality of different dosage levels is applied within the selected second parallel pathway. A dosage level of the plurality of different dosage levels of the determined treatment agent is determined. | ||
| 11/10/18 | BIOFLUIDIC TRIGGERING SYSTEM AND METHOD A method of signaling a medical response action comprises receiving a biofluidic input from a client or application, by a logical testing unit, wherein the logical testing unit comprising a testing display and a persistent testing mechanism, further wherein the persistent testing mechanism comprising one or more analogical data processors, generating one or more logical results from the processing of biofluidic data from the biofluidic input, displaying, on the testing display of the logical testing unit, the one or more logical results, capturing the logical indicators on the testing display with a mobile computing unit, generating, by the mobile computing unit, a pixelated result and an action result, displaying, on the mobile display, the pixelated result and action result, responsive to a signaling input from the client or application, the mobile computing unit processes, by one or more processors, the signaling input and generating an action response packet. | ||
| 11/10/18 | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE RESPONSE SYSTEM BASED ON TESTING WITH PARALLEL/SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP An artificial intelligence response system comprises a centralized system having associated therewith a trained database, a tends engine, and a plurality of patient records, a plurality of interconnected entities connected over a network to the centralized system, and a voice-activated assistant device connected over the network to the centralized system and to the interconnected entities, the voice-activated assistant device including a memory operatively coupled to a processor, wherein the processor is configured to receive medical information pertaining to a patient’s health from the centralized system, request a treatment regimen for the patient from the centralized system, receive a voice command from a medical professional to retrieve additional medical information, request additional medical information in response to the voice command, and request one or more actions related to treating a patient. | ||
| 11/10/18 | COMMUNICATION LOOP AND RECORD LOOP SYSTEM FOR PARALLEL/SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP A method for generating a treatment plan in response to medical test results is provided. The method comprises receiving at a server one or more test results as a result of operation of a medical testing device, wherein the one or more test results includes a determination of the efficacy and dosage level of a medication, generating at the server an updated digital patient record reflecting the one or more test results, and transmitting by the server to a medical entity a treatment plan based on the efficacy and dosage level determined for the medication, wherein the treatment plan is a dosage regimen for the medication. | ||
| 11/10/18 | MODULAR PARALLEL/SERIAL DUAL MICROFLUIDIC CHIP A system for testing a treatment agent for a biologic material includes an input for receiving a biologic sample. A plurality of micro-pumps pump a portion of the biologic sample from the first reservoir into a connected module. A first module includes a first plurality of testing pathways for testing a first portion of the biologic sample. A first module connector removeably connects the first module to the distributor module. A second module includes a second plurality of testing pathways for testing a second portion of the biologic sample. The selected pathway applies at least one dosage level of a treatment agent to the second portion of the biologic sample. A second module connector removeably connects the second module to the distributor module, wherein treatment agent and the plurality of dosage levels tested by the system may be selected by selecting the second module associated with the second module connector. | ||
| 11/10/18 | MICROFLUIDIC TESTING SYSTEM WITH CELL CAPTURE/ANALYSIS REGIONS FOR PROCESSING IN A PARALLEL AND SERIAL MANNER A microfluidic chip system includes an input for receiving the biologic sample, and a first reading window for enabling a detection of the biologic material within the biologic sample. A first plurality of pathways is provided each for determining a treatment agent providing a best treatment efficacy for the predetermined biologic material. A first micro-pump is provided for pumping a portion of the biologic sample into each of the first plurality of pathways. A second plurality of pathways is provided, each for determining a dosage level of a particular one of the plurality of treatment agents with respect to the predetermined biologic material. A plurality of second micro-pumps are provided for pumping a second portion of the biologic sample into a selected one of the second plurality of pathways responsive to the determination of treatment efficacy of the treatment agent providing a best treatment of the predetermined biologic material. | ||
| 11/09/18 | System and method for using a mobile device as an input device for surveys at a live event A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 11/09/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 11/09/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 11/09/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 11/09/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME INSURANCE QUOTE IN RESPONSE TO A SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DIGITAL CONSUMER MEDICAL WALLET AND STOREHOUSE A system and method are provided for collection and testing of a biologic sample. The system and method comprise collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects further include presenting advertisements and other messages to users through a mobile application operating on a mobile device. These aspects take into account the results of the self-diagnostic test and present different advertisements to the user based on the results of the test. | ||
| 09/20/18 | FINGER CUFF HAVING VIBRATION MECHANISM FOR USE IN PERFORMING A FINGER PRICK A vibrating finger cuff for use in performing a finger prick comprises a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end having a first opening and the second end having a second opening, and wherein a finger is inserted into the first opening until the finger exits the hollow body at the second opening, a housing secured to an outside surface of the hollow body, the housing including within a vibrator motor, a negative battery contact, a switch contact, a negative motor wire connected between the vibrator motor and the negative battery contact, a positive motor wire connected between the vibrator motor and the switch contact, and a battery housing containing a battery and a positive battery contact, wherein the positive battery contact extends upward from the battery housing so that it contacts the switch contact, and wherein the negative battery contact contacts the battery. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL ESCALATION AND INTERVENTION THAT IS A DIRECT RESULT OF A REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MAPPING OF AGENT-INDUCED MATERIAL SWAB A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MAPPING OF GOLD CONJUGATES A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAPPING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO AN INDIVIDUAL USER TO CREATE A UNIQUE PROFILE ON A REMOTE DATABASE A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATION FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL TEST RESULTS USING VISUAL INDICIA A method for providing diagnostic test results is provided. The method comprises providing a software application to be stored on a mobile device, the mobile device having a camera and a viewing screen, initiating operation of the camera, aligning the camera with a visual trigger associated with the diagnostic test, capturing an image of the diagnostic test, sending the image to a server, creating a pixel value array from the pixel values in the image, providing the pixel value array as inputs in a trained neural network, and providing either a positive or negative result from the trained neural network in response to the pixel value array. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING A BIOLOGIC INTO A NUMBER A method for collection and dissemination of biologic data is provided, comprising collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, wherein each test performed on the biologic sample is assigned a different correlative value, receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network, wherein the server has configured thereon a database, assigning a unique identification to the biologic sample, storing the unique identification in the database, storing the test results in the database in association with the unique identification of the biologic sample, and providing access to the database to healthcare organizations for analysis of the test results. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REAL-TIME INSURANCE QUOTE IN RESPONSE TO A SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DIGITAL CONSUMER MEDICAL WALLET AND STOREHOUSE A system and method are provided for collection and testing of a biologic sample. The system and method comprise collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects further include presenting advertisements and other messages to users through a mobile application operating on a mobile device. These aspects take into account the results of the self-diagnostic test and present different advertisements to the user based on the results of the test. | ||
| 09/20/18 | FINGER CUFF HAVING VIBRATION MECHANISM FOR USE IN PERFORMING A FINGER PRICK A vibrating finger cuff for use in performing a finger prick comprises a body having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end having a first opening and the second end having a second opening, and wherein a finger is inserted into the first opening until the finger exits the hollow body at the second opening, a housing secured to an outside surface of the hollow body, the housing including within a vibrator motor, a negative battery contact, a switch contact, a negative motor wire connected between the vibrator motor and the negative battery contact, a positive motor wire connected between the vibrator motor and the switch contact, and a battery housing containing a battery and a positive battery contact, wherein the positive battery contact extends upward from the battery housing so that it contacts the switch contact, and wherein the negative battery contact contacts the battery. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MEDICAL ESCALATION AND INTERVENTION THAT IS A DIRECT RESULT OF A REMOTE DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MAPPING OF AGENT-INDUCED MATERIAL SWAB A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE MAPPING OF GOLD CONJUGATES A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAPPING A DIAGNOSTIC TEST TO AN INDIVIDUAL USER TO CREATE A UNIQUE PROFILE ON A REMOTE DATABASE A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MACHINE LEARNING APPLICATION FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL TEST RESULTS USING VISUAL INDICIA A method for providing diagnostic test results is provided. The method comprises providing a software application to be stored on a mobile device, the mobile device having a camera and a viewing screen, initiating operation of the camera, aligning the camera with a visual trigger associated with the diagnostic test, capturing an image of the diagnostic test, sending the image to a server, creating a pixel value array from the pixel values in the image, providing the pixel value array as inputs in a trained neural network, and providing either a positive or negative result from the trained neural network in response to the pixel value array. | ||
| 09/20/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSFORMING A BIOLOGIC INTO A NUMBER A method for collection and dissemination of biologic data is provided, comprising collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, wherein each test performed on the biologic sample is assigned a different correlative value, receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network, wherein the server has configured thereon a database, assigning a unique identification to the biologic sample, storing the unique identification in the database, storing the test results in the database in association with the unique identification of the biologic sample, and providing access to the database to healthcare organizations for analysis of the test results. | ||
| 06/21/18 | System and method for quantifying, ensuring, and triggering the prescriptive authority for a telemedicine session A method for creating a unique transaction ID (UTID) securely representing a medical diagnostic transaction between a user/patient and a telemedicine professional is provided. The method includes receiving test information to initiate a new diagnostic transaction, initiating generation of a UTID for the new diagnostic transaction initiated by the receive operation for storage of any transaction information associated therewith, and receiving a request for a telemedicine session and in response thereto executing the following steps: analyzing the test results with an expert system, contacting a telemedicine professional and transmitting predetermined information from the first central office database including at least the test results and determined treatment regimens determined by the expert system, and receiving approval from the telemedicine professional of a selection of the determined treatment regimen. | ||
| 06/21/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING, ENSURING, AND TRIGGERING THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR A TELEMEDICINE SESSION A method for creating a unique transaction ID (UTID) securely representing a medical diagnostic transaction between a user/patient and a telemedicine professional is provided. The method includes receiving test information to initiate a new diagnostic transaction, initiating generation of a UTID for the new diagnostic transaction initiated by the receive operation for storage of any transaction information associated therewith, and receiving a request for a telemedicine session and in response thereto executing the following steps: analyzing the test results with an expert system, contacting a telemedicine professional and transmitting predetermined information from the first central office database including at least the test results and determined treatment regimens determined by the expert system, and receiving approval from the telemedicine professional of a selection of the determined treatment regimen. | ||
| 06/21/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR QUANTIFYING, ENSURING, AND TRIGGERING THE PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR A TELEMEDICINE SESSION A method for creating a unique transaction ID (UTID) securely representing a medical diagnostic transaction between a user/patient and a telemedicine professional is provided. The method includes receiving test information to initiate a new diagnostic transaction, initiating generation of a UTID for the new diagnostic transaction initiated by the receive operation for storage of any transaction information associated therewith, and receiving a request for a telemedicine session and in response thereto executing the following steps: analyzing the test results with an expert system, contacting a telemedicine professional and transmitting predetermined information from the first central office database including at least the test results and determined treatment regimens determined by the expert system, and receiving approval from the telemedicine professional of a selection of the determined treatment regimen. | ||
| 06/15/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL REMOTE PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND TERTIARY COLOR CALIBRATION VIA SMART DEVICE IN ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL TEST RESULTS A method for providing immunoassay test results includes collecting at least one biologic with a testing device, conjugating the biologic with particles on a conjugate pad of a test strip to create an immune complex, binding antigens or antibodies of the immune complex to antigens or antibodies of a test line, providing a software application to be stored on a mobile device having a camera; capturing an image of the testing device, including a color mosaic having at least one color value corresponding to a positive test result, comparing the color values of the test line image to the color values of the image of the color mosaic, determining if the color values of the image of the test line are within a predetermined range of the at least one color value of the image of the color mosaic corresponding to a positive test result; and presenting test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 06/15/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIGITAL REMOTE PRIMARY, SECONDARY, AND TERTIARY COLOR CALIBRATION VIA SMART DEVICE IN ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL TEST RESULTS A method for providing immunoassay test results includes collecting at least one biologic with a testing device, conjugating the biologic with particles on a conjugate pad of a test strip to create an immune complex, binding antigens or antibodies of the immune complex to antigens or antibodies of a test line, providing a software application to be stored on a mobile device having a camera; capturing an image of the testing device, including a color mosaic having at least one color value corresponding to a positive test result, comparing the color values of the test line image to the color values of the image of the color mosaic, determining if the color values of the image of the test line are within a predetermined range of the at least one color value of the image of the color mosaic corresponding to a positive test result; and presenting test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 06/06/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE COLORIMETRY AND RATIOMETRIC COMPARISON AND QUANTIFICATION IN ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL TEST RESULTS A system for providing colorimetric and ratiometric comparison and quantification for medical test results, comprising a testing device including an alignment target and including a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a test line and a control line, and a colorimetry device configured to operate with a mobile device, the mobile device including a camera and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to detect color properties of a color of the test line and a color of a control line of at least one of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, determine a risk value for each of at least one disease risks tested using the biologic sample, wherein the risk value is a rating determined from the color properties of the color of the test line, and provide medical test results based on the risk value. | ||
| 06/06/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOTE COLORIMETRY AND RATIOMETRIC COMPARISON AND QUANTIFICATION IN ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL TEST RESULTS A system for providing colorimetric and ratiometric comparison and quantification for medical test results, comprising a testing device including an alignment target and including a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a test line and a control line, and a colorimetry device configured to operate with a mobile device, the mobile device including a camera and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to detect color properties of a color of the test line and a color of a control line of at least one of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, determine a risk value for each of at least one disease risks tested using the biologic sample, wherein the risk value is a rating determined from the color properties of the color of the test line, and provide medical test results based on the risk value. | ||
| 05/29/18 | System and method for haptic mapping of a configurable virtual reality environment A system for providing a virtual reality experience includes a display associated with a field of view of a user. A virtual reality system renders a virtual realty world responsive to a movement of the user and displays the rendered virtual reality world to a user through the display. A configurable virtual reality environment model may be configured to place physical walls in a location that corresponds to a virtual wall located within with virtual realty world such that when the display shows the user touching a wall in the virtual reality world, the user feels the physical wall placed in the configurable virtual reality environment. | ||
| 05/14/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE PROCESSING OF MEDICAL TEST RESULTS USING GENERALIZED CURVE FIELD TRANSFORM A method for image processing medical self-test results receives a digital image of a visual indication of a test result. A digital image is generated of the visual indication of the test result that includes noise and distortions therein. The digital image is processed using generalized curve field transforms to extract relevant features of the digital image in a presence of the noise and distortions to create a transformed image. A diagnosis is generated based upon the transformed image to the plurality of images of the test results. | ||
| 05/14/18 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE PROCESSING OF MEDICAL TEST RESULTS USING GENERALIZED CURVE FIELD TRANSFORM A method for image processing medical self-test results receives a digital image of a visual indication of a test result. A digital image is generated of the visual indication of the test result that includes noise and distortions therein. The digital image is processed using generalized curve field transforms to extract relevant features of the digital image in a presence of the noise and distortions to create a transformed image. A diagnosis is generated based upon the transformed image to the plurality of images of the test results. | ||
| 04/05/18 | OPIATE REDUCTION TREATMENT SYSTEM This disclosure relates to an opiate reduction treatment system. The system comprises a PIN generator for creating a Patient Identification Number (PIN) unique to a given patient, wherein the PIN includes one or more fields, and wherein the one or more fields each include a scored value, each scored value associated with a defined portion of a health profile of the given patient, a database including test results for a plurality of PINs, and known treatments, and a neural network, including an input layer configured to receive an output of a PIN for a given patient from the PIN generator and compound constituents as input values, an output layer configured to provide an opioid reduction treatment prediction, an intermediate layer configured to store a representation of the database, and map the input layer to the output layer through the stored representation. | ||
| 04/05/18 | OPIATE REDUCTION TREATMENT SYSTEM This disclosure relates to an opiate reduction treatment system. The system comprises a PIN generator for creating a Patient Identification Number (PIN) unique to a given patient, wherein the PIN includes one or more fields, and wherein the one or more fields each include a scored value, each scored value associated with a defined portion of a health profile of the given patient, a database including test results for a plurality of PINs, and known treatments, and a neural network, including an input layer configured to receive an output of a PIN for a given patient from the PIN generator and compound constituents as input values, an output layer configured to provide an opioid reduction treatment prediction, an intermediate layer configured to store a representation of the database, and map the input layer to the output layer through the stored representation. | ||
| 02/28/18 | Device for industry-specific content streaming A device for industry-specific content streaming includes a network interface, a display, a memory, and at least one processor coupled to the network interface and the memory. The at least one processor is configured to transmit a request for a digital content item to a remote server, wherein the digital content item is classified according to a specific classification code, receive a manifest file associated with the digital content item, wherein the manifest file includes a location for at least one segment file associated with the digital content item, determine using the manifest file a location on the remote server of a segment file, transmit to the remote server a request for the segment file stored on the remote server, receive the segment file in response to the request for the segment file, and present contents of the segment file on the display of the electronic device. | ||
| 02/28/18 | DEVICE FOR INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CONTENT STREAMING A device for industry-specific content streaming includes a network interface, a display, a memory, and at least one processor coupled to the network interface and the memory. The at least one processor is configured to transmit a request for a digital content item to a remote server, wherein the digital content item is classified according to a specific classification code, receive a manifest file associated with the digital content item, wherein the manifest file includes a location for at least one segment file associated with the digital content item, determine using the manifest file a location on the remote server of a segment file, transmit to the remote server a request for the segment file stored on the remote server, receive the segment file in response to the request for the segment file, and present contents of the segment file on the display of the electronic device. | ||
| 02/28/18 | DEVICE FOR INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC CONTENT STREAMING A device for industry-specific content streaming includes a network interface, a display, a memory, and at least one processor coupled to the network interface and the memory. The at least one processor is configured to transmit a request for a digital content item to a remote server, wherein the digital content item is classified according to a specific classification code, receive a manifest file associated with the digital content item, wherein the manifest file includes a location for at least one segment file associated with the digital content item, determine using the manifest file a location on the remote server of a segment file, transmit to the remote server a request for the segment file stored on the remote server, receive the segment file in response to the request for the segment file, and present contents of the segment file on the display of the electronic device. | ||
| 01/08/18 | TRANSDERMAL CREAM CONTAINING IMMUNOMODULATORS AND IMIQUIMOD A method for creating a consolidated compound for delivering an immunomodulatory and imiquimod to a patient, comprising diluting immunomodulator extract to a desired dilution by transferring a desired quantity of the concentrated immunomodulator to an associated sterile container, the associated sterile container having a defined volume of diluted immunomodulator after dilution thereof, providing a viscous encapsulation material, selecting a prescribed amount of concentrated immunomodulator, the prescribed amount defined as that amount of the diluted immunomodulator extract required to provide a number of doses equal to the number of dispensable increments from the container containing the viscous encapsulation material, introducing the selected amount of each of the diluted immunomodulator extract into the viscous encapsulation material, introducing an amount of imiquimod into the viscous encapsulation material, and mixing the introduced amount of each of the diluted immunomodulator extracts and the introduced amount of imiquimod with the viscous encapsulating material. | ||
| 01/08/18 | TRANSDERMAL CREAM CONTAINING IMMUNOMODULATORS AND IMIQUIMOD A method for creating a consolidated compound for delivering an immunomodulatory and imiquimod to a patient, comprising diluting immunomodulator extract to a desired dilution by transferring a desired quantity of the concentrated immunomodulator to an associated sterile container, the associated sterile container having a defined volume of diluted immunomodulator after dilution thereof, providing a viscous encapsulation material, selecting a prescribed amount of concentrated immunomodulator, the prescribed amount defined as that amount of the diluted immunomodulator extract required to provide a number of doses equal to the number of dispensable increments from the container containing the viscous encapsulation material, introducing the selected amount of each of the diluted immunomodulator extract into the viscous encapsulation material, introducing an amount of imiquimod into the viscous encapsulation material, and mixing the introduced amount of each of the diluted immunomodulator extracts and the introduced amount of imiquimod with the viscous encapsulating material. | ||
| 12/14/17 | System and method for television network in response to input A system and method are provided for collection and of a biologic sample. The method comprises collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects also include presenting audiovisual messages to the user while the user is waiting for test results to be completed. These audiovisual messages are presented to the user by a mobile application. The audiovisual messages may take several forms, including advertisements and television channels. | ||
| 12/14/17 | System and method for visual trigger to perform diagnostic test A method for performing a diagnostic test comprises generating a first visual trigger on a display screen of a mobile device responsive to activation of an application on the mobile device. An image of a diagnostic test presently viewed by a camera incorporated with the mobile device is displayed on the display screen of the mobile device. The diagnostic test has a second visual trigger thereon. The image and the first visual trigger are displayed on the display screen at a same time. An image is captured by the application of the diagnostic test responsive to alignment of the first visual trigger with the second visual trigger on the display screen of the mobile device. The captured image is processed to provide test results for the diagnostic test. | ||
| 12/14/17 | System and method for audiovisual response to retail diagnostic product A system and method are provided for presenting self-diagnostic test instructions in the form of audiovisual messages. The system and method include collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with a testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects of the system and method present test instructions to the user in the form of audiovisual messages. The audiovisual messages are provided to the user as a response to an interaction with a retail diagnostic product. In some aspects, the complete audiovisual message is presented before the user may complete a self-diagnostic test. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EPIDEMIC TRACKING ON MOBILE DEVICE A method for epidemic tracking on a mobile device is provided, comprising collecting a plurality of test results associated with a particular medical condition from a plurality of users, wherein the test results are achieved by testing a biologic sample with a testing device, receiving the plurality of test results at a server disposed on a network, wherein the server has configured thereon a database, collecting and storing on the database a plurality of user information from the plurality of users, storing the plurality of test results in the database, wherein each of the plurality of test results is associated with the user information of the plurality of user information that corresponds to the user who provided the test results, and tracking the particular medical condition based on the plurality of test results and the plurality of user information. | ||
| 12/14/17 | TWO-SIDED FLOW-THROUGH IMMUNOASSAY A two-sided flow-through immunoassay testing device is provided. The device comprises a well having therein a plurality of orifices, the plurality of orifices serving to channel biologic material deposited into the well onto different immunoassay pods, wherein the immunoassay pods may contain immunoassay test layers stacked to create an immunoassay test. The device further includes a results window. Inside the device, and between the window and the pods, there are open sections below each pod to allow a user to view the results of the tests as presented on the reaction layers of the pods through the window. | ||
| SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING PRESCRIPTION TO PHARMACY USING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND TELEMEDICINE A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | |||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING IN RESPONSE TO DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS A system and method are provided for collection and testing of a biologic sample. The system and method comprise collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects further include presenting advertisements and other messages to users through a mobile application operating on a mobile device. These aspects take into account the results of the self-diagnostic test and present different advertisements to the user based on the results of the test. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING IN RESPONSE TO DIAGNOSTIC TEST A system and method are provided for collection and testing of a biologic sample in a self-diagnostic test. The system and method comprise collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects include a mobile application operating on a mobile device with which the user interacts. These aspects allow advertisements and other messages to be presented to the user through the mobile application. Some aspects present different messages to the user based on the type of self-diagnostic test the user is conducting. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUDIOVISUAL RESPONSE TO RETAIL DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCT A system and method are provided for presenting self-diagnostic test instructions in the form of audiovisual messages. The system and method include collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with a testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects of the system and method present test instructions to the user in the form of audiovisual messages. The audiovisual messages are provided to the user as a response to an interaction with a retail diagnostic product. In some aspects, the complete audiovisual message is presented before the user may complete a self-diagnostic test. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TELEVISION NETWORK IN RESPONSE TO INPUT A system and method are provided for collection and of a biologic sample. The method comprises collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects also include presenting audiovisual messages to the user while the user is waiting for test results to be completed. These audiovisual messages are presented to the user by a mobile application. The audiovisual messages may take several forms, including advertisements and television channels. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INITIATING TELEMEDICINE CONFERENCE USING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDING DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS TO TELEMEDICINE PROVIDER A method for handing off diagnostic test results to a telemedicine provider is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORRELATING RETAIL TESTING PRODUCT TO MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CODE A method for correlating a retail testing product to medical codes is provided. The method comprises receiving a diagnostic test identifier at a server disposed on a network, retrieving a first medical code from a database, wherein the first medical code is associated with the diagnostic test identifier and the retail testing product, processing an image of the retail testing product to determine results of the test, retrieving a second medical code from the database, wherein the second medical code is associated with the test results, determining a recommended pharmaceutical product useful in treatment of at least one medical condition associated with the retail testing product, retrieving a third medical code from the database, where the third medical code is associated with the recommended pharmaceutical product, and transmitting the first medical code, the second medical code, and the third medical code to a healthcare entity. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUAL TRIGGER TO PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for performing a diagnostic test comprises generating a first visual trigger on a display screen of a mobile device responsive to activation of an application on the mobile device. An image of a diagnostic test presently viewed by a camera incorporated with the mobile device is displayed on the display screen of the mobile device. The diagnostic test has a second visual trigger thereon. The image and the first visual trigger are displayed on the display screen at a same time. An image is captured by the application of the diagnostic test responsive to alignment of the first visual trigger with the second visual trigger on the display screen of the mobile device. The captured image is processed to provide test results for the diagnostic test. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EPIDEMIC TRACKING ON MOBILE DEVICE A method for epidemic tracking on a mobile device is provided, comprising collecting a plurality of test results associated with a particular medical condition from a plurality of users, wherein the test results are achieved by testing a biologic sample with a testing device, receiving the plurality of test results at a server disposed on a network, wherein the server has configured thereon a database, collecting and storing on the database a plurality of user information from the plurality of users, storing the plurality of test results in the database, wherein each of the plurality of test results is associated with the user information of the plurality of user information that corresponds to the user who provided the test results, and tracking the particular medical condition based on the plurality of test results and the plurality of user information. | ||
| 12/14/17 | TWO-SIDED FLOW-THROUGH IMMUNOASSAY A two-sided flow-through immunoassay testing device is provided. The device comprises a well having therein a plurality of orifices, the plurality of orifices serving to channel biologic material deposited into the well onto different immunoassay pods, wherein the immunoassay pods may contain immunoassay test layers stacked to create an immunoassay test. The device further includes a results window. Inside the device, and between the window and the pods, there are open sections below each pod to allow a user to view the results of the tests as presented on the reaction layers of the pods through the window. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING PRESCRIPTION TO PHARMACY USING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND TELEMEDICINE A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. Some of these aspects also provide healthcare providers the ability to electronically send prescriptions and provide users the ability to use a mobile application to send prescriptions to pharmacies to be filled. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING IN RESPONSE TO DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS A system and method are provided for collection and testing of a biologic sample. The system and method comprise collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects further include presenting advertisements and other messages to users through a mobile application operating on a mobile device. These aspects take into account the results of the self-diagnostic test and present different advertisements to the user based on the results of the test. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING IN RESPONSE TO DIAGNOSTIC TEST A system and method are provided for collection and testing of a biologic sample in a self-diagnostic test. The system and method comprise collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects include a mobile application operating on a mobile device with which the user interacts. These aspects allow advertisements and other messages to be presented to the user through the mobile application. Some aspects present different messages to the user based on the type of self-diagnostic test the user is conducting. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUDIOVISUAL RESPONSE TO RETAIL DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCT A system and method are provided for presenting self-diagnostic test instructions in the form of audiovisual messages. The system and method include collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with a testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects of the system and method present test instructions to the user in the form of audiovisual messages. The audiovisual messages are provided to the user as a response to an interaction with a retail diagnostic product. In some aspects, the complete audiovisual message is presented before the user may complete a self-diagnostic test. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TELEVISION NETWORK IN RESPONSE TO INPUT A system and method are provided for collection and of a biologic sample. The method comprises collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects also include presenting audiovisual messages to the user while the user is waiting for test results to be completed. These audiovisual messages are presented to the user by a mobile application. The audiovisual messages may take several forms, including advertisements and television channels. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INITIATING TELEMEDICINE CONFERENCE USING SELF-DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for initiating a telemedicine conference on a mobile device is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, presenting, if the diagnostic test results are positive, a telemedicine initiation option on a screen of the mobile device, determining whether the telemedicine initiation option is selected, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDING DIAGNOSTIC TEST RESULTS TO TELEMEDICINE PROVIDER A method for handing off diagnostic test results to a telemedicine provider is provided. The method comprises receiving diagnostic test results in response to a diagnostic test, determining if the diagnostic test results include a positive result, storing the diagnostic test results on a server disposed on a network, sending the diagnostic test results from the server to the telemedicine provider, sending additional medical history information to the telemedicine provider, and initiating a telemedicine conference with the telemedicine provider. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CORRELATING RETAIL TESTING PRODUCT TO MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC CODE A method for correlating a retail testing product to medical codes is provided. The method comprises receiving a diagnostic test identifier at a server disposed on a network, retrieving a first medical code from a database, wherein the first medical code is associated with the diagnostic test identifier and the retail testing product, processing an image of the retail testing product to determine results of the test, retrieving a second medical code from the database, wherein the second medical code is associated with the test results, determining a recommended pharmaceutical product useful in treatment of at least one medical condition associated with the retail testing product, retrieving a third medical code from the database, where the third medical code is associated with the recommended pharmaceutical product, and transmitting the first medical code, the second medical code, and the third medical code to a healthcare entity. | ||
| 12/14/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VISUAL TRIGGER TO PERFORM DIAGNOSTIC TEST A method for performing a diagnostic test comprises generating a first visual trigger on a display screen of a mobile device responsive to activation of an application on the mobile device. An image of a diagnostic test presently viewed by a camera incorporated with the mobile device is displayed on the display screen of the mobile device. The diagnostic test has a second visual trigger thereon. The image and the first visual trigger are displayed on the display screen at a same time. An image is captured by the application of the diagnostic test responsive to alignment of the first visual trigger with the second visual trigger on the display screen of the mobile device. The captured image is processed to provide test results for the diagnostic test. | ||
| 11/06/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE FUNCTION MOBILE APPLICATION FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL TEST RESULTS A method for providing variable function medical tests, comprising providing by a mobile device application a plurality of selectable medical test functions, receiving information from the mobile device application regarding test results from a test performed using a testing device, wherein the testing device includes an alignment target disposed on the testing device and a plurality of immunoassay test strips receiving at the server an image of the testing device from the mobile device application, determining by the server RGB values for a plurality of pixels of the image, normalizing by the server the RGB values into a single value, comparing by the server the single value to a control value stored on the server, and providing by the server a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a likelihood of a presence of a medical condition. | ||
| 11/06/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL TEST RESULTS A method for image analysis of medical test results, comprising receiving, at a server, information from a mobile device regarding test results from a test performed using a testing device, wherein the testing device includes an alignment target disposed on the testing device and a plurality of immunoassay test strips, receiving at the server an image of the testing device from the mobile device, determining by the server RGB values for a plurality of pixels of the image, normalizing by the server the RGB values into a single value, comparing by the server the single value to a control value stored on the server, and providing by the server a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a likelihood of a presence of a medical condition. | ||
| 11/06/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE FUNCTION MOBILE APPLICATION FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL TEST RESULTS USING VISUAL INDICIA TO DETERMINE MEDICAL TEST FUNCTION TYPE A method for image analysis of medical test results, comprising receiving information from a mobile device application regarding a test performed using a testing device, wherein the testing device includes a plurality of immunoassay test strips and at least one test function indicator on a surface thereof, wherein the mobile device application is configured to recognize the at least one test function indicator to trigger performance of one or more of the plurality of medical test functions, receiving at the server an image of the testing device from the mobile device application, determining by the server RGB values for a plurality of pixels of the image, normalizing by the server the RGB values into a single value, comparing the single value to a control value, and providing by the server a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a likelihood of a presence of a medical condition. | ||
| 11/06/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE FUNCTION MOBILE APPLICATION FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL TEST RESULTS A method for providing variable function medical tests, comprising providing by a mobile device application a plurality of selectable medical test functions, receiving information from the mobile device application regarding test results from a test performed using a testing device, wherein the testing device includes an alignment target disposed on the testing device and a plurality of immunoassay test strips receiving at the server an image of the testing device from the mobile device application, determining by the server RGB values for a plurality of pixels of the image, normalizing by the server the RGB values into a single value, comparing by the server the single value to a control value stored on the server, and providing by the server a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a likelihood of a presence of a medical condition. | ||
| 11/06/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMAGE ANALYSIS OF MEDICAL TEST RESULTS A method for image analysis of medical test results, comprising receiving, at a server, information from a mobile device regarding test results from a test performed using a testing device, wherein the testing device includes an alignment target disposed on the testing device and a plurality of immunoassay test strips, receiving at the server an image of the testing device from the mobile device, determining by the server RGB values for a plurality of pixels of the image, normalizing by the server the RGB values into a single value, comparing by the server the single value to a control value stored on the server, and providing by the server a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a likelihood of a presence of a medical condition. | ||
| 11/06/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VARIABLE FUNCTION MOBILE APPLICATION FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL TEST RESULTS USING VISUAL INDICIA TO DETERMINE MEDICAL TEST FUNCTION TYPE A method for image analysis of medical test results, comprising receiving information from a mobile device application regarding a test performed using a testing device, wherein the testing device includes a plurality of immunoassay test strips and at least one test function indicator on a surface thereof, wherein the mobile device application is configured to recognize the at least one test function indicator to trigger performance of one or more of the plurality of medical test functions, receiving at the server an image of the testing device from the mobile device application, determining by the server RGB values for a plurality of pixels of the image, normalizing by the server the RGB values into a single value, comparing the single value to a control value, and providing by the server a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator indicates a likelihood of a presence of a medical condition. | ||
| 10/17/17 | System and method for immediate health assessment response system An immediate health assessment response system, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, and a server configured to receive information from a mobile device regarding test results from a test performed using the testing device, receive an image from a mobile device, process the image to determine results based on pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, compare the results of processing the image to a control for each test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and provide a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator alerts a user to seek medical attention immediately. | ||
| 10/17/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMMEDIATE HEALTH ASSESSMENT RESPONSE SYSTEM An immediate health assessment response system, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, and a server configured to receive information from a mobile device regarding test results from a test performed using the testing device, receive an image from a mobile device, process the image to determine results based on pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, compare the results of processing the image to a control for each test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and provide a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator alerts a user to seek medical attention immediately. | ||
| 10/17/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF BIOLOGIC SAMPLE TEST RESULTS DATA A method for collection and dissemination of biologic data, comprising collecting at least one biologic sample by a testing device including thereon an alignment target and including a plurality of immunoassay test strips, wherein the at least one biologic sample contacts a sample pad on at least one of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, assigning correlative values as test results, wherein each test performed on the biologic sample is assigned a different correlative value, receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network, wherein the server has configured thereon a database, assigning a unique identification to the biologic sample, storing the unique identification in the database, storing the test results in the database in association with the unique identification of the biologic sample, and providing access to the database to healthcare organizations for analysis of the test results. | ||
| 10/17/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMMEDIATE HEALTH ASSESSMENT RESPONSE SYSTEM An immediate health assessment response system, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, and a server configured to receive information from a mobile device regarding test results from a test performed using the testing device, receive an image from a mobile device, process the image to determine results based on pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, compare the results of processing the image to a control for each test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and provide a risk indicator, wherein the risk indicator alerts a user to seek medical attention immediately. | ||
| 10/17/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF BIOLOGIC SAMPLE TEST RESULTS DATA A method for collection and dissemination of biologic data, comprising collecting at least one biologic sample by a testing device including thereon an alignment target and including a plurality of immunoassay test strips, wherein the at least one biologic sample contacts a sample pad on at least one of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, assigning correlative values as test results, wherein each test performed on the biologic sample is assigned a different correlative value, receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network, wherein the server has configured thereon a database, assigning a unique identification to the biologic sample, storing the unique identification in the database, storing the test results in the database in association with the unique identification of the biologic sample, and providing access to the database to healthcare organizations for analysis of the test results. | ||
| 06/13/17 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPLETING PRESCRIPTION FOR ALLERGEN COCKTAIL WITH PATCH A method for creating a multi-antigen patch, comprising providing one or more transdermal patch sheets having a plurality of single dose transdermal patches residing thereon, wherein each one of the plurality of single dose transdermal patches includes an antigen at a particular dilution level disposed within a carrier, removing one or more of the plurality of single dose transdermal patches from the one or more transdermal patch sheets, adhering the one or more of the plurality of single dose transdermal patches to a backing, wherein the backing allows for multiple single dose transdermal patches to be adjacently adhered thereon, and covering the plurality of transdermal patches adhered to the backing with a peelable release liner. | ||
| 06/13/17 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COMPLETING PRESCRIPTION FOR ALLERGEN COCKTAIL WITH PATCH A method for creating a multi-antigen patch, comprising providing one or more transdermal patch sheets having a plurality of single dose transdermal patches residing thereon, wherein each one of the plurality of single dose transdermal patches includes an antigen at a particular dilution level disposed within a carrier, removing one or more of the plurality of single dose transdermal patches from the one or more transdermal patch sheets, adhering the one or more of the plurality of single dose transdermal patches to a backing, wherein the backing allows for multiple single dose transdermal patches to be adjacently adhered thereon, and covering the plurality of transdermal patches adhered to the backing with a peelable release liner. | ||
| 05/22/17 | System and method for using a mobile device as an input device for surveys at a live event A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 05/22/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 05/22/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 03/08/17 | System and method for using a mobile device as an input device for surveys at a live event A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 03/08/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 03/08/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 02/08/17 | PRICK TEST SINGLE USE STERILE VIAL AND METHOD A method for producing prick test single use sterile vials for use in a prick test is provided. The method comprises providing at least one allergen source including therewithin allergen extract, providing a plurality of single dose vials, connecting a tube to the at least one allergen source, connecting a metering device to the tube, drawing by the tube an amount of the allergen extract from one of the at least one allergen source, receiving the amount of allergen extract at the metering device, and dispensing by the metering device a volume of allergen extract into one of the plurality of single dose vials. | ||
| 02/08/17 | PRICK TEST SINGLE USE STERILE VIAL AND METHOD A method for producing prick test single use sterile vials for use in a prick test is provided. The method comprises providing at least one allergen source including therewithin allergen extract, providing a plurality of single dose vials, connecting a tube to the at least one allergen source, connecting a metering device to the tube, drawing by the tube an amount of the allergen extract from one of the at least one allergen source, receiving the amount of allergen extract at the metering device, and dispensing by the metering device a volume of allergen extract into one of the plurality of single dose vials. | ||
| 02/06/17 | Antigen regional testing kit A method for administering tests using a regional antigen testing kit is provided. The method comprises providing the regional antigen testing kit, extracting a predetermined amount of concentrated antigen from one of a plurality of concentrated antigens, dispensing the predetermined amount of concentrated antigen into a corresponding one of a plurality of wells, as indicated by visual indicia, repeating the extracting and dispensing steps until a desired number of the plurality of wells contain concentrated antigen, providing a prick tester having a plurality of needles extending thereon, aligning the plurality of needles of the prick tester with the plurality of wells, inserting each of the plurality of needles of the prick tester into one of the plurality of wells, and applying the plurality of needles of the prick tester to the skin of a patient to elicit a potential response. | ||
| 02/06/17 | ANTIGEN REGIONAL TESTING KIT A method for administering tests using a regional antigen testing kit is provided. The method comprises providing the regional antigen testing kit, extracting a predetermined amount of concentrated antigen from one of a plurality of concentrated antigens, dispensing the predetermined amount of concentrated antigen into a corresponding one of a plurality of wells, as indicated by visual indicia, repeating the extracting and dispensing steps until a desired number of the plurality of wells contain concentrated antigen, providing a prick tester having a plurality of needles extending thereon, aligning the plurality of needles of the prick tester with the plurality of wells, inserting each of the plurality of needles of the prick tester into one of the plurality of wells, and applying the plurality of needles of the prick tester to the skin of a patient to elicit a potential response. | ||
| 02/06/17 | ANTIGEN REGIONAL TESTING KIT A method for administering tests using a regional antigen testing kit is provided. The method comprises providing the regional antigen testing kit, extracting a predetermined amount of concentrated antigen from one of a plurality of concentrated antigens, dispensing the predetermined amount of concentrated antigen into a corresponding one of a plurality of wells, as indicated by visual indicia, repeating the extracting and dispensing steps until a desired number of the plurality of wells contain concentrated antigen, providing a prick tester having a plurality of needles extending thereon, aligning the plurality of needles of the prick tester with the plurality of wells, inserting each of the plurality of needles of the prick tester into one of the plurality of wells, and applying the plurality of needles of the prick tester to the skin of a patient to elicit a potential response. | ||
| 01/10/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 01/10/17 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 11/23/16 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 11/23/16 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING A MOBILE DEVICE AS AN INPUT DEVICE FOR SURVEYS AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 10/17/16 | Pregnancy test to assess disease risk A system for providing pregnancy testing in conjunction with disease risk testing, comprising a testing device having an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad, a conjugate pad containing particles for conjugating with antibodies or antigens present in the biologic sample, and a membrane strip having a test line and a control line, wherein the test line and the control line are viewable, and a mobile device having a camera, a viewing screen, and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to determine a risk value for each of at least one disease risk tested using the biologic sample, assess the risk value for each of the at least one disease risk tested, and present, if immediate medical action is required, a medical action indicator on the viewing screen. | ||
| 10/17/16 | Arbovirus indicative birth defect risk test A system for providing immunoassay test results for multiple medical conditions, comprising a testing device having thereon an alignment target and having a plurality of immunoassay test strips, the plurality of immunoassay test strips each including a sample pad capable of receiving a biologic sample, a conjugate pad containing particles for conjugating with antibodies or antigens present in the biologic sample, and a membrane strip having a test line and a control line, wherein the test line and the control line are viewable, and a mobile device having a camera, a viewing screen, and a software application stored thereon, wherein the software application provides executable instructions to capture an image of the testing device, process an image to determine pixel count and line intensity of the test line of each of the plurality of immunoassay test strips, and present test results on the viewing screen. | ||
| 10/07/16 | INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZED ALLERGY CREAM FOR INDIVIDUAL PATIENT PROFILE A method for delivering an immunomodulator to a patient includes providing a bottle of concentrated immunomodulator extract; progressively diluting the antigen extract in sterile bottles; selecting a prescribed amount from a desired one of the dilution bottles; providing a viscous encapsulation material that is able to introduce antigens contained therein through the skin of a patient; introducing one or more doses of the selected prescribed amount of diluted immunomodulator into the viscous encapsulation material; disposing a prescribed amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator therein within a container that is able to dispense such viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator; dispensing from the container the amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the diluted immunomodulator in an amount equal to a single dose; and applying the dispensed viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator to the skin by the patient or a medical professional. | ||
| 10/07/16 | INDIVIDUALLY CUSTOMIZED ALLERGY CREAM FOR INDIVIDUAL PATIENT PROFILE A method for delivering an immunomodulator to a patient includes providing a bottle of concentrated immunomodulator extract; progressively diluting the antigen extract in sterile bottles; selecting a prescribed amount from a desired one of the dilution bottles; providing a viscous encapsulation material that is able to introduce antigens contained therein through the skin of a patient; introducing one or more doses of the selected prescribed amount of diluted immunomodulator into the viscous encapsulation material; disposing a prescribed amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator therein within a container that is able to dispense such viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator; dispensing from the container the amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the diluted immunomodulator in an amount equal to a single dose; and applying the dispensed viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator to the skin by the patient or a medical professional. | ||
| 08/11/16 | METHOD FOR REPURPOSING NDC CODES IN A PHARMACEUTICAL DATABASE FOR VENOM DERIVED ALLERGENS INVOLVED IN VENOM IMMUNOTHERAPY A method for adjudicating reimbursement for venom derived allergens between a pharmacist and a reimbursing entity comprises obtaining National Drug Codes (NDC’s) for a plurality of venom derived allergens, storing in a central control database the obtained NDC’s in association with an associated AWP and associated information for the venom derived allergen, which associated information includes translation information to allow practitioners to determine from a desired diluted level and number of doses of a desired NDC carrying venom derived antigen and a known dilution procedure how to translate back to the amount of base concentration of the NDC carrying venom derived antigen used to create the desired diluted level and number of doses, and determining if any of the NDC’s in the central control database are contained within the third-party database and, if not, transferring the associated NDC’s not in the third-party database to the third-party database. | ||
| 08/11/16 | METHOD FOR REPURPOSING NDC CODES IN A PHARMACEUTICAL DATABASE FOR VENOM DERIVED ALLERGENS INVOLVED IN VENOM IMMUNOTHERAPY A method for adjudicating reimbursement for venom derived allergens between a pharmacist and a reimbursing entity comprises obtaining National Drug Codes (NDC’s) for a plurality of venom derived allergens, storing in a central control database the obtained NDC’s in association with an associated AWP and associated information for the venom derived allergen, which associated information includes translation information to allow practitioners to determine from a desired diluted level and number of doses of a desired NDC carrying venom derived antigen and a known dilution procedure how to translate back to the amount of base concentration of the NDC carrying venom derived antigen used to create the desired diluted level and number of doses, and determining if any of the NDC’s in the central control database are contained within the third-party database and, if not, transferring the associated NDC’s not in the third-party database to the third-party database. | ||
| 07/28/16 | Prick test kit A prick test kit comprises a bottom tray containing a plurality of wells disposed in an array, wherein each of the wells contains a vial of a small amount of a specific well associated antigen, with each well and associated vial having a different antigen disposed therein, each of the vials having a rubber cap disposed thereon that is sterile and able to be pricked by a needle such that the small amount of antigen can be removed therefrom. A penetrating plate is disposed above the wells and having on the lower surface thereof diametrically opposite from the vials in the wells a plurality of piercing needles, one associated with each of the wells and directed downward there to but not touching any of the files. A separating plate is disposed between the bottom tray and the penetrating plate. A sterile covering is provided for containing the entire assembly. | ||
| 07/28/16 | Therapeutic treatment kit for allergies based on DNA profiles A therapeutic treatment kit includes a container for holding a plurality of compartmentalized therapeutic dispensers. Each of the therapeutic dispensers includes a plurality of vials of antigens, and a plurality of containers of supplements disposed in compartments, each of the compartments labeled with the name of the supplement. A compartment is also provided for containing applicators or the antigens, such that an individual can extract the antigen from the vial in a single dose; and para instructions associated with a therapeutic program for utilizing the vials of antigens and the supplements in accordance with a therapeutic program that is predefined. The construction of the kit, including the dosages of the antigen, the types of antigens and the supplements all associated with a particular therapeutic program. | ||
| 07/28/16 | PRICK TEST KIT A prick test kit comprises a bottom tray containing a plurality of wells disposed in an array, wherein each of the wells contains a vial of a small amount of a specific well associated antigen, with each well and associated vial having a different antigen disposed therein, each of the vials having a rubber cap disposed thereon that is sterile and able to be pricked by a needle such that the small amount of antigen can be removed therefrom. A penetrating plate is disposed above the wells and having on the lower surface thereof diametrically opposite from the vials in the wells a plurality of piercing needles, one associated with each of the wells and directed downward there to but not touching any of the files. A separating plate is disposed between the bottom tray and the penetrating plate. A sterile covering is provided for containing the entire assembly. | ||
| 07/28/16 | THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT KIT FOR ALLERGIES BASED ON DNA PROFILES A therapeutic treatment kit includes a container for holding a plurality of compartmentalized therapeutic dispensers. Each of the therapeutic dispensers includes a plurality of vials of antigens, and a plurality of containers of supplements disposed in compartments, each of the compartments labeled with the name of the supplement. A compartment is also provided for containing applicators or the antigens, such that an individual can extract the antigen from the vial in a single dose; and para instructions associated with a therapeutic program for utilizing the vials of antigens and the supplements in accordance with a therapeutic program that is predefined. The construction of the kit, including the dosages of the antigen, the types of antigens and the supplements all associated with a particular therapeutic program. | ||
| 07/28/16 | PRICK TEST KIT A prick test kit comprises a bottom tray containing a plurality of wells disposed in an array, wherein each of the wells contains a vial of a small amount of a specific well associated antigen, with each well and associated vial having a different antigen disposed therein, each of the vials having a rubber cap disposed thereon that is sterile and able to be pricked by a needle such that the small amount of antigen can be removed therefrom. A penetrating plate is disposed above the wells and having on the lower surface thereof diametrically opposite from the vials in the wells a plurality of piercing needles, one associated with each of the wells and directed downward there to but not touching any of the files. A separating plate is disposed between the bottom tray and the penetrating plate. A sterile covering is provided for containing the entire assembly. | ||
| 07/28/16 | THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT KIT FOR ALLERGIES BASED ON DNA PROFILES A therapeutic treatment kit includes a container for holding a plurality of compartmentalized therapeutic dispensers. Each of the therapeutic dispensers includes a plurality of vials of antigens, and a plurality of containers of supplements disposed in compartments, each of the compartments labeled with the name of the supplement. A compartment is also provided for containing applicators or the antigens, such that an individual can extract the antigen from the vial in a single dose; and para instructions associated with a therapeutic program for utilizing the vials of antigens and the supplements in accordance with a therapeutic program that is predefined. The construction of the kit, including the dosages of the antigen, the types of antigens and the supplements all associated with a particular therapeutic program. | ||
| 06/15/16 | Predilution sets for distributing antigens A method for delivering allergens to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable containers that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, dispensing from each of sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigens into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, wherein the end-use seal containers filled from each of the sequential bulk containers comprises a group of end-use sealable containers associated with each of the sequential bulk containers, sealing each of the end-use containers after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable containers from each of the groups of end-use sealable containers into a container comprising a kit. | ||
| 06/15/16 | PREDILUTION SETS FOR DISTRIBUTING ANTIGENS A method for delivering allergens to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable containers that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, dispensing from each of sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigens into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, wherein the end-use seal containers filled from each of the sequential bulk containers comprises a group of end-use sealable containers associated with each of the sequential bulk containers, sealing each of the end-use containers after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable containers from each of the groups of end-use sealable containers into a container comprising a kit. | ||
| 06/15/16 | PREDICTIVE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR USE DATA IN THE ANTIGEN SUPPLY CHAIN TO DEFINE MANUFACTURING REQUIRED LEVELS A method for predicting demand for allergens for a given calendar time span utilizes a non-linear network having a set of inputs corresponding to inputs associated with economic and demand data with respect to use of allergens over a first defined time span of the calendar year from a first predetermined calendar day to a second predetermined calendar day. A predictive output is provided for yielding a prediction of economic and demand data over a second defined time span of the calendar year. The second defined time span of the calendar year is later than the first defined time span of the calendar year. The input actual data is through the trained representation to provide a prediction on the output thereof of the nonlinear network of the economic and demand data for the second defined time span of the calendar year. | ||
| 06/15/16 | USE OF AUTOINJECTOR FOR DISTRIBUTING ANTIGENS TO THE PUBLIC A method for delivering allergens contained within single dose auto injectors to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable auto injectors that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, the finite end amount comprising a single dose, dispensing from each of the sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigen into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, sealing each of the end-use sealable auto injectors after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable auto injectors from each of the groups of end-use sealable auto injectors into a container comprising a kit to provide a plurality of kits for dispensing to pharmacists. | ||
| 06/15/16 | PREDILUTION SETS FOR DISTRIBUTING ANTIGENS A method for delivering allergens to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable containers that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, dispensing from each of sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigens into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, wherein the end-use seal containers filled from each of the sequential bulk containers comprises a group of end-use sealable containers associated with each of the sequential bulk containers, sealing each of the end-use containers after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable containers from each of the groups of end-use sealable containers into a container comprising a kit. | ||
| 06/15/16 | PREDICTIVE TRACKING SYSTEM FOR USE DATA IN THE ANTIGEN SUPPLY CHAIN TO DEFINE MANUFACTURING REQUIRED LEVELS A method for predicting demand for allergens for a given calendar time span utilizes a non-linear network having a set of inputs corresponding to inputs associated with economic and demand data with respect to use of allergens over a first defined time span of the calendar year from a first predetermined calendar day to a second predetermined calendar day. A predictive output is provided for yielding a prediction of economic and demand data over a second defined time span of the calendar year. The second defined time span of the calendar year is later than the first defined time span of the calendar year. The input actual data is through the trained representation to provide a prediction on the output thereof of the nonlinear network of the economic and demand data for the second defined time span of the calendar year. | ||
| 06/15/16 | USE OF AUTOINJECTOR FOR DISTRIBUTING ANTIGENS TO THE PUBLIC A method for delivering allergens contained within single dose auto injectors to a pharmacist in a pre-diluted kit form, comprising providing a bulk container of base concentrate antigen containing at least one antigen at a predetermined concentrated level, creating a sequential and more diluted sequence of antigens, providing a plurality of end-use sealable auto injectors that can receive a finite end amount of diluted antigens, the finite end amount comprising a single dose, dispensing from each of the sequential bulk containers a finite end amount of diluted antigen into one of the plurality of end-use sealable containers, sealing each of the end-use sealable auto injectors after diluted antigens are disposed therein, and disposing a select number of the sealed end-use sealable auto injectors from each of the groups of end-use sealable auto injectors into a container comprising a kit to provide a plurality of kits for dispensing to pharmacists. | ||
| 06/02/16 | METHOD FOR MANAGING REIMBURSEMENTS FOR PREVIOUSLY NON DATABASE ALLERGENS The present disclosure provides a method for adjudicating reimbursement for allergens between a pharmacist and a reimbursing entity including obtaining at a central control center National Drug Codes (NDC’s) for a plurality of allergens, determining by the central control center an Average Wholesale Price (AWP) for each of the allergens associated with each of the NDC’s, accessing a third-party database accessible by a pharmacist and determining if any of the NDC’s in the central control database are contained within the third-party database, and creating an adjudicating database at the central control center having defined benefits associated with reimbursable entities for each of the NDC’s stored in the third-party database and in the central control database, wherein a pharmacist can access this information by accessing a particular NDC in the third-party database to obtain information and enter a claim. | ||
| 06/02/16 | METHOD FOR MANAGING REIMBURSEMENTS FOR PREVIOUSLY NON DATABASE ALLERGENS The present disclosure provides a method for adjudicating reimbursement for allergens between a pharmacist and a reimbursing entity including obtaining at a central control center National Drug Codes (NDC’s) for a plurality of allergens, determining by the central control center an Average Wholesale Price (AWP) for each of the allergens associated with each of the NDC’s, accessing a third-party database accessible by a pharmacist and determining if any of the NDC’s in the central control database are contained within the third-party database, and creating an adjudicating database at the central control center having defined benefits associated with reimbursable entities for each of the NDC’s stored in the third-party database and in the central control database, wherein a pharmacist can access this information by accessing a particular NDC in the third-party database to obtain information and enter a claim. | ||
| 05/04/16 | System and method for creation of unique identification for use in gathering survey data from a mobile device at a live event A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 05/04/16 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATION OF UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION FOR USE IN GATHERING SURVEY DATA FROM A MOBILE DEVICE AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 05/04/16 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CREATION OF UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION FOR USE IN GATHERING SURVEY DATA FROM A MOBILE DEVICE AT A LIVE EVENT A method is provided for interacting with audience members in an event, each of the potential attendees having available thereto a unique identifier. The method comprises creating, for an attendee, a unique ID (UID) on a mobile wireless device (MWD) by the steps of inputting to the MWD one of the unique identifiers, combining the obtained unique identifier with a UID time stamp at the time of creation of the UID; receiving with a server on a first wireless channel communications from the MWD; registering the UID at the physical location of the event; generating a visual query; displaying on the MWD response indicators; receiving at the server from the registered attendee a response, to the query over the first wireless channel; and storing in a database on the server the received response in association with the displayed query. | ||
| 04/13/15 | METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF IMMUNOMODULATORS TO A PATIENT A method for delivering an immunomodulator to a patient includes providing a bottle of concentrated immunomodulator extract; progressively diluting the antigen extract in sterile bottles; selecting a prescribed amount from a desired one of the dilution bottles; providing a viscous encapsulation material that is able to introduce antigens contained therein through the skin of a patient; introducing one or more doses of the selected prescribed amount of diluted immunomodulator into the viscous encapsulation material; disposing a prescribed amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator therein within a container that is able to dispense such viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator; dispensing from the container the amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the diluted immunomodulator in an amount equal to a single dose; and applying the dispensed viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator to the skin by the patient or a medical professional. | ||
| 04/13/15 | METHOD FOR DELIVERY OF IMMUNOMODULATORS TO A PATIENT A method for delivering an immunomodulator to a patient includes providing a bottle of concentrated immunomodulator extract; progressively diluting the antigen extract in sterile bottles; selecting a prescribed amount from a desired one of the dilution bottles; providing a viscous encapsulation material that is able to introduce antigens contained therein through the skin of a patient; introducing one or more doses of the selected prescribed amount of diluted immunomodulator into the viscous encapsulation material; disposing a prescribed amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator therein within a container that is able to dispense such viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator; dispensing from the container the amount of viscous encapsulation material containing the diluted immunomodulator in an amount equal to a single dose; and applying the dispensed viscous encapsulation material containing the introduced diluted immunomodulator to the skin by the patient or a medical professional. | ||
| 06/16/09 | Software downloading using a television broadcast channel A software distribution architecture having a television broadcast system as its infrastructure. Software from a software repository (1600) is mixed into a television broadcast system and transmitted into one or more selected channels at prescribed dates and times. An at-home subscriber, capable of receiving with a receiver (1608) the one or more select channels, switches to the one or more channels carrying the software distribution with a channel selector (1611). The subscriber, having programmed a controller (1616) with a programmer (1620) for the date, time, software ID, and channel of the software broadcast, then downloads the software package to a storage device (1622) for ultimate transfer to a PC (1624). A validation and accounting system (1628) then records the software download transaction and transmits this information over a PSTN (1632) to a provider accounting system (1630) such that the subscriber is billed for the software package which was downloaded. | ||
| 05/12/09 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a programmable memory system An optical reader for accessing a remote location on a network includes an optical scanning system, a memory system, an output circuit for interfacing to a first computer disposed on the network, and a switching device for switching between a scan mode, a record mode and a playback mode. The optical reader further includes a transmitter for transmitting code information representative of a code to the first computer. In the scan mode, the code information is indicative of information representative of an encoded indicia scanned by the optical scanning system. In the playback mode the code information is indicative of information retrieved from a user-selectable memory in the memory system. The code information is configured to cause the first computer to determine routing information to the remote location, and access the remote location on the network in accordance with the determined routing information. | ||
| 03/17/09 | Method and apparatus for utilizing a unique transaction code to update a magazine subscription over the internet A method for completing an electronic commerce transaction over a global communication network initiated between a vendor and a potential consumer. The method includes the steps of associating a unique transaction code with the initiated transaction between the vendor and the potential consumer for use by the consumer in completing a specific electronic commerce transaction; associating user information with the unique transaction code to provide a transaction packet; communicating the transaction packet to a remote vendor location from a user location; and completing the specific electronic commerce transaction upon receipt at the remote vendor location the transaction packet containing the user information in association with the unique transaction code. | ||
| 10/21/08 | Method and apparatus for connecting a user location to one of a plurality of destination locations on a network A software distribution architecture having a television broadcast system as its infrastructure. Software from a software repository (1600) is mixed into a television broadcast system and transmitted into one or more selected channels at prescribed dates and times. An at-home subscriber, capable of receiving with a receiver (1608) the one or more select channels, switches to the one or more channels carrying the software distribution with a channel selector (1611). The subscriber, having programmed a controller (1616) with a programmer (1620) for the date, time, software ID, and channel of the software broadcast, then downloads the software package to a storage device (1622) for ultimate transfer to a PC (1624). A validation and accounting system (1628) then records the software download transaction and transmits this information over a PSTN (1632) to a provider accounting system (1630) such that the subscriber is billed for the software package which was downloaded. | ||
| 10/14/08 | Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet A method and apparatus for utilizing a coded audio/video signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network containing video over the secondary network to a location thereon proximate the location of the user PC. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of the remote node. The broadcast information is received and displayed on a video display at the location on the secondary network proximate the user PC. The user PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is prompted to interface with the user PC by displaying a video image on the video display at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. | ||
| 09/22/08 | Input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code An input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code. A method for interconnecting a first location on a global communication network with a second location thereon is disclosed. An input device is provided at the first location on the global communication network having associated therewith a unique input device ID. A product code disposed on a product is scanned with the input device, which product code is representative of the product in commercial transactions, the operation of scanning operable to extract the information contained in the product code to provide a unique value as an output. The unique value is then associated with the unique input device ID. In response to the operation of scanning and associating, the first location is connected to the second location. | ||
| 08/11/08 | Method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network A method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network. A method is provided for obtaining information regarding the source of a product from a remote information source location on a global communication network utilizing a product code associated with the product and unique thereto. The product code associated with the product is scanned with a scanner at a user location on the global communication network to extract the information contained in the unique product code therefrom. A unique scan ID code is associated with the scanning operation and a packet of information assembled that is comprised of the extracted product code and the unique scan ID code to provide a routing packet. The user location is then connected to the remote information source location utilizing the routing packet and in response to the step of scanning, wherein the routing packet is representative of the location of the remote information source location on the global communication network through an association with a routing table. | ||
| 06/10/08 | Launching a web site using a personal device A method of displaying a web page to a user. A triggering device (2500) is provided having a unique code associated therewith, the unique code associated with a remote location on a network of the source of the web page. The unique code is transmitted from the triggering device (2500) to an interface system (302), which interface system (302) is disposed on the network (306) at a triggering location. Location information associated with the unique code is then retrieved from a database (1614 or 310), the location information corresponding to the location of the web page at the remote location (312) on the network (306). In response to retrieving the location information, the interface system (302) connects to the remote location (312). The web page corresponding to location information of the remote location (312) is then presented to the user via the interface system (302). | ||
| 05/06/08 | Software downloading using a television broadcast channel A software distribution architecture having a television broadcast system as its infrastructure. Software from a software repository (1600) is mixed into a television broadcast system and transmitted into one or more selected channels at prescribed dates and times. An at-home subscriber, capable of receiving with a receiver (1608) the one or more select channels, switches to the one or more channels carrying the software distribution with a channel selector (1611). The subscriber, having programmed a controller (1616) with a programmer (1620) for the date, time, software ID, and channel of the software broadcast, then downloads the software package to a storage device (1622) for ultimate transfer to a PC (1624). A validation and accounting system (1628) then records the software download transaction and transmits this information over a PSTN (1632) to a provider accounting system (1630) such that the subscriber is billed for the software package which was downloaded. | ||
| 01/29/08 | Accessing a vendor web site using personal account information retrieved from a credit card company web site A method of accessing a vendor web site (3422) over a global communication packet-switched network (306) using personal account information of a credit card (3400) retrieved from a credit card company server (3300) on the network (306). At a user location disposed on the network, a machine-resolvable code (MRC) (3402) of the credit card (3400) of a user is read with a reading device (3410). Coded information is extracted from the MRC (3402). Routing information associated with the coded information is obtained, which routing information corresponds to the personal account information of the user stored on a credit card company server (3300) disposed on the network (306). The user location connects to the credit card company server (3300) across the network (306) in accordance with the routing information. The personal account information is returned from the credit card company server (3300) to the user location. The personal account information is then presented to the user at the user location. A hyperlink to a vendor web site (3422) is provided in the personal account information. Web site information of the vendor web site (3422) is displayed in response to the user selecting the hyperlink. | ||
| 10/23/07 | Launching a web site using a passive transponder A method of displaying a web page to a user. A triggering device having a unique code stored therein is provided to the user. The unique code is extracted from the triggering device with an activation system, the activation system disposed on a network. Location information associated with the unique code is retrieved from a database, the location information corresponding to a location of the web page on a remote location disposed on the network. In response to retrieving the location information, the activation system is connected to the remote location. The web page corresponding to the location information of the remote location is then presented to the user via the activation system. | ||
| 10/22/07 | Method and apparatus for opening and launching a web browser in response to an audible signal The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching a web browser on a network comprising a computer having an all new input interface and a communication interface coupled to a computer network; said audio input coupled to the audio output of a source for receiving an audio signal having encoded therein a unique code that is associated with a predetermined destination on the network; and a program operable on said computer responsive to receipt and decoding of the audio signal received from the source for interacting with connections of the computer to a web site available on the computer network wherein the location of the predetermined destination is not stored in a computer. | ||
| 10/15/07 | Method and apparatus for matching a user’s use profile in commerce with a broadcast A method for advertising over a network and broadcast media combination. A user’s computer at a location on the network is operable to receive a signal from a broadcast generated by an advertiser, which signal has embedded therein unique coded information. The user’s computer is connected to an advertiser’s location in response to extracting a representation of the audio signal including at least the unique coded information. The advertiser’s location is correlated to the unique coded information. The operation of connecting causes profile information of the user to be sent to the advertiser’s location over the network. The profile at the advertiser’s location is then received, and information generated to forward to the user based upon the user’s profile forwarded thereto. This information is then forward to the connected user. | ||
| 10/08/07 | Network routing utilizing a product code A method for utilizing a product code having product information contained therein for interfacing over a network. A representation of the product information is extracted from the product code, which product code is disposed on or in close association with an associated product. In response to this extraction, network routing information is associated with the product code information. | ||
| 10/08/07 | Method and apparatus for automatic configuration of equipment An architecture for automatically configuring equipment. A piece of equipment connected externally to a user PC has one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs) associated therewith. The piece of equipment receives configuration information from a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more MRCs with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is transmitted from the remote location to the piece of equipment via the user PC, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the configuration information. | ||
| 06/26/07 | Automatic configuration of equipment software An architecture for automatically configuring software of a piece of equipment. The piece of equipment is in communication with a network, the piece of equipment having one or more machine-resolvable codes associated therewith. The piece of equipment connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes with a reader. Software associated with the select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes is downloaded from the remote location to the piece of equipment, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the software. | ||
| 03/27/07 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with a reader having a dedicated memory system A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader has an optical scanning system and a dedicated address memory system. The optical scanning system, in response to the user scanning an encoded indicia therewith, sends to a first computer disposed on the network a scan code indicative of information encoded in the scanned indicia. The dedicated address memory system, in response to the user completing an activation sequence, sends to the first computer a dedicated code indicative of information corresponding to a particular remote location. The information from the dedicated address memory system corresponding to a particular remote location does not originate from the scanning of an encoded indica by the user. One of the scan code and the dedicated code is transmitted from the optical reader to the first computer. In response to the first computer receiving either the scan code or the dedicated code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader, i.e., the scan code or the dedicated code, with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. | ||
| 03/13/07 | Method for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a network A method for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a computer network. A beacon signal is transmitted from a beacon unit to a beacon signal receiver circuit disposed with a wireless device. The beacon signal includes components indicative of a first code associated with a remote location and of a second code associated with an attribute of the beacon unit. A first message packet indicative of the first and second codes is transmitted to an intermediate location. A computer database including a plurality of routing information for remote locations on the computer network and a plurality of first codes is accessed. Routing information associated with the first code is retrieved, and a reply packet including the routing information is transmitted to the wireless device. A second message packet is transmitted from the wireless device to a remote location using the routing information. | ||
| 01/02/07 | Method and apparatus for utilizing an existing product code to issue a match to a predetermined location on a global network A method for providing an interconnection relationship between a product and a desired location on a global communications network. A machine readable product code is disposed on the product machine readable product code, the machine readable product code having encoded product information contained therein. The product code has no routing information embedded therein which would allow the product code, in and of itself, to cause routing to the desired location over any path on the network. The machine readable product code is read and decoded. The extracted product code is then converted for routing information over the network to the desired location, which routing information defines the manner by which a user or a computer at a user location wherein the machine readable product code was read can communicate with the desired location via an interconnection therewith. | ||
| 06/27/06 | Method and apparatus for controlling a user’s pc through a broadcast communication to archive information in the user’s pc A method for allowing a consumer to access an advertiser’s location over a global communication network. A normal broadcast program is broadcast to a class of consumers having a unique signal embedded therein, which unique signal embedded therein is associated with a particular advertiser and a predetermined location on the network. Additionally, the unique signal has encoded therein a unique code that correlates with the location of this predetermined location on the network. When the unique signal is received at a consumer’s location, the unique signal is decoded to extract therefrom the unique code. In response to this decoding, routing information to the predetermined location on the network from a consumer’s computer on the network at the consumer’s location is determined. This determined routing information is then archived in the consumer’s computer. | ||
| 05/09/06 | Method for controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of recorded media A method for controlling a computer with recorded information of a recorded media includes embedding a unique code, which unique code does not contain routing information, in recorded information of the recorded media. The unique code is in close association with vendor information, such that the unique code will be output during normal playback of the information on the recorded media. The unique code is embedded within the video/audio bandwidth of the recorded information such that, when playing back the recorded information, the unique code will be output within the video/audio bandwidth of the recorded media. The unique code is extracted with an extractor during output of the recorded information to a user at a user location disposed on a network during normal playback of the recorded media. In response to extracting the unique code, it is transmitted to a remote location on the network in accordance with routing information accessible at the user location, which routing information defines the location of the remote location on the network, wherein the vendor product information is returned to the user location for processing. | ||
| 01/10/06 | Input device for allowing input of unique digital code to a user’s computer to control access thereof to a web site A method for controlling a computer is disclosed wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to scanning an optical code. A first computer disposed on the network connects to a scanner for scanning the optical code of a product by a user. The scanner is uniquely identified with a scanner distributor by a scanner identification number. A second computer disposed on the network is accessed in response to the user scanning the optical code with the scanner, wherein a lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the scanner identification number with the scanner distributor to obtain remote routing information of the one or remote locations. The remote routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer in order to access the one or more remote locations disposed on the network. The one or more remote locations are accessed to return remote information to the first computer for presentation. | ||
| 01/10/06 | Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site a method for delivering information from a source on a global communication network to destination location thereon. A unique code is associated with an advertising action associated with the source location. The unique code is stored in a database and routing information over the global communication network to a defined location on the global communication network for the source associated with the unique code in the database. The unique code is delivered to the user and then accessed of the database by the user results in retrieval of the routing information associated with the delivered unique code by the user. The destination location is connected to the defined source location associated with the delivered unique code in the database and in accordance with the associated routing information retrieved from the database. The associated routing information is changed in the database between the delivered unique code and another defined location on the global communication network in response to commands transferred to the database from the source location, such that a later access of the database will cause the accessing destination location to be routed to another defined location. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of providing customer service with an A/V telecommunication device A method of providing customer service using an ANV telecommunication device is performed by receiving a request from an A/V telecommunication device and establishing a two-way telecommunication connection between the A/V telecommunication device and a call center. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated digital media server and A/V telecommunication device An integrated digital picture server and A/V telecommunication device includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. A memory is connected to the video processor and a picture file input connection is connected to the memory. The picture files stored in memory are displayed by the video processor on a video display. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated digital camera and handset for an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may further include a digital camera connected to said video processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Video answering message on an A/V telecommunication device A method of providing messages on an A/V telecommunication system is provided. The method comprises the steps of recognizing an unanswered A/V communication, sending recorded A/V content to a calling A/V telecommunication device, recording the A/V content from the calling A/V telecommunication device, receiving a request for messages, sending recorded A/V content to a called A/V telecommunication device, and sending recorded A/V message content to a called A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Caller identification for an A/V telecommunication device A method of caller identification in an A/V telecommunication system including a host server with a host server memory communicably connected to an A/V telecommunication device may be performed by detecting by the host server of an incoming call from a source to an A/V telecommunication device. The host server receives source information regarding the source and retrieves identification data associated with the source information by the host server. Identification data is sent to said A/V telecommunication device by the host server. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated radio recorder and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device may include a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. An integrated audio recorder may be communicably connected to the network connection. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Code input initiated media delivery to an A/V telecommunication device A method of requesting media content on an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection a video processor connected to the network connection and manual inputs communicably connected to the network connection may be performed by engaging a manual input to send a request for media content and receiving media content at the A/V telecommunication device in response to the request. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated interactive incentive promotions and an A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated incentive promotion manager connected to said telecommunication processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated broadband telecommunications A/V appliance and device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. An optical reader is connected to the network connection. A request signal is sent to a server via the network connection in response to the optical reader reading a code. An associated provider sends content to said information appliance in response to the received request signal. A system for providing on-screen management of content delivery to an audio-video telecommunications terminal including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. A display on the telecommunications terminal is connected to the video processor. The display provides visual displays for programming the delivery of content to the video processor via the network. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of collecting demographic data a from an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. The information appliance collects data regarding a user of the information appliance. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of providing advertising to an A/V telecommunication device A method of providing promotional content to an A/V telecommunication device is performed by generating media content and providing media content to the A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of providing content to an A/V telecommunication device A method of generating media content for an A/V telecommunication device is performed by generating media content and formatting the generated media content in an A/V telecommunication format. The formatted media content is then stored for delivery to an A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Activating a display on an AW telecommunication device by scanning a machine-readable code An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection includes a display connected to said video processor and an optical scanner communicably connected to said video processor. When the optical scanner scans an optical code, the display is activated. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated resource management and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated resource management organizer communicably connected to the video processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated voice-over-internet-protocol multiple terminal adapter and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication terminal including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated VoIP multimedia terminal adapter. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated ticket server and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated ticket server. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated machine readable code reader and an A/V telecommunications device A method of delivering content to an A/V telecommunication device in response to a scanned code is performed by reading a machine readable code and sending a signal to a host server in response to the read code. The A/V telecommunication device receives content from a content provider in response to the signal sent to the host server. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Private broadcasting network for an A/V telecommunication device A method of providing content at a remote location may be performed by providing an A/V telecommunication device at a remote location and sending content to said A/V telecommunication device. The content provider may receive inputs from said remote location. An A/V communication session may be established with said A/V telecommunication device in response to said inputs. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Emergency call source locator on an A/V telecommunication system A method of locating a source location in an A/V telecommunication system having a server and a telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by initiating an emergency call at an A/V telecommunication device. A server recognizes the emergency call and correlates the A/V telecommunication device with a physical address. The physical address may be sent to an emergency recipient. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated video camera and A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated video camera communicably connected to the video processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Digital video caller identification on an A/V telecommunication device A method of caller identification on an A/V telecommunication device having a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by receiving caller identification information with an incoming call, retrieving an image file associated with the caller information and displaying the image file on the A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated digital jukebox and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection; a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection; a video processor connected to the network connection may include a digital jukebox communicably connected to the network. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Wireless video camera for an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection includes a wireless transceiver connected to said video processor and a digital image device communicably connected to said wireless transceiver. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Networked media bridge for A/V telecommunications A network media bridge server manages the delivery of media to an A/V telecommunication device. A network connection connected to a network connected to an A/V telecommunication device. A processor receives commands sent by the A/V telecommunication device. A media connection is connected to a content provider. The network media bridge server provides content to the A/V telecommunication device in response to the processed commands. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of commerce on an A/V telecommunication device A method of commerce using an A/V telecommunication device is performed by requesting a transaction using the A/V telecommunication device. The transaction request is received by a host server and communicated to a provider. The provider then delivers according to the transaction to a user of the A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of delivering synchronized content to an A/V telecommunication device A method of presenting promotional content on an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection, may be performed by providing first promotional content to a television at a predetermined time and providing related promotional content to the A/V telecommunication device at about the same time. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of developing a voice-over-internet-protocol network A method of developing a VOIP network includes identifying a potential VOIP customer. Each customer may be provided with an A/V telecommunication device and with VOIP telecommunication service. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Wireless handset for an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance having a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection includes a transceiver connected to said telecommunication processor and a wireless handset communicably connected to said transceiver. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Global A/V telecommunications I.A.D. appliance, systems and servers An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. When information appliance sends a media request through the network connection to a server such that media is sent to the information appliance in response to said media request. On-demand audio-visual programming is provided on a two-way communication device by receiving a request for audio-visual programming from the two-way communication device at a server, connecting the two-way communication device to a content provider and providing audio-visual programming to the two-way communication device. A method of providing advertisements on an A/V telecommunication device includes collecting demographic data with the A/V telecommunication device. The demographic data is provided to a host server. The hose server accumulates and provides the demographic data to a content provider. The A/V telecommunication device then receives media content, where the media content is selected by the content provider in response to the demographic data. A method for incentive based promotion on an A/V telecommunication device includes delivering promotional content to an A/V telecommunication device. User input is requested over the A/V telecommunication device and a response to the input is delivered to the A/V telecommunication device. A method of providing promotional content to an AW telecommunication device is performed by generating media content and providing media content to the A/V telecommunication device. A method of commerce using an A/V telecommunication device is performed by requesting a transaction using the A/V telecommunication device. The transaction request is received by a host server and communicated to a provider. The provider then delivers according to the transaction to a user of the A/V telecommunication device. An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. The information appliance collects data regarding a user of the information appliance. An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated interactive promotion. An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated incentive promotion manager connected to said telecommunication processor. A method for providing advertising content in A/V messaging for an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by receiving a call initiation from a caller and recognizing a “no-answer” condition. A content provider sends advertising content to said caller. A message from the caller is then recorded. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated internet radio receiver and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated network radio receiver communicably connected to the network connection to receive network radio broadcast signals over the network. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated scanner and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated optical scanner communicably connected to the telecommunications processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Product information retrieval on an A/V telecommunication device A method of requesting product information in an A/V telecommunication system having an A/V telecommunication device with a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection, may be performed by recognizing input as a product information request and sending a product information request to a server. The A/V telecommunication device receives A/V media content in response to said product information request. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Interchangeable display for an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection includes a housing which contains the telecommunication processor and the video processor. A video display holder is connected to the housing. A video display interface is connected to the video processor. A video display unit may be connected to the video display interface and attached to the video display holder. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated coupon server and A/V telecommunications device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated coupon server communicably connected to the network connection and a printer communicably connected to the coupon server. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated interactive advertising promotions and an A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated interactive promotion. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Formatting media for delivery to an A/V telecommunication device A method of transforming general media content for delivery to an A/V telecommunication device is performed by inputting general media content and transforming the general media content to an A/V telecommunication format. The transformed content is delivered to an A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Interactive incentive promotions over an A/V telecommunications device A method for incentive based promotion on an A/V telecommunication device includes delivering promotional content to an A/V telecommunication device. User input is requested over the A/V telecommunication device and a response to the input is delivered to the A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of advertising in a video answering message on an A/V telecommunication device A method for providing advertising content in A/V messaging for an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by receiving a call initiation from a caller and recognizing a “no-answer” condition. A content provider sends advertising content to said caller. A message from the caller is then recorded. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Demographic advertisement on an A/V telecommunications system A method of providing advertisements on an A/V telecommunication device includes collecting demographic data with the A/V telecommunication device. The demographic data is provided to a host server. The hose server accumulates and provides the demographic data to a content provider. The A/V telecommunication device then receives media content, where the media content is selected by the content provider in response to the demographic data. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Global A/V telecommunications media systems and servers The method of providing audiovisual telecommunications to consumers is achieved by identifying the consumer, providing an information appliance having a network connection, and collecting fees from an audio-visual content provider. The information appliance has a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. Audio-visual content is then provided to the information appliance. A network media bridge server is provided to manage the delivery of media to an A/V telecommunication device. The network media bridge uses a network connection to link the network to an A/V telecommunication device, and a media connection connected to a content provider. The network media bridge provide content to the A/V telecommunication device in response to processing commands. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of providing customer service with an A/V telecommunication device A method of providing customer service using an ANV telecommunication device is performed by receiving a request from an A/V telecommunication device and establishing a two-way telecommunication connection between the A/V telecommunication device and a call center. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated digital media server and A/V telecommunication device An integrated digital picture server and A/V telecommunication device includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. A memory is connected to the video processor and a picture file input connection is connected to the memory. The picture files stored in memory are displayed by the video processor on a video display. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated digital camera and handset for an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may further include a digital camera connected to said video processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Video answering message on an A/V telecommunication device A method of providing messages on an A/V telecommunication system is provided. The method comprises the steps of recognizing an unanswered A/V communication, sending recorded A/V content to a calling A/V telecommunication device, recording the A/V content from the calling A/V telecommunication device, receiving a request for messages, sending recorded A/V content to a called A/V telecommunication device, and sending recorded A/V message content to a called A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Caller identification for an A/V telecommunication device A method of caller identification in an A/V telecommunication system including a host server with a host server memory communicably connected to an A/V telecommunication device may be performed by detecting by the host server of an incoming call from a source to an A/V telecommunication device. The host server receives source information regarding the source and retrieves identification data associated with the source information by the host server. Identification data is sent to said A/V telecommunication device by the host server. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated radio recorder and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device may include a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. An integrated audio recorder may be communicably connected to the network connection. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Code input initiated media delivery to an A/V telecommunication device A method of requesting media content on an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection a video processor connected to the network connection and manual inputs communicably connected to the network connection may be performed by engaging a manual input to send a request for media content and receiving media content at the A/V telecommunication device in response to the request. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated interactive incentive promotions and an A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated incentive promotion manager connected to said telecommunication processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated broadband telecommunications A/V appliance and device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. An optical reader is connected to the network connection. A request signal is sent to a server via the network connection in response to the optical reader reading a code. An associated provider sends content to said information appliance in response to the received request signal. A system for providing on-screen management of content delivery to an audio-video telecommunications terminal including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. A display on the telecommunications terminal is connected to the video processor. The display provides visual displays for programming the delivery of content to the video processor via the network. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of collecting demographic data a from an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. The information appliance collects data regarding a user of the information appliance. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of providing advertising to an A/V telecommunication device A method of providing promotional content to an A/V telecommunication device is performed by generating media content and providing media content to the A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of providing content to an A/V telecommunication device A method of generating media content for an A/V telecommunication device is performed by generating media content and formatting the generated media content in an A/V telecommunication format. The formatted media content is then stored for delivery to an A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Activating a display on an AW telecommunication device by scanning a machine-readable code An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection includes a display connected to said video processor and an optical scanner communicably connected to said video processor. When the optical scanner scans an optical code, the display is activated. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated resource management and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated resource management organizer communicably connected to the video processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated voice-over-internet-protocol multiple terminal adapter and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication terminal including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated VoIP multimedia terminal adapter. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated ticket server and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated ticket server. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated machine readable code reader and an A/V telecommunications device A method of delivering content to an A/V telecommunication device in response to a scanned code is performed by reading a machine readable code and sending a signal to a host server in response to the read code. The A/V telecommunication device receives content from a content provider in response to the signal sent to the host server. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Private broadcasting network for an A/V telecommunication device A method of providing content at a remote location may be performed by providing an A/V telecommunication device at a remote location and sending content to said A/V telecommunication device. The content provider may receive inputs from said remote location. An A/V communication session may be established with said A/V telecommunication device in response to said inputs. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Emergency call source locator on an A/V telecommunication system A method of locating a source location in an A/V telecommunication system having a server and a telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by initiating an emergency call at an A/V telecommunication device. A server recognizes the emergency call and correlates the A/V telecommunication device with a physical address. The physical address may be sent to an emergency recipient. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated video camera and A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated video camera communicably connected to the video processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Digital video caller identification on an A/V telecommunication device A method of caller identification on an A/V telecommunication device having a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by receiving caller identification information with an incoming call, retrieving an image file associated with the caller information and displaying the image file on the A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated digital jukebox and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection; a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection; a video processor connected to the network connection may include a digital jukebox communicably connected to the network. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Wireless video camera for an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection includes a wireless transceiver connected to said video processor and a digital image device communicably connected to said wireless transceiver. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Networked media bridge for A/V telecommunications A network media bridge server manages the delivery of media to an A/V telecommunication device. A network connection connected to a network connected to an A/V telecommunication device. A processor receives commands sent by the A/V telecommunication device. A media connection is connected to a content provider. The network media bridge server provides content to the A/V telecommunication device in response to the processed commands. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of commerce on an A/V telecommunication device A method of commerce using an A/V telecommunication device is performed by requesting a transaction using the A/V telecommunication device. The transaction request is received by a host server and communicated to a provider. The provider then delivers according to the transaction to a user of the A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of delivering synchronized content to an A/V telecommunication device A method of presenting promotional content on an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection, may be performed by providing first promotional content to a television at a predetermined time and providing related promotional content to the A/V telecommunication device at about the same time. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of developing a voice-over-internet-protocol network A method of developing a VOIP network includes identifying a potential VOIP customer. Each customer may be provided with an A/V telecommunication device and with VOIP telecommunication service. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Wireless handset for an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance having a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection includes a transceiver connected to said telecommunication processor and a wireless handset communicably connected to said transceiver. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Global A/V telecommunications I.A.D. appliance, systems and servers An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. When information appliance sends a media request through the network connection to a server such that media is sent to the information appliance in response to said media request. On-demand audio-visual programming is provided on a two-way communication device by receiving a request for audio-visual programming from the two-way communication device at a server, connecting the two-way communication device to a content provider and providing audio-visual programming to the two-way communication device. A method of providing advertisements on an A/V telecommunication device includes collecting demographic data with the A/V telecommunication device. The demographic data is provided to a host server. The hose server accumulates and provides the demographic data to a content provider. The A/V telecommunication device then receives media content, where the media content is selected by the content provider in response to the demographic data. A method for incentive based promotion on an A/V telecommunication device includes delivering promotional content to an A/V telecommunication device. User input is requested over the A/V telecommunication device and a response to the input is delivered to the A/V telecommunication device. A method of providing promotional content to an AW telecommunication device is performed by generating media content and providing media content to the A/V telecommunication device. A method of commerce using an A/V telecommunication device is performed by requesting a transaction using the A/V telecommunication device. The transaction request is received by a host server and communicated to a provider. The provider then delivers according to the transaction to a user of the A/V telecommunication device. An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. The information appliance collects data regarding a user of the information appliance. An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated interactive promotion. An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated incentive promotion manager connected to said telecommunication processor. A method for providing advertising content in A/V messaging for an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by receiving a call initiation from a caller and recognizing a “no-answer” condition. A content provider sends advertising content to said caller. A message from the caller is then recorded. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated internet radio receiver and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated network radio receiver communicably connected to the network connection to receive network radio broadcast signals over the network. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated scanner and A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated optical scanner communicably connected to the telecommunications processor. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Product information retrieval on an A/V telecommunication device A method of requesting product information in an A/V telecommunication system having an A/V telecommunication device with a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection, may be performed by recognizing input as a product information request and sending a product information request to a server. The A/V telecommunication device receives A/V media content in response to said product information request. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Interchangeable display for an A/V telecommunication device An information appliance including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection includes a housing which contains the telecommunication processor and the video processor. A video display holder is connected to the housing. A video display interface is connected to the video processor. A video display unit may be connected to the video display interface and attached to the video display holder. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated coupon server and A/V telecommunications device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection may include an integrated coupon server communicably connected to the network connection and a printer communicably connected to the coupon server. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Integrated interactive advertising promotions and an A/V telecommunication device An A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network telecommunications connection may include an integrated interactive promotion. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Formatting media for delivery to an A/V telecommunication device A method of transforming general media content for delivery to an A/V telecommunication device is performed by inputting general media content and transforming the general media content to an A/V telecommunication format. The transformed content is delivered to an A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Interactive incentive promotions over an A/V telecommunications device A method for incentive based promotion on an A/V telecommunication device includes delivering promotional content to an A/V telecommunication device. User input is requested over the A/V telecommunication device and a response to the input is delivered to the A/V telecommunication device. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Method of advertising in a video answering message on an A/V telecommunication device A method for providing advertising content in A/V messaging for an A/V telecommunication device including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection may be performed by receiving a call initiation from a caller and recognizing a “no-answer” condition. A content provider sends advertising content to said caller. A message from the caller is then recorded. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Demographic advertisement on an A/V telecommunications system A method of providing advertisements on an A/V telecommunication device includes collecting demographic data with the A/V telecommunication device. The demographic data is provided to a host server. The hose server accumulates and provides the demographic data to a content provider. The A/V telecommunication device then receives media content, where the media content is selected by the content provider in response to the demographic data. | ||
| 08/01/05 | Global A/V telecommunications media systems and servers The method of providing audiovisual telecommunications to consumers is achieved by identifying the consumer, providing an information appliance having a network connection, and collecting fees from an audio-visual content provider. The information appliance has a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. Audio-visual content is then provided to the information appliance. A network media bridge server is provided to manage the delivery of media to an A/V telecommunication device. The network media bridge uses a network connection to link the network to an A/V telecommunication device, and a media connection connected to a content provider. The network media bridge provide content to the A/V telecommunication device in response to processing commands. | ||
| 03/29/05 | Launching a web site using a portable scanner A method for a user to access information on a network. Information from a machine recognizable code (MRC) (1606) is extracted at a user location, which MRC (1606) has associated therewith routing information to a remote location (312) on the network. The extracted information from the MRC (1606) is wirelessly transmitted to a network interface device (302) in response to the information being extracted. The remote location (312) associated with the extracted information from the MRC (1606) is then connected thereto from the user location and the information downloaded therefrom. The downloaded information is displayed on a display (1612) at the user location, such that when displayed, substantially immediate feedback is provided to the user in response to the MRC (1606) being scanned. | ||
| 03/15/05 | Input device having positional and scanning capabilities A multi-purpose input device (2500) for providing conventional positional tracking, and one or more read capabilities for automatically connecting a user PC (302) to remote node. In one embodiment, a user reads optically encoded indicia (1606) of a product by passing the input device (2500) thereover. A software interface (2505) processes the read information, assembles a message packet, and appends routing information thereto to connect the user PC (302) to an ARS (308) disposed on a common network (306). The ARS (308) performs a matching operation with the received product information to obtain an associated network address of a vendor server (314) having the desired product information. The ARS (308) returns the vendor server address to the user PC (302) whereby the vendor advertiser server (312) is automatically accessed by the user PC (302). The respective product information is then returned from the vendor server (312) to the user PC (302) for presentation to the user. | ||
| 03/01/05 | Optical reader and use An optical reader is provided for reading a symbol representing information having areas of different light reflectivity. The optical reader comprises a radiant energy source, a photodetector, an optical system and a decoder. The radiant energy source generates a radiant energy for illuminating a target region. The photodetector generates output electrical signals indicative of the radiant energy incident thereon. The optical system includes a projection portion and a collection portion. The projection portion directs the radiant energy along a projection path extending from the radiant energy source to the target region. The collection portion collects the radiant energy reflected from a symbol when the symbol occupies the target region and directs the collected radiant energy along a collection path extending from the target region to the photodetector. The collection portion includes one pinhole aperture disposed upstream on the collection path from the photodetector without intervening refraction or diffraction and one magnifying lens disposed upstream on the collection path from the pinhole aperture without intervening refraction or diffraction. The decoder decodes the output electrical signals of the photodetector to provide indication of the information contained in the symbol. | ||
| 01/18/05 | Control of software interface with information input to access window A method is disclosed for controlling the software interface of a user’s computing device to display information on a display in proximity to the physical location of the user’s computing device. The interface is operable to display to a user on the display at least one access window that is operable to access information about a product, which access window requires the user to input a unique string of characters associated with the product, which user’s computing device is connected to a network at a user location on the network. In response to the input of the unique string of characters, the user’s computing device is controlled from a remote intermediate location on the network to connect over the network to a content provider location on the network, which content provider has an associative relationship with the string of characters at the remote intermediate location on the network. | ||
| 01/18/05 | Aiming indicia for a bar code and method of use An aiming indicia is provided for a bar code comprising a sequence of parallel code bars and intervening code spaces disposed along a longitudinal code axis in accordance with a predefined standard. The aiming indicia comprises a non-encoded graphic element disposed on the longitudinal code axis adjacent the bar code and spaced apart from the nearest code bars by a distance of at least 10 times a minimum unit width for the code bars. | ||
| 12/28/04 | Method and apparatus for tracking user profile and habits on a global network A method and apparatus for tracking network activity of a user. A user PC (302) disposed on a network (306) runs tracking software which initially requires registration to a registration server (2500). The registration process is initiated by the user entering user information into the tracking software for transmission to the registration server (2500). In response to registration, the registration server (2500) sends a unique ID and bar code back to the user PC (302). Subsequently, when the user accesses a vendor server (2504) disposed on the network (306), the user PC (302) passes the unique ID/bar code to the vendor server (2504). The vendor server (2504) sends the unique ID/bar code to the registration server to obtain user profile information which matches the unique ID/bar code. As the user accesses the vendor server (2504), the user activities are logged and returned to the registration server (2500) for updating the user information stored therein. Alternatively, the user information is stored on the user PC (302), the tracking software issued to the user having the unique ID bar code. Subsequent accesses to the vendor server (2504) results in the activity log being sent back to the user PC (302) for updating the user information. | ||
| 12/07/04 | Presentation of web page content based upon computer video resolution An architecture for customizing the amount of web page banner advertising content presented to a user. When a user accesses a server node (102) disposed on a network (104), the user computer (100) provides video resolution information to the server node (102). The server node (102) transmits a web page to the user node (100) which corresponds to the video resolution information of the user node (100). The web page increases the amount of banner advertising presented to the user based upon the user video resolution information provided by the user node (100). The amount of banner advertising is increased by either increasing banner object size or providing more banner advertisements. | ||
| 12/07/04 | Method and apparatus for opening and launching a web browser in response to an audible signal The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching a web browser on a network comprising a computer having an all new input interface and a communication interface coupled to a computer network; said audio input coupled to the audio output of a source for receiving an audio signal having encoded therein a unique code that is associated with a predetermined destination on the network; and a program operable on said computer responsive to receipt and decoding of the audio signal received from the source for interacting with connections of the computer to a web site available on the computer network wherein the location of the predetermined destination is not stored in a computer. | ||
| 11/30/04 | Digital ID for selecting web browser and use preferences of a user during use of a web application A browser configuration architecture where input of a unique user ID automatically configures those browser applications preselected for auto-configuration from entries of a user preferences sheet. The user preferences sheet (2500) is part of the browser control software (2502) used for storing user preferences associated with one or more browser applications (2506, 2508, and 2510) loaded on a computer of the user. Upon completing the entry of preference information into the user preferences sheet (2500), the browser control software generates a unique user ID (2504) which is used to automatically configure the desired browser application according to the user preferences entered into the user preference sheet (2500). Each user of the browser control program (2502) of a computer is issued a unique user ID (2504) from which the respective user can auto-configure the desired browser application. | ||
| 11/23/04 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a programmable memory system A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader includes an optical scanning system, a programmable memory system and an output circuit and is user-switchable between a scan mode, a record mode and a playback mode. The optical reader transmits a code to a first computer disposed on the network. When the optical reader is in the scan mode, the code is indicative of information extracted from an encoded indicia just scanned by the optical scanning system. When the optical reader is in the playback mode, the code is indicative of information retrieved from a user-selectable memory in the programmable memory system. The information in the user-selectable memory was previously stored in the user-selectable memory after being extracted from an encoded indicia scanned by the optical scanning system when the reader was in the record mode. In response to the first computer receiving the code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. | ||
| 11/09/04 | Method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network A method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network. A method is provided for obtaining information regarding the source of a product from a remote information source location on a global communication network utilizing a product code associated with the product and unique thereto. The product code associated with the product is scanned with a scanner at a user location on the global communication network to extract the information contained in the unique product code therefrom. A unique scan ID code is associated with the scanning operation and a packet of information assembled that is comprised of the extracted product code and the unique scan ID code to provide a routing packet. The user location is then connected to the remote information source location utilizing the routing packet and in response to the step of scanning, wherein the routing packet is representative of the location of the remote information source location on the global communication network through an association with a routing table. | ||
| 09/14/04 | Method for configuring a piece of equipment with the use of an associated machine resolvable code An architecture for automatically configuring equipment interfaced to a computer. A computer which is in communication with a network, is provided having the piece of equipment interfaced to the computer and having associated therewith one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs). The computer connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to a select one of the one or more MRCs being read with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is then transmitted from the remote location to the computer. The piece of equipment is then configured via the computer according to the configuration information. | ||
| 09/14/04 | Method for conducting a contest using a network A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. A plurality of pick spaces, a virtual display fixture, and a plurality of virtual articles of commerce are displayed on the screen of a user computer. The user computer is disposed at a user site and operably connected to the network. Initially, the virtual articles of commerce are arrayed on the virtual display fixture. At least one of the plurality of virtual articles moves across the screen from an initial position on the virtual display fixture. Each of such moving virtual articles has a virtual target region defined thereon. Each of the virtual target regions is at least periodically visible on the associated virtual article. Each time that a screen cursor is positioned on the visible virtual target region of a moving virtual article and a pointing device operably connected to the computer is simultaneously triggered, a particular character chosen from a plurality of available characters is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces. Thereafter, the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. | ||
| 08/05/04 | On-screen information management system for A/V telecommunications terminal A system for providing on-screen management of content delivery to an audio-video telecommunications terminal including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. A display on the telecommunications terminal is connected to the video processor. The display provides visual displays for programming the delivery of content to the video processor via the network. | ||
| 08/05/04 | On-screen information management system for A/V telecommunications terminal A system for providing on-screen management of content delivery to an audio-video telecommunications terminal including a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. A display on the telecommunications terminal is connected to the video processor. The display provides visual displays for programming the delivery of content to the video processor via the network. | ||
| 08/04/04 | On-demand audio visual programming on a two-way telecommunications device On-demand audio-visual programming is provided on a two-way communication device by receiving a request for audio-visual programming from the two-way communication device at a server, connecting the two-way communication device to a content provider and providing audio-visual programming to the two-way communication device. | ||
| 08/04/04 | On-demand audio visual programming on a two-way telecommunications device On-demand audio-visual programming is provided on a two-way communication device by receiving a request for audio-visual programming from the two-way communication device at a server, connecting the two-way communication device to a content provider and providing audio-visual programming to the two-way communication device. | ||
| 08/03/04 | Method of providing A/V telecommunications to consumers Audio-visual telecommunications are provided to consumers by identifying a consumer and providing an information appliance comprising a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection. Audio-visual content is provided to the information appliance and fees are collected from an audio-visual content provider. | ||
| 08/03/04 | Method of providing A/V telecommunications to consumers Audio-visual telecommunications are provided to consumers by identifying a consumer and providing an information appliance comprising a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection, and a video processor connected to the network connection. Audio-visual content is provided to the information appliance and fees are collected from an audio-visual content provider. | ||
| 07/30/04 | Optical command telecommunications device An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. An optical reader is connected to the network connection. A request signal is sent to a server via the network connection in response to the optical reader reading a code. An associated provider sends content to said information appliance in response to the received request signal. | ||
| 07/30/04 | AV communication network An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. Audio and video communications are sent from a content provider to the network connection. Audio and video communications are distributed to a information appliance. Audio and video communications are sent from the information appliance via the network to a content provider. | ||
| 07/30/04 | Disparate network communications integration device An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. When information appliance sends a media request through the network connection to a server such that media is sent from a variety of media sources to the information appliance in response to said media request. | ||
| 07/30/04 | Household broadband information appliance An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. When information appliance sends a media request through the network connection to a server such that media is sent to the information appliance in response to said media request. | ||
| 07/30/04 | Always-on audio/visual communication network device An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. The information appliance remains in a powered state such that media may be continually sent to the information appliance from a variety of media sources. | ||
| 07/30/04 | Optical command telecommunications device An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. An optical reader is connected to the network connection. A request signal is sent to a server via the network connection in response to the optical reader reading a code. An associated provider sends content to said information appliance in response to the received request signal. | ||
| 07/30/04 | AV communication network An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. Audio and video communications are sent from a content provider to the network connection. Audio and video communications are distributed to a information appliance. Audio and video communications are sent from the information appliance via the network to a content provider. | ||
| 07/30/04 | Disparate network communications integration device An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. When information appliance sends a media request through the network connection to a server such that media is sent from a variety of media sources to the information appliance in response to said media request. | ||
| 07/30/04 | Household broadband information appliance An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection and a video processor connected to the network connection. When information appliance sends a media request through the network connection to a server such that media is sent to the information appliance in response to said media request. | ||
| 07/30/04 | Always-on audio/visual communication network device An information appliance includes a network connection, a telecommunications processor connected to the network connection to provide two-way communication and a video processor connected to the network connection. The information appliance remains in a powered state such that media may be continually sent to the information appliance from a variety of media sources. | ||
| 07/02/04 | Optical reader with ultraviolet wavelength capability An optical reader is provided for reading a bar code having ultraviolet-wavelength-responsive properties. The optical reader includes an ultraviolet light source, a photodetector, an optical system and a decoder. The ultraviolet light source generates ultraviolet light having a wavelength shorter than visible light and longer than X-rays for illuminating a target region. The photodetector generates output electrical signals indicative of light incident thereon having a wavelength within a predetermined range of wavelengths. The optical system includes a projection portion and a collection portion. The projection portion directs the ultraviolet light along a projection path extending from the ultraviolet light source to the target region. The collection portion collects the light from a bar code when the bar code occupies the target region and directs the collected light along a collection path extending from the target region to the photodetector. The decoder receives the output electrical signals of the photodetector and produces, in response thereto, electrical signals indicative of information encoded in the bar code. | ||
| 06/29/04 | Bar code scanner and software interface interlock for performing encrypted handshaking and for disabling the scanner or input device in case of handshaking operation failure An interlocking architecture for a software interface and a bar code scanner. Upon power-up, a handshaking operation is performed between a scanner (1600) having a scanner processor (2600) and a computer processor (2612) of a computer (302) based upon the code stored in the NV memory (2602) of the scanner (1600) and a unique code associated with the software interface running on the computer (302). A wedge (1608) is provided as an interface mechanism for the scanner (1600) and a keyboard (1610) to a keyboard port (2500) of the computer (302). The handshaking occurs through the wedge (1608) via a keyboard interface (2610) to the processor (2600) such that a successful handshake directs the processor (2600) to engage a switch (2604) which enables power to a sensing head (2606) for read optically encoded information. The software interface operates from a computer memory (2614) associated with the processor (2612) whereby an unsuccessful handshake using unique number of the software interface by the processor (2612) sends a disabling signal though the keyboard circuit (2618) through the wedge (1608) to the scanner processor (2600) to disengage the switch (2604) to drop power to the sensor head (2606). The handshaking operation is performed on a regular basis during system power-up to ensure that the original software interface and scanner (1600) are still in use. | ||
| 06/22/04 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a dedicated memory system A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader has an optical scanning system and a dedicated address memory system. The optical scanning system, in response to the user scanning an encoded indicia therewith, sends to a first computer disposed on the network a scan code indicative of information encoded in the scanned indicia. The dedicated address memory system, in response to the user completing an activation sequence, sends to the first computer a dedicated code indicative of information corresponding to a particular remote location. The information from the dedicated address memory system corresponding to a particular remote location does not originate from the scanning of an encoded indica by the user. One of the scan code and the dedicated code is transmitted from the optical reader to the first computer. In response to the first computer receiving either the scan code or the dedicated code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader, i.e., the scan code or the dedicated code, with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. | ||
| 05/28/04 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by receiving a product code A method for controlling a computer is disclosed wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to accessing a product code. A first computer disposed on the network connects to a device for accessing the product code of a product by a user. The device is uniquely identified with a device distributor by a device identification number. A second computer disposed on the network is accessed in response to the user accessing the product code with the device, wherein a lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the device identification number with the device distributor to obtain remote routing information of the one or remote locations. The remote routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer in order to access the one or more remote locations disposed on the network. The one or more remote locations are accessed to return remote information to the first computer for presentation. | ||
| 04/20/04 | Method and apparatus for automatic configuration of equipment An architecture for automatically configuring equipment. A piece of equipment connected externally to a user PC has one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs) associated therewith. The piece of equipment receives configuration information from a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more MRCs with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is transmitted from the remote location to the piece of equipment via the user PC, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the configuration information. | ||
| 03/09/04 | Automatic configuration of equipment software An architecture for automatically configuring software of a piece of equipment. The piece of equipment is in communication with a network, the piece of equipment having one or more machine-resolvable codes associated therewith. The piece of equipment connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes with a reader. Software associated with the select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes is downloaded from the remote location to the piece of equipment, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the software. | ||
| 03/02/04 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by sensing a machine-resolvable code A method for controlling a computer wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to sensing a machine-resolvable code. A computer disposed on a network is operably connected to an input device for sensing a machine-resolvable code. A software application which includes a software identification code runs on the computer. In response to sensing a machine-resolvable code with the input device, the computer accesses at least one remote location corresponding to the software identification code. The one or more remote locations accessed may then return remote information to the computer for presentation. | ||
| 03/02/04 | Method for interconnecting two locations over a network in response to using a tool A method for accessing information over a network. A tool is utilized in conjunction with an operation on a user’s processor at a user location on the network. The tool has associated therewith a unique tool ID. In response to utilizing the tool, the user’s location is interconnected on the network to a predetermined destination at a remote location on the network, which destination has an association with the unique ID of the tool. | ||
| 02/24/04 | Method and apparatus for controlling a user’s PC through an audio-visual broadcast to archive information in the user’s PC A method for allowing a consumer to access an advertiser’s location over a global communication network. A normal broadcast program is broadcast to a class of consumers having a unique signal embedded therein, which unique signal embedded therein is associated with a particular advertiser and a predetermined location on the network. Additionally, the unique signal has encoded therein a unique code that correlates with the location of this predetermined location on the network. When the unique signal is received at a consumer’s location, the unique signal is decoded to extract therefrom the unique code. In response to this decoding, routing information to the predetermined location on the network from a consumer’s computer on the network at the consumer’s location is determined. This determined routing information is then archived in the consumer’s computer. | ||
| 10/21/03 | Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet A Method and apparatus for utilizing a coded audio/video signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network containing video over the secondary network to a location thereon proximate the location of the user PC. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of the remote node. The broadcast information is received and displayed on a video display at the location on the secondary network proximate the user PC. The user PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is prompted to interface with the user PC by displaying a video image on the video display at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. | ||
| 10/21/03 | Method for conducting a contest using a network A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. A plurality of pick spaces and a rolling counter are displayed on a screen of a computer operably connected to the network at a user site. The rolling counter constitutes successive ones of a plurality of available characters, each character being displayed for a preselected duration. Each time the user performs a predefined selection action, the then-displayed character of the rolling counter is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces, and thereafter the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. The entry data packet is received at the remote site. It is then determined if the assigned characters in each of the plurality of pick spaces represented by the received entry data packet match a preselected winning combination of characters. If so, the received entry data packet is concluded to be a winning entry, otherwise, the received entry data packet is concluded not to be a winning entry. | ||
| 09/16/03 | Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site a method for delivering information from a source on a global communication network to a second and a user location thereon. A unique code is associated with an advertising action associated with the source location. The unique code is stored in a database and routing information over the global communication network to a defined location on the global communication network for the source associated with the unique code in the database. The unique code is delivered to the user and then accessed of the database by the user results in retrieval of the routing information associated with the delivered unique code by the user. The user is connected to the defined location associated with the delivered unique code in the database and in accordance with the associated routing information retrieved from the database. The associated routing information is changed in the database between the delivered unique code and another defined location on the global communication network in response to commands transferred to the database from the source, such that a later access of the database will cause the accessing user to be routed to another defined location. | ||
| 07/15/03 | Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet A Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network over the secondary network to a location, thereon proximate the location of the user PC on a primary network. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of a remote node. The user’s, PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is then prompted to interface with the user PC at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. | ||
| 11/02/00 | Method for utilizing visual cue in conjunction with web access The use of a visual indicia or cue facilitates computer based access of a network by a consumer witnessing a presentation. A visual indicia or cue is provided during the presentation indicative of a relationship between the visual indicia or cue in the presence of a location on a network. This allows this location on the network to be accessed by a computer having an appropriate input device for responding to a released control signal associated with the visual indicia or cue wherein such response of the input device will connect the computer to the location. | ||
| 10/31/00 | Method for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a network A method for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a computer network. A beacon signal is transmitted from a beacon unit disposed at a first geographic location. The beacon signal includes components indicative of a first code and of a second code, the first code being associated with a remote location on a computer network and the second code being associated with an attribute of the beacon unit. The beacon signal is received using a beacon signal receiver circuit disposed with a wireless device at a second geographic location. The first code and the second code are then extracted from the beacon signal. In response to receiving the beacon signal, control signals indicative of the first code and the second code are sent from the beacon signal receiver circuit to the wireless device. In response to receiving the control signals, an RF signal constituting a first message packet is transmitted from the wireless device to an intermediate location on the computer network. The first message packet is indicative of the first code and the second code. The first message packet is received at the intermediate location and the first code and the second code are extracted therefrom. A computer database is accessed from the intermediate location. The database includes a plurality of routing information for remote locations on the computer network and a plurality of first codes. Each of the routing information is associated with at least one of the first codes. The routing information associated with the first code received in the beacon signal is then retrieved, and a reply packet including the routing information is transmitted from the intermediate location across the computer network back to the wireless device. In response to receiving the reply packet, a second message packet is transmitted from the wireless device to a remote location on the network using the routing information just received, thereby connecting the wireless device to the associated remote location. | ||
| 10/31/00 | System and apparatus for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a network A system for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a computer network. The wireless device (2510) includes a processor (2714) and a transmitter/receiver (2716) for sending and receiving radio frequency signals (2516) to provide two-way digital communication between the processor and the computer network (306). The system comprises a beacon unit (2502) and a beacon signal receiver circuit (2508). The beacon unit is disposed at a location and includes a transmitter (2602) which transmits a beacon signal (2506) into a target region (2910a) adjacent to the location. The beacon signal receiver circuit is disposed with the wireless device and adapted to receive the beacon signal when the wireless device is within the target region. The beacon signal receiver circuit is operably connected to the processor of the wireless device. In response to receiving the beacon signal, the beacon signal receiver circuit sends control signals to the processor of the wireless device. In response to the processor receiving the control signals, the wireless device is connected to a remote location on the computer network. | ||
| 09/12/00 | Launching a web site using a personal device A method of displaying a web page to a user. A triggering device (2500) is provided having a unique code associated therewith, the unique code associated with a remote location on a network of the source of the web page. The unique code is transmitted from the triggering device (2500) to an interface system (302), which interface system (302) is disposed on the network (306) at a triggering location. Location information associated with the unique code is then retrieved from a database (1614 or 310), the location information corresponding to the location of the web page at the remote location (312) on the network (306). In response to retrieving the location information, the interface system (302) connects to the remote location (312). The web page corresponding to location information of the remote location (312) is then presented to the user via the interface system (302). | ||
| 09/11/00 | Performing an e-commerce transaction from credit card account information retrieved from a credit card company web site A method of conducting an e-commerce transaction on a global communication network (306) by using personal account information of a credit card retrieved from a credit card company server on the network (306). At a user location disposed on the network, a machine-resolvable code (MRC) (3402) of the credit card (3400) of a user is read with a reading device (3410). Coded information is extracted from the MRC (3402). Routing information associated with the coded information is obtained, which routing information corresponds to the personal account information of the user stored on a credit card company server (3300) disposed on the network (306). The user location connects to the credit card company server (3300) across the network (306) in accordance with the routing information. The personal account information is returned from the credit card company server (3300) to the user location. The personal account information is then presented to the user at the user location. A hyperlink to a vendor web site (3422) is provided in the personal account information for automatic connection of the user location to the vendor web site in response to selection thereof. Web site information of the vendor web site (3422) is displayed in response to the user selecting the hyperlink. The user can then purchase a product of the vendor web site (3422). | ||
| 09/11/00 | Accessing a vendor web site using personal account information retrieved from a credit card company web site A method of accessing a vendor web site (3422) over a global communication packet-switched network (306) using personal account information of a credit card (3400) retrieved from a credit card company server (3300) on the network (306). At a user location disposed on the network, a machine-resolvable code (MRC) (3402) of the credit card (3400) of a user is read with a reading device (3410). Coded information is extracted from the MRC (3402). Routing information associated with the coded information is obtained, which routing information corresponds to the personal account information of the user stored on a credit card company server (3300) disposed on the network (306). The user location connects to the credit card company server (3300) across the network (306) in accordance with the routing information. The personal account information is returned from the credit card company server (3300) to the user location. The personal account information is then presented to the user at the user location. A hyperlink to a vendor web site (3422) is provided in the personal account information. Web site information of the vendor web site (3422) is displayed in response to the user selecting the hyperlink. | ||
| 08/21/00 | Retrieving personal account information from a web site by reading a credit card A method of accessing personal account information of a credit card (3400) over a global communication packet-switched network (306). At a user location disposed on the network (306), a machine-resolvable code (MRC) (3402) of the credit card (3400) of a user is read with a reading device (3410). Coded information is extracted from the MRC (3402). Routing information associated with the coded information is obtained, which routing information corresponds to the personal account information of the user stored on a credit card company server (3300) disposed on the network (306). The user location connects to the credit card company server (3300) across the network in accordance with the routing information. The personal account information is returned from the credit card company server (3300) to the user location. The personal account information is then presented to the user at the user location. | ||
| 07/27/00 | Battery pack having integral optical reader for wireless communication device A battery pack for a wireless communication device comprises a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing and an optical reader disposed within the housing. The housing is adapted to be removably attachable to a wireless communication device. The housing includes an external shell defining an optical port therethrough and has an operational power interface and a data interface disposed on an exterior surface. The battery is electrically connected to the operational power interface. The optical reader can scan an optical indicia through the optical port and produce signals indicative of information encoded in the optical indicia. The optical reader is operably connected to the data interface. A wireless communication device attached to the battery pack can obtain operational power from the operational power interface and can access signals indicative of the information encoded in the optical indicia from the data interface | ||
| 07/11/00 | Launching a web site using a passive transponder A method of displaying a web page to a user. A triggering device (2502) having a unique code stored therein is provided to the user. The unique code is extracted from the triggering device (2502) with an activation system (302), the activation system (302) disposed on a network (306). Location information associated with the unique code is retrieved from a database (1614 or 310), the location information corresponding to a location of the web page on a remote location (312) disposed on the network (306). In response to retrieving the location information, the activation system (302) is connected to the remote location (312). The web page corresponding to the location information of the remote location (312) is then presented to the user via the activation system (302). | ||
| 07/06/00 | Remote control having an optical indicia reader A method for a user to access information on a network (306). A remote control device (3700) is provided operating in a first and control mode with internally generated control commands and in a second and scanning mode. In the control mode, an appliance at a user location is controlled by wirelessly transmitting the control commands to the appliance. In the scanning mode, a machine recognizable code (MRC) information is extracted from an MRC (1606) using the remote control device (3700), the MRC (1606) having associated therewith routing information corresponding to a remote location (312) on the network (306). The extracted MRC information is wirelessly transmitted from the MRC (1606) to a network interface device (302) in response to the step of extracting. The user location is then connected over the network (306) to the remote location (312) associated with the extracted MRC information, and the information downloaded therefrom. The downloaded information is then displayed on a display (1612) at the user location, such that when displayed, substantially immediate feedback is provided to the user in response to the step of scanning. | ||
| 06/30/00 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a programmable memory system A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader includes an optical scanning system, a programmable memory system and an output circuit and is user-switchable between a scan mode, a record mode and a playback mode. The optical reader transmits a code to a first computer disposed on the network. When the optical reader is in the scan mode, the code is indicative of information extracted from an encoded indicia just scanned by the optical scanning system. When the optical reader is in the playback mode, the code is indicative of information retrieved from a user-selectable memory in the programmable memory system. The information in the user-selectable memory was previously stored in the user-selectable memory after being extracted from an encoded indicia scanned by the optical scanning system when the reader was in the record mode. In response to the first computer receiving the code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. | ||
| 06/23/00 | Controlling a PC using a tone from a cellular telephone A method and apparatus for accessing information over a network (306) from a remote location (312) on the network (306) for delivery to a user PC (302). A cellular telephone (2500) is provided having a functional mode for web access over the network (306). A button (2502) on the phone is associated with the functional mode. The button on the phone (2500) is activated by a user to induce the functional mode when in proximity to the user PC (302). In response to activation of the functional mode, the user PC (302) is controlled to access information from the remote location (312) on the network (306) for delivery to the user PC (302) and display thereof to the user on a display (1612) associated with the user PC (302). | ||
| 06/23/00 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a dedicated memory system A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader has an optical scanning system and a dedicated address memory system. The optical scanning system, in response to the user scanning an encoded indicia therewith, sends to a first computer disposed on the network a scan code indicative of information encoded in the scanned indicia. The dedicated address memory system, in response to the user completing an activation sequence, sends to the first computer a dedicated code indicative of information corresponding to a particular remote location. The information from the dedicated address memory system corresponding to a particular remote location does not originate from the scanning of an encoded indica by the user. One of the scan code and the dedicated code is transmitted from the optical reader to the first computer. In response to the first computer receiving either the scan code or the dedicated code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader, i.e., the scan code or the dedicated code, with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. | ||
| 06/21/00 | Launching a web site using a portable scanner A method for a user to access information on a network. Information from a machine recognizable code (MRC) (1606) is extracted at a user location, which MRC (1606) has associated therewith routing information to a remote location (312) on the network. The extracted information from the MRC (1606) is wirelessly transmitted to a network interface device (302) in response to the information being extracted. The remote location (312) associated with the extracted information from the MRC (1606) is then connected thereto from the user location and the information downloaded therefrom. The downloaded information is displayed on a display (1612) at the user location, such that when displayed, substantially immediate feedback is provided to the user in response to the MRC (1606) being scanned. | ||
| 06/21/00 | Optical reader with ultraviolet wavelength capability An optical reader is provided for reading a bar code having ultraviolet-wavelength-responsive properties. The optical reader includes an ultraviolet light source, a photodetector, an optical system and a decoder. The ultraviolet light source generates ultraviolet light having a wavelength shorter than visible light and longer than X-rays for illuminating a target region. The photodetector generates output electrical signals indicative of light incident thereon having a wavelength within a predetermined range of wavelengths. The optical system includes a projection portion and a collection portion. The projection portion directs the ultraviolet light along a projection path extending from the ultraviolet light source to the target region. The collection portion collects the light from a bar code when the bar code occupies the target region and directs the collected light along a collection path extending from the target region to the photodetector. The decoder receives the output electrical signals of the photodetector and produces, in response thereto, electrical signals indicative of information encoded in the bar code. | ||
| 06/20/00 | Portable scanner for enabling automatic commerce transactions A method for initiating and completing a commercial transaction to acquire an article of commerce (2502). The article of commerce (2502) has associated therewith a machine resolvable code (MRC) (2504). The MRC (2504) has encoded therein information relating to the article of commerce (2502). The encoded information in the MRC (2504) is extracted therefrom and unique identification information associated with a user is obtained. The encoded information from the MRC (2504) is stored in a temporary buffer. After the encoded information from the MRC (2504) is stored and the unique identification information associated with a user is obtained, it is transferred to a retail processing system (1612). In response to the retail processing system (1612) receiving the encoded information from the MRC (2504) and the transferred unique identification of the user, ownership of the article of commerce (2502) is transferred to the user. | ||
| 06/15/00 | Method for conducting a contest using a network A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. Displayed, on a practical screen of a user computer operably connected to the network at a user site, is a plurality of pick spaces, a virtual television set including a first virtual screen, and a virtual computer including a second virtual screen. The apparent area of the first virtual screen constitutes a first display area of the practical screen for showing successive images selected from a first plurality of images. A preselected one of the first plurality of images is designated a lesson image. The apparent area of the second virtual screen constitutes a second display area of the practical screen showing a rolling counter. The rolling counter depicts successive ones of a plurality of available characters, each character being displayed in the rolling counter for a preselected duration. Each time that the lesson image is shown in the first display area, a screen cursor is simultaneously positioned within the second display area, and a pointing device operably connected to the computer is simultaneously triggered, the then-current character shown in the rolling counter is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces. Thereafter, the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. | ||
| 06/15/00 | Method for conducting a contest using a network A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. A plurality of pick spaces, a virtual display fixture, and a plurality of virtual articles of commerce are displayed on the screen of a user computer. The user computer is disposed at a user site and operably connected to the network. Initially, the virtual articles of commerce are arrayed on the virtual display fixture. At least one of the plurality of virtual articles moves across the screen from an initial position on the virtual display fixture. Each of such moving virtual articles has a virtual target region defined thereon. Each of the virtual target regions is at least periodically visible on the associated virtual article. Each time that a screen cursor is positioned on the visible virtual target region of a moving virtual article and a pointing device operably connected to the computer is simultaneously triggered, a particular character chosen from a plurality of available characters is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces. Thereafter, the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. | ||
| 06/15/00 | Method for conducting a contest using a network A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. A plurality of pick spaces and a rolling counter are displayed on a screen of a computer operably connected to the network at a user site. The rolling counter constitutes successive ones of a plurality of available characters, each character being displayed for a preselected duration. Each time the user performs a predefined selection action, the then-displayed character of the rolling counter is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces, and thereafter the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. The entry data packet is received at the remote site. It is then determined if the assigned characters in each of the plurality of pick spaces represented by the received entry data packet match a preselected winning combination of characters. If so, the received entry data packet is concluded to be a winning entry, otherwise, the received entry data packet is concluded not to be a winning entry. | ||
| 06/13/00 | Method and system for data transmission from an optical reader A method is provided for transmitting data from an optical reader following scanning by the optical reader of an indica encoding information in accordance with one of a plurality of information encoding types. The method includes determining that a particular one of the plurality of encoding types was used for encoding the scanned indicia. A message packet is then transmitted from the optical reader which is indicative of the particular one of the plurality of encoding types that was used for encoding the scanned indicia. | ||
| 05/30/00 | Optical reader and use An optical reader is provided for reading a symbol representing information having areas of different light reflectivity. The optical reader comprises a radiant energy source, a photodetector, an optical system and a decoder. The radiant energy source generates a radiant energy for illuminating a target region. The photodetector generates output electrical signals indicative of the radiant energy incident thereon. The optical system includes a projection portion and a collection portion. The projection portion directs the radiant energy along a projection path extending from the radiant energy source to the target region. The collection portion collects the radiant energy reflected from a symbol when the symbol occupies the target region and directs the collected radiant energy along a collection path extending from the target region to the photodetector. The collection portion includes one pinhole aperture disposed upstream on the collection path from the photodetector without intervening refraction or diffraction and one magnifying lens disposed upstream on the collection path from the pinhole aperture without intervening refraction or diffraction. The decoder decodes the output electrical signals of the photodetector to provide indication of the information contained in the symbol. | ||
| 05/30/00 | Aiming indicia for a bar code and method of use An aiming indicia is provided for a bar code comprising a sequence of parallel code bars and intervening code spaces disposed along a longitudinal code axis in accordance with a predefined standard. The aiming indicia comprises a non-encoded graphic element disposed on the longitudinal code axis adjacent the bar code and spaced apart from the nearest code bars by a distance of at least 10 times a minimum unit width for the code bars. | ||
| 05/30/00 | Unique bar code A bar code for encoding information in machine-readable form is provided. The bar code comprises a character string including a plurality of characters disposed side-by-side along a longitudinal code axis. Each character is formed by a sequence of code bars and intervening code spaces, the code bars being parallel to one another and to a line defining a bar axis which intersects the code axis. Each character has a definition in accordance with a predefined standard. The definition for each character includes a bar/space pattern associated with the character setting forth the respective widths of the code bars and code spaces making up the character in terms of integer multiples of a minimum unit width. The definition for each character also includes at least one encoded alphanumeric value associated with the character. The definition for each character further included an integer checksum value associated with the character. The plurality of characters in the character string includes, sequentially, one start character, at least one message character, one check character and a stop character. The bar axis forms a slant angle with a line perpendicular to the longitudinal code axis, and the slant angle has a value greater than about 1 degree. | ||
| 05/11/00 | Method and system for conducting a contest using a network A method for conducting a contest using a network. A selected article of commerce is identified to a plurality of users remotely disposed at user locations on the network which bears an indicia encoding an identification code which corresponds to the selected article in accordance with an extrinsic standard. An unvalidated entry message packet is then received at a reference location which was transmitted across the network from a user location in response to scanning at the user location an indicia on an article of commerce. The indicia on the scanned article of commerce encodes an identification code which corresponds to the article in accordance with an extrinsic standard. A reference database is provided at the reference location which has a plurality of article codes and routing information for target locations on the network and associates the routing information with at least one of the article codes. The reference database is accessed and the routing information associated with the article code received and the unvalidated entry message packet retrieved. A reply message packet is created including the routing information and then transmitted across the network to the user location from which it was received. A validated entry message packet is then received at a target. It is then determined whether the validated entry message packet constitutes an accepted entry. Finally, it is determined if a user submitting an accepted entry is a winner of the contest. | ||
| 05/10/00 | Method for configuring a piece of equipment with the use of an associated machine resolvable code An architecture for automatically configuring equipment interfaced to a computer. A computer which is in communication with a network, is provided having the piece of equipment interfaced to the computer and having associated therewith one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs). The computer connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to a select one of the one or more MRCs being read with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is then transmitted from the remote location to the computer. The piece of equipment is then configured via the computer according to the configuration information. | ||
| 05/10/00 | Method and apparatus for configuring configurable equipment with configuration information received from a remote location An architecture for automatically configuring equipment. A piece of equipment connected externally to a user PC has one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs) associated therewith. The piece of equipment receives configuration information from a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more MRCs with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is transmitted from the remote location to the piece of equipment via the user PC, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the configuration information. | ||
| 05/10/00 | Automatic configuration of equipment software An architecture for automatically configuring software of a piece of equipment. The piece of equipment is in communication with a network, the piece of equipment having one or more machine-resolvable codes associated therewith. The piece of equipment connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes with a reader. Software associated with the select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes is downloaded from the remote location to the piece of equipment, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the software. | ||
| 05/09/00 | Method and apparatus for utilizing a unique transaction code to update a magazine subscription over the internet The present invention disclosed herein comprises a method for completing an electronic commerce transaction over a global communication network initiated between a vendor and a potential consumer. The method includes the steps of associating a unique transaction code with the initiated transaction between the vendor and the potential consumer for use by the consumer in completing a specific electronic commerce transaction; associating in a reference server user information with the unique transaction code to provide a transaction packet; communicating the transaction packet to a remote vendor location from a user location; and completing the specific electronic commerce transaction upon receipt at the remote vendor location the transaction packet containing the user information in association with the unique transaction code. | ||
| 03/31/00 | Method and apparatus for delivering information from a remote site on a network based on statistical information A method and apparatus are disclosed for delivering information, from a content location on a global communication network (GCN) dynamically selected according to statistical information, to a user location thereon. In a computer database, GCN routing information for each of a plurality of content locations on the GCN are associated with a predefined combination of one of a plurality of advertising codes and one of a plurality of possible statistical outcomes. One of the plurality of advertising codes is received from the user location. Data regarding multiple GCN users is statistically analyzed to derive one of a plurality of statistical outcomes. One of a plurality of advertising codes received from a user and the one of the plurality of statistical outcomes are combined in a database to derive a particular predefined combinations. Routing information for a particular content locations which is associated with the predefined combinations is then retrieved from the database. The routing information for the particular one of the plurality of content locations is and transmitted to the user location, which then connects to a content locations in accordance with the routing information retrieved from the database. Information from the particular content location is delivered back to the user location. | ||
| 03/29/00 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by sensing a machine-resolvable code A method for controlling a computer wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to sensing a machine-resolvable code. A computer disposed on a network is operably connected to an input device for sensing a machine-resolvable code. A software application which includes a software identification code runs on the computer. In response to sensing a machine-resolvable code with the input device, the computer accesses at least one remote location corresponding to the software identification code. The one or more remote locations accessed may then return remote information to the computer for presentation. | ||
| 02/03/00 | Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site a method for delivering information from a source on a global communication network to a second and a user location thereon. A unique code is associated with an advertising action associated with the source location. The unique code is stored in a database and routing information over the global communication network to a defined location on the global communication network for the source associated with the unique code in the database. The unique code is delivered to the user and then accessed of the database by the user results in retrieval of the routing information associated with the delivered unique code by the user. The user is connected to the defined location associated with the delivered unique code in the database and in accordance with the associated routing information retrieved from the database. The associated routing information is changed in the database between the delivered unique code and another defined location on the global communication network in response to commands transferred to the database from the source, such that a later access of the database will cause the accessing user to be routed to another defined location | ||
| 02/02/00 | Web site access manual of a character string into a software interface An architecture for accessing a network server using one or more characters. A user computer (302) disposed on a global communication packet-switched network (306) is operable to communicate with an ARS (308) and a destination server (312) also disclosed on the GCN (306). The user computer (302) runs a software interface which displays a window (2500) to the user via a display (1612). The window (2500) contains a data entry field (2502) into which the user enters the character string, the character string disassociated from an address of the destination server (312). The character string is then transmitted from the software interface either directly to the ARS (308) or indirectly to the ARS (308) through a communication package resident on the user computer (302). The ARS (308) then performs a matching operation using the character string to obtain matching information from an ARS database (310). The matched information is then returned to the user computer (302) and used to connect the user computer (302) to the destination server (312). The destination server then returns the desired information to the user computer (302) for presentation to the user. | ||
| 02/02/00 | Bar code scanner and software interface interlock for performing encrypted handshaking and for disabling the scanner in case of handshaking operation failure An interlocking architecture for a software interface and a bar code scanner. Upon power-up, a handshaking operation is performed between a scanner (1600) having a scanner processor (2600) and a computer processor (2612) of a computer (302) based upon the code stored in the NV memory (2602) of the scanner (1600) and a unique code associated with the software interface running on the computer (302). A wedge (1608) is provided as an interface mechanism for the scanner (1600) and a keyboard (1610) to a keyboard port (2500) of the computer (302). The handshaking occurs through the wedge (1608) via a keyboard interface (2610) to the processor (2600) such that a successful handshake directs the processor (2600) to engage a switch (2604) which enables power to a sensing head (2606) for read optically encoded information. The software interface operates from a computer memory (2614) associated with the processor (2612) whereby an unsuccessful handshake using unique number of the software interface by the processor (2612) sends a disabling signal though the keyboard circuit (2618) through the wedge (1608) to the scanner processor (2600) to disengage the switch (2604) to drop power to the sensor head (2606). The handshaking operation is performed on a regular basis during system power-up to ensure that the original software interface and scanner (1600) are still in use. | ||
| 02/01/00 | Input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code An input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code. A method for interconnecting a first location on a global communication network with a second location thereon is disclosed. An input device is provided at the first location on the global communication network having associated therewith a unique input device ID. A product code disposed on a product is scanned with the input device, which product code is representative of the product in commercial transactions, the operation of scanning operable to extract the information contained in the product code to provide a unique value as an output. The unique value is then associated with the unique input device ID. In response to the operation of scanning and associating, the first location is connect to the second location. | ||
| 02/01/00 | Audible designation for a node on a communication network An audible designation for a node on a communication network A method is provided for allowing any of a plurality of first locations on a global communication network to access a specific and determinable second location on the global communication network. A unique audio signature is defined for the specific and determinable second location on the global communication network, which unique audio signature is permanently associated with the specific and determinable second location. A unique audio designation corresponding to the unique audio signature is stored in a database, and routing information associated therein with the unique audio designation over the global communication network to the specific and determinable second location from any of the plurality of the first locations on the global communication network. | ||
| 02/01/00 | Method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network A method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network. A method is provided for obtaining information regarding the source of a product from a remote information source location on a global communication network utilizing a product code associated with the product and unique thereto. The product code associated with the product is scanned with a scanner at a user location on the global communication network to extract the information contained in the unique product code therefrom. A unique scan ID code is associated with the scanning operation and a packet of information assembled that is comprised of the extracted product code and the unique scan ID code to provide a routing packet. The user location is then connected to the remote information source location utilizing the routing packet and in response to the step of scanning, wherein the routing packet is representative of the location of the remote information source location on the global communication network through an association with a routing table. | ||
| 02/01/00 | Routing string indicative of a location of a database on a web associated with a product in commerce A method for controlling a computer is disclosed wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to scanning an optical code. A first computer disposed on the network connects to a scanner for scanning the optical code of a product by a user. The scanner is uniquely identified with a scanner distributor by a scanner identification number. A second computer disposed on the network is accessed in response to the user scanning the optical code with the scanner, wherein a lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the scanner identification number with the scanner distributor to obtain remote routing information of the one or remote locations. The remote routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer in order to access the one or more remote locations disposed on the network. The one or more remote locations are accessed to return remote information to the first computer for presentation. | ||
| 01/26/00 | Input device for allowing input of a unique digital code to a user’s computer to control access thereof to a web site An input device for allowing input of a unique digital code to a user’s computer to control access thereof to a web site. A method for connecting a user computer at a first location on a network with a second location on the network through use of a coded symbol having contained therein encoded information associated with routing information on the network to the second location thereover is disclosed. The encoded information is extract from the coded symbol and then decoded to provide decoded information. The decoded information is input to a defined port on the user computer which has an existing first functionality associated with the operation of the user computer which is not the same functionality as the step of inputting the decoded information. The input operation of the encoded symbol comprises a second functionality, with the port of the user computer operable to accommodate for both the first and second functionality during operation thereof. The operation under the second functionality when decoded information is input to the port is then detected. In response to detection of the input of the encoded information, the user computer is connected to the second location utilizing the decoded information. | ||
| 01/26/00 | Unique bar code for indicating a link between a product and a remote location on a web network A unique bar code for indicating a link between a product and a remote location on a web network. The present invention disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises system for connecting between a first location at a user’s site on a network and a second and remote location on a network. A unique ornamental symbol encoded with a plurality of dark and light areas is provided representing encoded information disposed proximate one end of the scan line, which encoded information is associated with the second location on the network, wherein the plurality of dark and light areas alternate therebetween along a defined scan line. The ornamental nature of the symbol indicates a network routing function. An input device is provided for scanning the encoded information into a user computer at the first location and operable to extract the encoded information therefrom for decoding thereof as decoded information. A web connection device is provided, which is operable, in response to the input device extracting the encoded information from the unique ornamental symbol as decoded information, to determine if the extracted decoded information is associated with the second location on the network and, if a positive determination is made, for connecting the user computer to the second location on the network. | ||
| 01/24/00 | Input device having positional and scanning capabilities A multi-purpose input device (2500) for providing conventional positional tracking, and one or more read capabilities for automatically connecting a user PC (302) to remote node. In one embodiment, a user reads optically encoded indicia (1606) of a product by passing the input device (2500) thereover. A software interface (2505) processes the read information, assembles a message packet, and appends routing information thereto to connect the user PC (302) to an ARS (308) disposed on a common network (306). The ARS (308) performs a matching operation with the received product information to obtain an associated network address of a vendor server (314) having the desired product information. The ARS (308) returns the vendor server address to the user PC (302) whereby the vendor advertiser server (312) is automatically accessed by the user PC (302). The respective product information is then returned from the vendor server (312) to the user PC (302) for presentation to the user. | ||
| 01/20/00 | Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet A method and apparatus for utilizing a coded audio/video signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network containing video over the secondary network to a location thereon proximate the location of the user PC. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of the remote node. The broadcast information is received and displayed on a video display at the location on the secondary network proximate the user PC. The user PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is prompted to interface with the user PC by displaying a video image on the video display at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. | ||
| 01/20/00 | Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet A Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network over the secondary network to a location thereon proximate the location of the user PC on a primary network. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of a remote node. The user’s PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is then prompted to interface with the user PC at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. | ||
| 01/14/00 | Method of product promotion A method of promoting a product. A user at a user location (100) is induced to obtain a first product having a unique ID from a first vendor to win a prize. The user registers the product via a user computer (102) connected on-line to a central registration server (108) across a packet-switched network (104) by completing a user profile and transmitting the user profile and unique ID to a central registration server (108) having a profile database stored on a profile database unit (110). Promoting the product in conjunction with an event at an event location (114), and in response to a triggering event occurring during the event, a tone control system (117) causes a tone signal to be transmitted in the broadcast signal using a broadcast system (116). The tone signal is coupled to the user computer (102) and decoded to enable the computer (102) to automatically connect to a web server having a prize-winning phrase containing advertisement of the second product. A unique ID is then arbitrarily selected, and used to perform a matching operation on the user profile database of the profile database unit (110) using an event computer (118), in order to obtain the associated telephone number of the user. A call is then placed to the user with an event handset (122) over a PSTN (124) to a viewer handset (126). The user is then prompted for the prize-winning phrase. If correct, the user is awarded the prize. | ||
| 01/07/00 | Keystroke automator The ornamental design for keystroke automator, as shown and described. | ||
| 10/13/99 | Software downloading using a television broadcast channel A software distribution architecture having a television broadcast system as its infrastructure. Software from a software repository (1600) is mixed into a television broadcast system and transmitted into one or more selected channels at prescribed dates and times. An at-home subscriber, capable of receiving with a receiver (1608) the one or more select channels, switches to the one or more channels carrying the software distribution with a channel selector (1611). The subscriber, having programmed a controller (1616) with a programmer (1620) for the date, time, software ID, and channel of the software broadcast, then downloads the software package to a storage device (1622) for ultimate transfer to a PC (1624). A validation and accounting system (1628) then records the software download transaction and transmits this information over a PSTN (1632) to a provider accounting system (1630) such that the subscriber is billed for the software package which was downloaded. | ||
| 10/13/99 | Presentation of web page content based upon computer video resolutions An architecture for customizing the amount of web page banner advertising content presented to a user. When a user accesses a server node (102) disposed on a network (104), the user computer (100) provides video resolution information to the server node (102). The server node (102) transmits a web page to the user node (100) which corresponds to the video resolution information of the user node (100). The web page increases the amount of banner advertising presented to the user based upon the user video resolution information provided by the user node (100). The amount of banner advertising is increased by either increasing banner object size or providing more banner advertisements. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for linking a web browser link to a promotional offer . A method for offering a promotion to a user. A stimulus is received from a broadcast directed to a user location, the stimulus having unique coded information encoded therein. The unique coded information is extracted from the stimulus by decoding this information. From the decoded information, there is determined routing information for routing over a network to a promotion location on the network, which promotion location is operable to offer a promotion. The promotion location on the network is then interconnected in accordance with the determined routing information. A promotion is then offered over the network in response to the interconnection thereof by the step of interconnecting. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for completing, securing and conducting an E-commerce transaction A method of conducting and on-line transaction. A user at a PC (302) of a first location completes a profile information sheet and transmits it across a secure network (2708) to a central registration server (2704) at a second location also disposed on the network (306). The central registration server (2704) transmits a unique bar code and associated unique ID back to the user PC (302) at the first location, in response to the user sending the completed profile information sheet to the registration server (2704). When the user accesses a vendor server (2700) disposed on the network (306) for the purchase of products and/or services, the user transmits the bar code to the vendor server (2700) when prompted to complete a vendor payment form. The vendor server (2700) sends the bar code to the central registration server (2704) where the bar code is matched to the user profile information. The profile information is returned to the vendor server (2700) and automatically inserted into the vendor payment form. The vendor server then processes the transaction according to the credit information provided. Some or all fields of the vendor payment form are inserted with encoded information depending upon the user selecting a standard or invisible mode of payment, respectively. The payment form is then presented to the user at the user PC (302) for acceptance or rejection of the transaction. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for utilizing an audible signal to induce a user to select an E-commerce function A method for delivering advertising to a consumer over a broadcast media/global communication network combination. An advertisement broadcast is generated comprised of a general program and associated advertising dispersed therethrough for broadcast over a broadcast media which is directed to a general class of consumers. Unique information is embedded in the broadcast for inducing a consumer to access a desired advertiser’s location on the global network system over a personal computer-based system. The advertisement broadcast is then broadcast to the potential class of consumers with the embedded unique information therein. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for allowing a broadcast to remotely control a computer The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching an advertisement on a computer having an audio input interface and a display; an audio output acoustically coupled from a broadcast source to the input interface for outputting an audio signal having encoded therein an advertisement; and a program operable on the computer and responsive to the audio signal output from the broadcast source for reproducing the advertisement upon the display. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for launching a web browser in response to scanning of product information A method for interconnecting a user’s location to a destination location on a network. The unique information is received at the user’s location, which unique information has no associated routing information embedded therein. Network routing information is associated with the received unique information in response to receipt thereof. The user’s location is then interconnected to the destination location across the network in accordance with the routing associated therewith in the step of associating. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method using database for facilitating computer based access to a location on a network after scanning a barcode disposed on a product A visual indicia for facilitating computer based access of a network by consumer. A machine readable code is disposed on a surface having encoded therein information as to a product or a surface, which machine readable code has no routing information contained therein to allow a user to access any location on a network. A visual indicia is disposed on the surface indicative of a relationship between the machine readable code and the presence of a location on a network. This allows this location on the network can be accessed by a computer having an appropriate input device for reading the machine readable code, such that reading of the machine readable code by the input device will connect the computer to the location. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Network routing utilizing a product code A method for utilizing a product code having product information contained therein for interfacing over a network. The product information is extracted from the product code, which product code is disposed on or in close association with an associated product. In response to this extraction, network routing information is associated with the product code information. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for matching a user’s use profile in commerce with a broadcast A method for advertising over a network and broadcast media combination. A user’s computer at a location on the network is operable to receive a signal from a broadcast generated by an advertiser, which signal has embedded therein unique coded information. The user’s computer is connected to an advertiser’s location in response to extracting the unique coded information from the audio signal. The advertiser’s location is correlated to the unique coded information. The operation of connecting causes profile information of the user to be sent to the advertiser’s location over the network. The profile at the advertiser’s location is then received, and information generated to forward to the user based upon the user’s profile forwarded thereto. This information is then forward to the connected user. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for directing an existing product code to a remote location A method for interfacing a user location on a network to a destination location on the network is disclosed. A bar code having product information contained therein relating to an associated product is first scanned with a scanner, which bar code has no network routing information contained therein. The product information contained within the bar code is then extracted. Routing information over the network from the user location to the destination location is then defined in response to the steps of scanning and extracting, which routing information defines the location of the destination location on the network. With the routing information, the user location is then connected to the destination location in accordance with the defined routing information. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for utilizing an existing product code to issue a match to a predetermined location on a global network A method for providing an interconnection relationship between a product and a desired location on a global communications network. A machine readable product code is disposed on the product machine readable product code, the machine readable product code having encoded product information contained therein. The product code has no routing information embedded therein which would allow the product code, in and of itself, to cause routing to the desired location over any path on the network. The machine readable code is read and decoded. The extracted product code is then converted for routing information over the network to the desired location, which routing information defines the manner by which a user or a computer at a user location wherein the machine readable code was read can communicate with the desired location via an interconnection therewith. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for launching a web site with non-standard control input device A method for launching a web browser application on a user’s computer. A browser application is provided on the user’s computer that is launchable in response to predetermined browser inputs being received by the user’s computer. A non-browser input is provided that is not a portion of the set of predetermined browser inputs. This non-browser is correlated to the input to simulate one or more of the predetermined browser inputs as a simulated browser input. The web browser is then launched on the user’s computer with this simulated browser input to access information on a network. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for tracking user profile and habits on a global network A method and apparatus for tracking network activity of a user. A user PC (302) disposed on a network (306) runs tracking software which initially requires registration to a registration server (2500). The registration process is initiated by the user entering user information into the tracking software for transmission to the registration server (2500). In response to registration, the registration server (2500) sends a unique ID and bar code back to the user PC (302). Subsequently, when the user accesses a vendor server (2504) disposed on the network (306), the user PC (302) passes the unique ID/bar code to the vendor server (2504). The vendor server (2504) sends the unique ID/bar code to the registration server to obtain user profile information which matches the unique ID/bar code. As the user accesses the vendor server (2504), the user activities are logged and returned to the registration server (2500) for updating the user information stored therein. Alternatively, the user information is stored on the user PC (302), the tracking software issued to the user having the unique ID bar code. Subsequent accesses to the vendor server (2504) results in the activity log being sent back to the user PC (302) for updating the user information. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for opening and launching a web browser in response to an audible signal The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching a web browser on a network comprising a computer having an all new input interface and a communication interface coupled to a computer network; said audio input coupled to the audio output of a source for receiving an audio signal having encoded therein a unique code that is associated with a predetermined destination on the network; and a program operable on said computer responsive to receipt and decoding of the audio signal received from the source for interacting with connections of the computer to a web site available on the computer network wherein the location of the predetermined destination is not stored in a computer. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Digital ID for selecting web browser and use preferences of a user during use of a web application A browser configuration architecture where input of a unique user ID automatically configures those browser applications preselected for auto-configuration from entries of a user preferences sheet. The user preferences sheet (2500) is part of the browser control software (2502) used for storing user preferences associated with one or more browser applications (2506, 2508, and 2510) loaded on a computer of the user. Upon completing the entry of preference information into the user preferences sheet (2500), the browser control software generates a unique user ID (2504) which is used to automatically configure the desired browser application according to the user preferences entered into the user preference sheet (2500). Each user of the browser control program (2502) of a computer is issued a unique user ID (2504) from which the respective user can auto-configure the desired browser application. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method for interconnecting two locations over a network in response to using a tool A method for accessing information over a network. A tool is utilized in conjunction with an operation on a user’s processor at a user location on the network. The tool has associated therewith a unique tool ID. In response to utilizing the tool, the user’s location is interconnected on the network to a predetermined destination at a remote location on the network, which destination has an association with the unique ID of the tool. | ||
| 08/24/99 | Method and apparatus for controlling a user’s pc through an audio-visual broadcast to archive information in the users pc A method for allowing a consumer to access an advertiser’s location over a global communication network. A normal broadcast program is broadcast to a class of consumers having a unique signal embedded therein, which unique signal embedded therein is associated with a particular advertiser and a predetermined location on the network. Additionally, the unique signal has encoded therein a unique code that correlates with the location of this predetermined location on the network. When the unique signal is received at a consumer’s location, the unique signal is decoded to extract therefrom the unique code. In response to this decoding, routing information to the predetermined location on the network from a consumer’s computer on the network at the consumer’s location is determined. This determined routing information is then archived in the consumer’s compute. r | ||
| 08/19/99 | Method for controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of CD media A method for allowing a user PC (1702) to be controlled in order to effect a connection between the user PC (1702) and a destination node (1706) on a network (306). This is facilitated through an audio source (1700) wherein compact disk recording media has embedded therein an audio signal. When the compact disk recording media is played, the audio signal is extracted by an audio extractor (1600) and transmitted to the user PC, and detected by a program running in the background of the user PC (1702). Once the audible tone is detected, a web browser is launched and the tone or decoded product identifier information associated with the tone is transmitted to an ARS (308) on the network (306). The ARS (308) then compares the information received from the user PC (1702) using information from a relational database (1704). The relational database (1704) contains routing information for various destination nodes (1706) on the network. When a match occurs, the matching information is then forwarded back to the user PC (1702) and this is utilized to route the user PC (1702) to the particular destination node (1706) corresponding to the audible tone for the processing of information received therefrom. | ||
| 08/19/99 | Method of controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of DVD media A method for allowing a user PC to be controlled in order to effect a connection between the user PC and a destination node on a network. This is facilitated through an audio source wherein the content of digital video disk recording media has embedded therein an audio signal. When the recording media is played, the audio signal is extracted by an audio extractor and transmitted to the user PC, and detected by a program running in the background of the user PC. Once the audible tone is detected, a web browser is launched and the tone or decoded product identifier information associated with the tone is transmitted to an ARS on the network. The ARS then compares the information received from the user PC using information from a relational database. The relational database contains routing information for various destination nodes on the network. When a match occurs, the matching information is then forwarded back to the user PC and this is utilized to route the user PC to the particular destination node corresponding to the audible tone for the processing of information received therefrom. | ||
| 08/19/99 | Method and apparatus for embedding routing information to a remote web site in an audio/video track A redirect system is provided which is operable to redirect information over a network 1610. This information is associated with a compressed MP3 audio file which is initially transmitted through the network from a source 1612 to a user PC 1600. The user PC 1600 will then play the information and, upon playing the information, embedded information within the audio file will be detected by an application program 1604. This will cause a browser 1602 to launch and route the embedded information to an intermediate node 1620. This information will be matched with information in a database 1624, which information provides routing information to a producer location 1614. This is transmitted back to the user PC 1600 which will then effect a connection with the producer 1614 to either view in the simple case a web page and, in the more complex case, actually transmit information from the database 1624 through the user PC 1600 to the producer 1614 to provide a customized communication in the form of a customized web page. | ||
| 08/19/99 | Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by scanning an optical code A method for controlling a computer is disclosed wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to scanning an optical code. A first computer disposed on the network connects to a scanner for scanning the optical code of a product by a user. The scanner is uniquely identified with a scanner distributor by a scanner identification number. A second computer disposed on the network is accessed in response to the user scanning the optical code with the scanner, wherein a lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the scanner identification number with the scanner distributor to obtain remote routing information of the one or remote locations. The remote routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer in order to access the one or more remote locations disposed on the network. The one or more remote locations are accessed to return remote information to the first computer for presentation. | ||
| 08/19/99 | Method for controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of video tape media A method for allowing a user PC (1702) to be controlled in order to effect a connection between the user PC (1702) and a destination node (1706) on a network (306). This is facilitated through an audio source (1700) wherein the content of a video tape recording media has embedded therein an audio signal. When the video tape media is played, the audio signal is extracted by an audio extractor (1600) and transmitted to the user PC, and detected by a program running in the background of the user PC (1702). Once the audible tone is detected, a web browser is launched and the tone or decoded product identifier information associated with the tone is transmitted to an ARS (308) on the network (306). The ARS (308) then compares the information received from the user PC (1702) using information from a relational database (1704). The relational database (1704) contains routing information for various destination nodes (1706) on the network. When a match occurs, the matching information is then forwarded back to the user PC (1702) and this is utilized to route the user PC (1702) to the particular destination node (1706) corresponding to the audible tone for the processing of information received therefrom. | ||
| 08/19/99 | Interactive doll An interactive doll is disclosed having one or more sensors contained therein. The one or more sensors are operable to trigger output of a signal from the doll in response to the one or more sensors being activated by physical stimuli of a user. A processor located with the user and the doll at a first node of a global communication network processes the signal. The processor is operable to link the signal with one or more remote nodes also located on the global communication network. The one or more remote nodes return information to the processor for presentation to the user via the user’s computer, in response to the one or more sensors being activated. | ||
| 08/19/99 | Method for controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of data media A method for allowing a user PC to be controlled in order to effect a connection between the user PC and a destination node on a network. This is facilitated through an audio source wherein a digital audio tape recording media having embedded therein an audio signal therein. When the recording media is played, the audio signal is extracted by an audio extractor and transmitted to the user PC, and detected by a program running in the background of the user PC. Once the audible tone is detected, a web browser is launched and the tone or decoded product identifier information associated with the tone is transmitted to an ARS on the network. The ARS then compares the information received from the user PC using information from a relational database. The relational database contains routing information for various destination nodes on the network. When a match occurs, the matching information is then forwarded back to the user PC and this is utilized to route the user PC to the particular destination node corresponding to the audible tone for the processing of information received therefrom. | ||
| 08/19/99 | Method and apparatus for controlling a computer from a remote location A method for controlling a user computer is disclosed wherein a broadcast program is operable to transmit a broadcast to the user in the form of an audio/visual program, in addition to an encoded tone. This encoded tone is detected by the user computer and this information then transmitted to an intermediate node, an ARS (308). This tone is compared in a relational database (1704) to determine is there is matching information therein. This matching information is in the form of routing information to a destination node (1706) over the data network (306). This routing information is transmitted back to the user computer (1702) over the network (306). The user PC (1702) then utilizes this information to complete a connection with the destination node (1706). The tone is injected into the broadcast program by a program director at the broadcast station. This is effected through an input to a console (1606) which selects one of a plurality of tones in a tone database (1602). Therefore, the user can determine which of a plurality of destinations nodes (1706) on the network (306) are to be selected. | ||
| 09/11/98 | Method for controlling a computer with an audio signal A method for controlling a computer by inputting an analog signal into the computer to control a web browser software application. The analog signal contains a trigger signal which activates proprietary software, and a product identifier. The proprietary software launches the web browser application on the computer, extracts the product identifier, and creates an appended data string by appending server address (URL) routing information to the product identifier information. The appended data string is automatically inserted into the web browser as keystroke data and routed to an advertiser reference server. The appended routing information directs communication to the advertiser reference server which contains a cross-referenced database of advertiser product identifier information and associated advertiser server URLs. The advertiser server URL and a request for product information relevant to the product identifier is returned to the computer web browser where it is automatically redirected to the advertiser server containing the advertiser product information. The advertiser product information is then returned to the computer for display. | ||
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