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20100080388 | Apparatus and method for improving in-game communications during a game - The present invention is directed to an apparatus for improving communications between players and coaches during a sporting event, more specifically allowing players to dynamically receive real-time communications from their coaches concerning intended game plays to be effected on the field or court. Said game apparatus comprises of a transparent, protective top cover having the same contour as a middle portion, wherein said middle portion is provided with a display element, and wherein said top cover, middle portion and the display element are all enclosed by a rear cover forming a housing for a receiving means for receiving an encrypted signal of an intended game play from a portable remote terminal, and wherein said top cover, middle portion, display element and housing are positioned on an upper portion of an elasticized band, which has an extended flap, wherein said extended flap includes a closing means used to secure the game apparatus and to conceal the display element from public view. | 04-01-2010 |
20100318680 | Unified address enhanced locator system and method - The present invention is directed to a unified address enhanced locator system and method which utilizes an assigned portable address code, which allows individuals to physically locate the geographical location of a home, building, business, landmarks, edifices, and/or set meeting points as well as obtain directions to that geographical location, in townships, neighborhoods, municipalities, cities and/or countries that may or may not employ a formal address scheme with street naming conventions, building numbers, and/or postal codes. | 12-16-2010 |
20110057029 | Apparatus, system and method for storing passport information - The present invention is directed to an apparatus, system and method for storing passport information on a reusable immigration customs visa card for use as valid identification and proof of authorized entry within a country's borders. The immigration customs visa card is configured for being accessed by a passport card application program executable on a computer, where the card is configured for receiving a selection of passport information from a passport holder's passport via a passport reader or computer, when issued by an authorized institution. Once the immigration customs visa card has been issued, the card may be used as valid proof of authorized entry into the issuing country's borders. | 03-10-2011 |
20110184757 | INTERACTIVE MEDICAL CARD AND METHOD OF PROCESSING MEDICAL INFORMATION STORED THEREON - The present disclosure relates generally to an apparatus, system and method, and more specifically to a portable electronic interactive medical card, which includes a cardholder's medical information for which access is authenticated by biometric verification means. | 07-28-2011 |
20130232580 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADMINISTERING REMOTE CONTENT - A system comprising: a processor; a sensor electronically connected to the processor; and computer executable instructions readable by the processor and operative to use the sensor to determine an identity of a person capable of perceiving a content broadcasted through a broadcasting device. A method comprising using at processor to perform any or all of the following: using a sensor to determine an identity of a person capable of perceiving sensory perceivable content; and controlling the content based on the identity of the person. A computer readable medium having computer executable instructions for performing a method comprising using a sensor to determine an identity of a person that is capable of perceiving sensory perceivable content; and controlling the content based on the identity of the a person. | 09-05-2013 |
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20110128143 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COUNTERING TERRORISM BY MONITORING CONTAINERS OVER INTERNATIONAL SEAS - The present invention is directed to a system and method for countering terrorism by monitoring shipping containers using an advanced communication system network for tracking and monitoring the container as it travels over international seas. | 06-02-2011 |
20110215932 | SECURITY SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system comprising: at least one processor; at least one sensor; and computer executable instructions readable by the at least one processor and operative to: use the at least one sensor to determine a number of persons or identity of a person; and trigger an alarm based on the number of persons or the identity of the person. A method comprising: using at least one processor to perform any or all of the following: use at least one sensor to determine a number of persons or identity of a person; and triggering an alarm based on the number of persons or the identity of the person. | 09-08-2011 |
20120059582 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF LOCATING A STRUCTURE IN LARGE SPACES - The present disclosure relates generally to electronic systems, and more particularly, to systems, methods, and various other disclosures related to locating a structure in large spaces. | 03-08-2012 |
20120081229 | COVERT SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - A system for covertly activating an alarm comprising: at least one processor; at least one covert 3D sensor; and computer executable instructions readable by the at least one processor and operative to: use the at least one covert 3D sensor in conjunction with gesture recognition software to sense at least one covert gesture made by at least one person in a space; and covertly trigger an alarm based on the at least one covert gesture. | 04-05-2012 |
20120264546 | GOLF GAME AND SCORING METHOD - A method for playing and scoring a golf game, comprising determining an actual time it takes a team to complete a golf hole, determining a number of strokes taken by the team in completing the golf hole, multiplying the number of strokes taken by the team in completing the golf hole by a predetermined amount of time to determine an added shot time, determining a total hole time by adding the added shot time to the actual time it takes the team to complete the golf hole, and recording the total hole time on a score keeping means. | 10-18-2012 |
20120274773 | GOLF GAME AND REALITY TELEVISION SHOW - A method for conducting a reality golf television show, comprising conducting a selection process, wherein the selection process comprise: a first component based on participants' driving range ability, oral skills, attitude, and golf knowledge; a second component based on participants' golf course performance, wherein, the selection is performed by collecting votes from viewers via a communications network, conducting a team-play golf tournament, and following each of the television show's participants with a camera and recording their everyday lives throughout the television show. | 11-01-2012 |
20130132271 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DISTRIBUTING BROADCAST MEDIA BASED ON A NUMBER OF VIEWERS - A system and method related thereto that includes a processor, and computer executable instructions readable by the processor and operative to provide media content for selection, provide a license for selection, wherein the license is associated with the media content, receive a selection of the media content or the license, use a sensor to determine a number of persons that are capable of perceiving the media content, and control the media content based on the number of persons that is determined to be capable of perceiving the media content, wherein controlling the media content includes any or all of the following: ceasing to play the media content, pausing the media content, playing the media content, or continuing to play the media content. | 05-23-2013 |
20130211891 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MARKETING PRODUCTS OR SERVICES THROUGH AN ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK - A system that includes a processor, computer executable instructions readable by the processor and operative to allow a first user of an online social network to endorse a product or service through the online social network, allow a second user of the online social network to purchase the product or service, and distribute a commission to the first user. | 08-15-2013 |
20130231091 | APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING CODED MESSAGES ELECTRONICALLY - The present invention relates generally to an apparatus, system and method of transmitting coded messages electronically using a mobile communication device to transmit coded messages identifiable by pre-programmed or programmable buttons associated with icons corresponding to the coded messages being transmitted. | 09-05-2013 |
20130231143 | METHOD OF TRANSMITTING CODED MESSAGES AND PROVIDING FOR CALENDARING RESPONSES - The present invention relates generally to a system and method of transmitting coded messages electronically using a wireless mobile communication device to transmit coded messages identifiable by pre-programmed or programmable keys associated with icons corresponding to the coded messages being transmitted and providing for scheduling calendar events, e.g. calendared responses, which may include returning a phone call. | 09-05-2013 |
20130231144 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TRANSMITTING CODED MESSAGES USING PROGRAMMABLE ICONS - The present invention relates generally to a system and method of transmitting coded messages electronically using a wireless mobile communication device to transmit coded messages corresponding to programmable icons and providing for users to create and/or edit their own icons or coded messages. | 09-05-2013 |
20130232086 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONTENT DISTRIBUTION AND BROKERING ROYALTIES - A system comprising at least one processor, and computer executable instructions operative to analyze at least one piece of content at a point of consumption, identify at least one distribution right associated with at least one piece of content, determine at least one condition (not shown) at the content's point of consumption, wherein the at least one condition is associated with the at least one distribution right, and broker or apportion royalty fees between at least one first distributor of the at least one piece of content and at least one second distributor of the at least one piece of content based on the at least one distribution right and/or the at least one condition. | 09-05-2013 |
20140040960 | ROAMING MEDIA SYSTEM AND METHOD - A portable media system comprising at least one media receiver having at least one video or audio output, wherein the at least one media receiver is operative to communicate with at least one media service provider while roaming; and at least one unique identifier embedded on the at least one media receiver. | 02-06-2014 |
20140063196 | COMPREHENSIVE AND INTELLIGENT SYSTEM FOR MANAGING TRAFFIC AND EMERGENCY SERVICES - A comprehensive and intelligent system for managing traffic and emergency services, which includes a plurality of 3D cameras positioned throughout a city, specifically at traffic intersections, which are capable of determining traffic conditions throughout the city's roads and transmitting it to emergency service providers so that better emergency response routes may be planned, and live video from an emergency scene may be transmitted to the emergency service providers, a plurality of 3D cameras positioned on vehicles driving on the city's roads, which are operative to alert drivers to an imminent accident so that drivers may respond accordingly and avoid the accident, and a plurality of location determination means positioned on or near traffic signals and vehicles, which are used to determine the relative speed and position of vehicles from traffic signals, and inform drivers as to whether or not they should proceed through an intersection given the time until a traffic signal turns red and the position and speed of a vehicle. | 03-06-2014 |
20140156543 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING CONTENT DISTRIBUTION AND ROYALTIES - A system comprising at least one processor, and computer executable instructions configured to analyze at least one piece of content at a point of consumption, identify at least one distribution right associated with at least one piece of content, determine at least one condition at the point of consumption, wherein the at least one condition is associated with the at least one distribution right, or broker or apportion royalty fees between at least one first distributor of the at least one piece of content and at least one second distributor of the at least one piece of content based on the at least one distribution right or the at least one condition. | 06-05-2014 |
20140157333 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING CUSTOMIZED CONTENT AND ENTERTAINMENT TO CUSTOMERS OF A VENUE - A system for providing content and entertainment to customers of a venue that includes at least one processor and computer executable instructions readable by the at least one processor and configured to receive audio or video content from at least one media device positioned in at least one venue, transmit the audio or video content to at least one mobile device, and transmit at least one custom graphical user interface or information related to the at least one custom graphical user interface to the at least one mobile device. | 06-05-2014 |
20140219430 | ELECTRONIC SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCREENING INCOMING COMMUNICATIONS - The present invention relates generally to electronic systems and methods for screening incoming phone calls and more particularly to a system and method of hosting a cloud synced database of authorized or unauthorized callers, phone numbers, or numbers associated with unauthorized merchant identification numbers which is a solution to robo-calling and telemarketers. | 08-07-2014 |
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20100063850 | System and method for determining an objective driver score - The present invention is directed to a business method in the field of automobile insurance, more specifically, a system and method of determining an objective driver score that may be used universally by independent insurers to evaluate the risk of insuring a driver by employing certain risk assessment factors concerning the driver's personal history which are each analyzed to derive weighted scores. Each driver is provided with a portable pin with an electronic key unique to the driver that is encoded for selective activation of a monitoring unit in a vehicle such that solely the activities of the driver being assessed is recorded and communicated to an evaluation center. Once activated, the monitoring unit records and generates the driver's risk assessment record based on the driver's operation of a vehicle equipped with the monitoring unit, as well as other variable parameters concerning operation of the vehicle. Said driver's risk assessment record is analyzed to derive a weighted driver risk assessment score that is aggregated with the individual weighted scores derived from the risk assessment factors to generate an objective driver score. | 03-11-2010 |
20100077536 | Game apparatus, system and method for improving in-game communications during a game - The present invention is directed to a game apparatus, system and method for improving in-game communications, more specifically a game apparatus, system and method for allowing players to dynamically transmit and receive communications in real-time from their coaches and/or other players on or off the field concerning game play instructions to be effected on the field or court. The system and method of the invention includes a headgear being provided to at least one player, where the headgear includes a game apparatus equipped with a circuit board, electrical wiring, battery, antennae, microprocessor, communications means and displaying means all enclosed within a housing that is affixed to the headgear. The communication means receives in real-time an encrypted signal containing a game play instruction intended for execution on the field during a game. The game apparatus' microprocessor decrypts the received encrypted signal containing the game play instruction intended for execution on the field during the game, which is converted to a viewable game play instruction that is displayed via displaying means on a visor, which is in mating engagement with said headgear. The visor may be permanently affixed to the headgear or detachable and may be color treated with a tint to enhance a player's ability to view the converted viewable game play instruction displayed thereon. | 04-01-2010 |
20100080389 | System and method for improving in-game communications during a game - The present invention is directed to a system and method for improving communications between players and coaches during a sporting event, more specifically allowing coaches to dynamically transmit secure real-time communications of an intended game plays in text, visual, sketch and/or verbal format to their players or other coaches on/off the field to be effected on the field during a game. | 04-01-2010 |
20100080390 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF DISTRIBUTING GAME PLAY INSTRUCTIONS TO PLAYERS DURING A GAME - The present invention is directed to a system and method of distributing game play instructions to players during a game, more specifically a system and method for allowing a portable remote terminal and/or a game apparatus to dynamically transmit and/or receive in game instructions in real-time concerning game play instructions to be effected on the field or court, and to be distributed to one, a plurality, or all team players wearing a headgear configured to receive audio transmissions of the game play instructions from a game play apparatus, another headgear and/or the portable remote terminal. | 04-01-2010 |
20100141393 | System and method for group tracking - The present invention relates generally to a system and method for group tracking wherein at least one individual within a tracked group is provided with an article of footwear equipped with a wireless tracking device. The wireless tracking device is configured for bi-directional communications with a monitoring center, wherein the wireless tracking device is adapted to determine and store absolute location information of the individual wearing the wireless tracking device and the location information of at least one other individual within the tracked group. Each individual's tracking device has a unique identifier for identifying the individual with a monitoring center at a remote location and/or portable monitoring unit. | 06-10-2010 |
20110078844 | NOISE SHIELD - An apparatus comprising: a mount plate and at least one noise reduction element connected the mount plate. An article of head wear comprising: a shell having an upper portion and a lower open portion, at least one aperture located near the lower portion, and a noise reduction plate obstructing the at least one aperture. An article of head wear comprising: a shell having an upper portion and a lower portion, and a noise reduction element connected to the shell. A noise reduction element comprising: a frame having a framework, and a soundproofing element covering the framework. An apparatus comprising: a mount plate, and at least one aperture in the mount plate, wherein the aperture is formed to accommodate a noise reduction element. | 04-07-2011 |
20110111857 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING A FANTASY SPORTS GAME - A system comprising a processor and computer executable instructions readable by the processor and operative to solicit at least one selection of at least one coach. A system comprising a communications module to solicit at least one selection of at least one coach, and a processor module to determine a coach's score based on at least one action of at least one member of a team. A method comprising using a processor to perform at least a portion of one or more of the following: soliciting at least one selection of at least one coach, monitoring at least one action of at least one member of a team, and determining a coach's score based on the at least one action. | 05-12-2011 |
20130232523 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BROADCASTING MEDIA - A system comprising, at least one processor, at least one eye tracking system electronically connected to the at least one processor, at least one means for electronically connecting a display device to the system, wherein the means for electronically connecting a display device is electronically connected to the at least one processor, and computer executable instructions readable by the at least one processor and operative to use the at least one eye tracking system to determine the number of persons that are capable of viewing at least one display device electronically connected to the system, and control the content displayed on at least one display device connected to the system based on how many persons are determined to be capable of viewing the at least one display device. | 09-05-2013 |