Patents Assigned to WHEREPRO, LLC
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Publication number: 20240062239Abstract: A location based consumer interface for retail environments includes a plurality of data packet generators distributed around a retail store. The data packet generators include a wireless communication device and are configured to wirelessly transmit codes to mobile computing devices in the retail store. The codes are received by the mobile computing devices, and can be used to present promotional or other content to the consumer, such as content related to the consumer's current location within the store. The codes can also be used for other purposes, such as for use as part of a store rewards program. In some embodiments a vendor is charged a fee for presentation of the content to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2023Publication date: February 22, 2024Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20230214477Abstract: A data packet generator periodically generates a data packet including a passcode comprising a plurality of characters. The data packet is sent to a server or a computing device for validation. If validated, the data packet is used, for example, to identify the location of a user or device. Additional systems and methods involving such a data packet generator are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20230208645Abstract: Tokens can be sent from a token generator using wireless radio frequency signals, such as in the form of a network name. A computing device operates in a first mode when receiving the tokens and in a second mode when not receiving the tokens. Also, the network name can include a URL, a part of a URL, or data usable to obtain a URL. A computing device can utilize the URL to obtain content from a data communication network. The computing device can display a link to the content, which may include a graphical icon associated with the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20230065914Abstract: A data packet generator transmits data packets using radio frequency signals. The data packets are included, in some embodiments, in a network name. The network name can be detected by a computing device, which receives the data packet. The data packet can then be used for a variety of purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventors: Mark R. Daigle, Amy L. Bogott
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Publication number: 20220078019Abstract: Tokens can be sent from a token generator using wireless radio frequency signals, such as in the form of a network name. A computing device operates in a first mode when receiving the tokens and in a second mode when not receiving the tokens. Also, the network name can include a URL, a part of a URL, or data usable to obtain a URL. A computing device can utilize the URL to obtain content from a data communication network. The computing device can display a link to the content, which may include a graphical icon associated with the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20210374798Abstract: A location based consumer interface for retail environments includes a plurality of data packet generators distributed around a retail store. The data packet generators include a wireless communication device and are configured to wirelessly transmit codes to mobile computing devices in the retail store. The codes are received by the mobile computing devices, and can be used to present promotional or other content to the consumer, such as content related to the consumer's current location within the store. The codes can also be used for other purposes, such as for use as part of a store rewards program. In some embodiments a vendor is charged a fee for presentation of the content to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20210036937Abstract: A data packet generator device includes a processing device, a wireless communication device, and a network communication device. The processing device generates a token including alphanumeric characters. The wireless communication device receives the token from the processor and transmits the token as a network name. The network communication device also receives the token from the processing device and communicates the same token across a network communication cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventors: Mark R. Daigle, Brian J. Holmes, Joseph P. Tretter
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Publication number: 20210035203Abstract: A data packet generator transmits data packets using radio frequency signals. The data packets are included, in some embodiments, in a network name. The network name can be detected by a computing device, which receives the data packet. The data packet can then be used for a variety of purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: February 4, 2021Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventors: Mark R. Daigle, Amy L. Bogott
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Publication number: 20200403798Abstract: Tokens can be sent from a token generator using wireless radio frequency signals, such as in the form of a network name. A computing device operates in a first mode when receiving the tokens and in a second mode when not receiving the tokens. Also, the network name can include a URL, a part of a URL, or data usable to obtain a URL. A computing device can utilize the URL to obtain content from a data communication network. The computing device can display a link to the content, which may include a graphical icon associated with the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20200342087Abstract: A data packet generator periodically generates a data packet including a passcode comprising a plurality of characters. The data packet is sent to a server or a computing device for validation. If validated, the data packet is used, for example, to identify the location of a user or device. Additional systems and methods involving such a data packet generator are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20190313256Abstract: A data packet generator device includes a processing device, a wireless communication device, and a network communication device. The processing device generates a token including alphanumeric characters. The wireless communication device receives the token from the processor and transmits the token as a network name. The network communication device also receives the token from the processing device and communicates the same token across a network communication cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventors: Mark R. Daigle, Brian J. Holmes, Joseph P. Tretter
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Publication number: 20190220890Abstract: A location based consumer interface for retail environments includes a plurality of data packet generators distributed around a retail store. The data packet generators include a wireless communication device and are configured to wirelessly transmit codes to mobile computing devices in the retail store. The codes are received by the mobile computing devices, and can be used to present promotional or other content to the consumer, such as content related to the consumer's current location within the store. The codes can also be used for other purposes, such as for use as part of a store rewards program. In some embodiments a vendor is charged a fee for presentation of the content to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2018Publication date: July 18, 2019Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20190213666Abstract: A data packet generator transmits data packets using radio frequency signals. The data packets are included, in some embodiments, in a network name. The network name can be detected by a computing device, which receives the data packet. The data packet can then be used for a variety of purposes.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2018Publication date: July 11, 2019Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventors: Mark R. Daigle, Amy L. Bogott
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Publication number: 20190082322Abstract: Tokens can be sent from a token generator using wireless radio frequency signals, such as in the form of a network name. A computing device operates in a first mode when receiving the tokens and in a second mode when not receiving the tokens. Also, the network name can include a URL, a part of a URL, or data usable to obtain a URL. A computing device can utilize the URL to obtain content from a data communication network. The computing device can display a link to the content, which may include a graphical icon associated with the content.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2018Publication date: March 14, 2019Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20190042728Abstract: A data packet generator periodically generates a data packet including a passcode comprising a plurality of characters. The data packet is sent to a server or a computing device for validation. If validated, the data packet is used, for example, to identify the location of a user or device. Additional systems and methods involving such a data packet generator are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20180139613Abstract: A data packet generator device includes a processing device, a wireless communication device, and a network communication device. The processing device generates a token including alphanumeric characters. The wireless communication device receives the token from the processor and transmits the token as a network name. The network communication device also receives the token from the processing device and communicates the same token across a network communication cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: WherePro, LLCInventors: Mark R. Daigle, Brian J. Holmes, Joseph P. Tretter, III
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Publication number: 20150095129Abstract: A location based consumer interface for retail environments includes a plurality of data packet generators distributed around a retail store. The data packet generators include a wireless communication device and are configured to wirelessly transmit codes to mobile computing devices in the retail store. The codes are received by the mobile computing devices, and can be used to present promotional or other content to the consumer, such as content related to the consumer's current location within the store. The codes can also be used for other purposes, such as for use as part of a store rewards program. In some embodiments a vendor is charged a fee for presentation of the content to the consumer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: WHEREPRO, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20150071138Abstract: A data packet generator device includes a processing device, a wireless communication device, and a network communication device. The processing device generates a token including alphanumeric characters. The wireless communication device receives the token from the processor and transmits the token as a network name. The network communication device also receives the token from the processing device and communicates the same token across a network communication cable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: WHEREPRO, LLCInventors: Mark R. Daigle, Brian J. Holmes, Joseph P. Tretter, III
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Patent number: 8849246Abstract: Tokens can be sent from a token generator using wireless radio frequency signals, such as in the form of a network name. A computing device operates in a first mode when receiving the tokens and in a second mode when not receiving the tokens. Also, the network name can include a URL, a part of a URL, or data usable to obtain a URL. A computing device can utilize the URL to obtain content from a data communication network. The computing device can display a link to the content, which may include a graphical icon associated with the content.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: WherePro, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle
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Publication number: 20130263235Abstract: A data packet generator periodically generates a data packet including a passcode comprising a plurality of characters. The data packet is sent to a server or a computing device for validation. If validated, the data packet is used, for example, to identify the location of a user or device. Additional systems and methods involving such a data packet generator are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2012Publication date: October 3, 2013Applicant: WHEREPRO, LLCInventor: Mark R. Daigle