Patents by Inventor Andrew H B Zhou

Andrew H B Zhou has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 9153074
    Abstract: Provided are an augmented reality eyeglass communication device and a method for facilitating shopping using an augmented reality eyeglass communication device. The augmented reality eyeglass communication device may comprise a frame, and a right earpiece and a left earpiece connected to the frame. Furthermore, the eyeglass communication device may comprise a processor configured to receive one or more commands of a user, perform operations associated with the commands of the user, receive product information, and process the product information. The eyeglass communication device may comprise a display connected to the frame and configured to display data received from the processor. In addition to that, the eyeglass communication device may comprise a transceiver electrically connected to the processor and configured to receive and transmit data over a wireless network.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150229750
    Abstract: Provided are a wearable personal digital device and related methods. The wearable personal digital device may comprise a processor, a display, biometric sensors, activity tracking sensors, a memory unit, a communication circuit, a housing, an input unit, a projector, a timepiece unit, a haptic touch control actuator, and a band. The processor may be operable to receive data from an external device, provide a notification to a user based on the data, receive a user input, and perform a command selected based on the user input. The communication circuit may be communicatively coupled to the processor and operable to connect to a wireless network and communicate with the external device. The housing may be adapted to enclose the components of the wearable personal digital device. The band may be adapted to attach to the housing and secure the wearable personal digital device on a user body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Patent number: 9100493
    Abstract: Provided are a wearable personal digital device and related methods. The wearable personal digital device may comprise a processor, a display, biometric sensors, activity tracking sensors, a memory unit, a communication circuit, a housing, an input unit, a projector, a timepiece unit, a haptic touch control actuator, and a band. The processor may be operable to receive data from an external device, provide a notification to a user based on the data, receive a user input, and perform a command selected based on the user input. The communication circuit may be communicatively coupled to the processor and operable to connect to a wireless network and communicate with the external device. The housing may be adapted to enclose the components of the wearable personal digital device. The band may be adapted to attach to the housing and secure the wearable personal digital device on a user body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou
  • Patent number: 9098190
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for multimedia capture and payment transactions. According to the method, a first user input may be received. Based on the first user input, sensors may be initiated to capture multimedia. The method may further comprise receiving a second user input. Data associated with the first user input and the second user input may be analyzed. Based on the analysis, a multimedia capture mode or a payment transaction mode may be selectively selected. If the multimedia capture mode is selected, the captured multimedia may be recorded to a database. A type of the multimedia being recorded may be determined based on time between the first user input and the second user input. If the payment transaction mode is selected, transaction data may be received. Based on the transaction data, user payment data, and recipient payment data, a payment transaction may be performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150161721
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for venture capital raising for startup via award and reality TV show. An exemplary method comprises receiving information associated with startup projects. The information is provided to audience for online fund raising via an online resource. The information includes a target amount for online fund raising. One or more contributions associated with the startup projects are received from the audience. Based on the contributions, eligible startup projects are determined. The eligible startup projects are advertised on a television show on a country level. Assessment of the eligible startup projects is received from venture capitalists and private investors. Based on the assessment, country winning startup projects are selected. The country winning startup projects are advertised and assessed on an international television show on an international level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2015
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Patent number: 9047600
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for facilitating mobile and wearable device payments and multimedia transfer. The method commences with receiving a multimedia transfer request from a mobile and wearable device associated with a sender. The method further comprises receiving a recipient identifier. The recipient identifier is associated with a mobile and wearable device associated with a recipient. The method continues with transferring the multimedia content to the recipient. The transfer is based on the recipient identifier. The method further comprises receiving a transaction request from the sender. The transaction request includes one or more of a currency amount, the recipient identifier, and payment data associated with the sender. The method further comprises encrypting transaction data. The transaction data includes one or more of the currency amount and the payment data associated with the sender.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Patent number: 9016565
    Abstract: Provided is a device and methods for facilitating mobile device payments using a wearable personal digital device. The device may comprise a processor, a memory unit, a timepiece module, a communication circuit, a display, a camera, control elements, a connection port, and a band adapted to secure the device on a human body or clothes. The processor may be configured to retrieve information encoded in a barcode, generate barcodes, display retrieved information and barcodes on the display. Additionally, the device may comprise a swipe card reader to make payments using the wearable personal digital device by swiping a payment card through the device. In addition to that, the device may comprise one or more sensors and one or more accelerometers to measure biometric parameters of the user, display measured parameters on the display, and store the parameters to the memory of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Patent number: 9009166
    Abstract: A method for calculating a social credit score based on online activity of a user is provided. Online activity may be monitored and processed to calculate an indicant of user activity and its influence on other users to obtain a social credit score of the user. Social credit scores may be used to stimulate users to be more active in their online socializing, share their content, and provide information. Social credit scores may be a source of information for advertisers, employers, bankers, and others. Information on social credit scores may be analyzed to determine users with high scores to distinguish top score users and mark them with special prizes, titles, or symbols. Additionally, a list of top scorers may be published via a social networking engine or otherwise as an additional factor of stimulation for other users.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventors: Dylan T X Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150088757
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for messaging, calling, and one-touch payments via mobile and wearable devices. An exemplary system comprises a processor and a database in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to provide an integrated interface for selection of an activity mode. The activity mode includes a messaging mode, a calling mode, and a one-touch payment mode. The processor is further configured to receive the selection of the activity mode via the integrated interface from a user. If the messaging mode is selected, a message from the user is received and sent to a recipient via a data network. If the calling mode is selected, a data network call is initiated on a call request of the user. If the one-touch payment mode is selected, a payment request is transmitted to a financial organization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Publication date: March 26, 2015
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Patent number: 8985442
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for messaging, calling, and one-touch payments via mobile and wearable devices. An exemplary system comprises a processor and a database in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to provide an integrated interface for selection of an activity mode. The activity mode includes a messaging mode, a calling mode, and a one-touch payment mode. The processor is further configured to receive the selection of the activity mode via the integrated interface from a user. If the messaging mode is selected, a message from the user is received and sent to a recipient via a data network. If the calling mode is selected, a data network call is initiated on a call request of the user. If the one-touch payment mode is selected, a payment request is transmitted to a financial organization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150066613
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods for combining online and offline gaming, advertising, and commerce and providing free games, free products, and free services. The method may commence with receiving a buying request associated with a product from a user. The method may continue with providing an incentive to the user to play a game and receiving an indication that the user intends to play the game. In response to the indication, a payment amount associated with the game may be transferred from a user account. The payment amount associated with the game may constitute a predetermined portion of a payment amount associated with the product. The method may include receiving results of the game played by the user. Based on the results of the game, the user may be selectively provided with a discount for the product. The discount may be equal to the payment amount associated with the game.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Patent number: 8968103
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for multimedia capture and encrypting. According to the method, a first user input is received. Based on the first user input, one or more sensors are initiated to capture multimedia to obtain captured multimedia. The method further comprises receiving a second user input. Upon receiving the second user input, data associated with the first user input and the second user input are analyzed. Based on the analysis, one or more multimedia types are selected for recording from the captured multimedia based on predetermined rules. The selected one or more multimedia types are recorded to a memory. The recorded multimedia types are modified by a cloud-based voice changing unit. Furthermore, the recorded multimedia types and the modified multimedia types are encrypted to prepare the one or more multimedia types for sending to an intended recipient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Publication number: 20150026072
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for using a global world universal digital mobile and wearable currency. The method commences with receiving a transfer request. The transfer request is associated with an amount represented in tokens of the global world universal digital mobile and wearable currency. The transfer request includes at least a sender account, a recipient account, and the amount. The method continues with transferring the amount from the sender account to the recipient account based on the transfer request.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Publication number: 20140349692
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for multimedia capture and payment transactions. According to the method, a first user input may be received. Based on the first user input, sensors may be initiated to capture multimedia. The method may further comprise receiving a second user input. Data associated with the first user input and the second user input may be analyzed. Based on the analysis, a multimedia capture mode or a payment transaction mode may be selectively selected. If the multimedia capture mode is selected, the captured multimedia may be recorded to a database. A type of the multimedia being recorded may be determined based on time between the first user input and the second user input. If the payment transaction mode is selected, transaction data may be received. Based on the transaction data, user payment data, and recipient payment data, a payment transaction may be performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Publication number: 20140330656
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for facilitating mobile and wearable device payments and multimedia transfer. The method commences with receiving a multimedia transfer request from a mobile and wearable device associated with a sender. The method further comprises receiving a recipient identifier. The recipient identifier is associated with a mobile and wearable device associated with a recipient. The method continues with transferring the multimedia content to the recipient. The transfer is based on the recipient identifier. The method further comprises receiving a transaction request from the sender. The transaction request includes one or more of a currency amount, the recipient identifier, and payment data associated with the sender. The method further comprises encrypting transaction data. The transaction data includes one or more of the currency amount and the payment data associated with the sender.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew H B Zhou, Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou
  • Patent number: 8851372
    Abstract: Provided is a wearable personal digital device and methods for enlarging display space using the wearable personal digital device. The wearable personal digital device may comprise a processor, a memory unit, an expandable display, a camera, a projector, a communication circuit, a swipe card reader, one or more biometric sensors, one or more accelerometers, a housing, and a band. The expandable display is be communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to expand to enlarge display space using a flip up portion, detachable portion, or bending the expandable display. The band may include one or more rechargeable batteries configured to power the wearable personal digital device. Biometric sensors and accelerometers provide data for monitoring health and activity of the user. The swipe card reader is configured to read payment card data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Publication number: 20140254896
    Abstract: Provided is a system and method for delivering mail and goods using a mobile robot drone system. The method may comprise self-moving the mobile robot drone system to a mail or goods receiving location. Data on the mail or goods receiving location and mail or goods to deliver id received from a user. Itinerary to the mail or goods receiving location is determined based on itinerary data received from a GPS unit. In the location, the mobile robot drone system receives the mail or goods via a mail and goods compartment and then delivers the mail or goods to a predefined location. Based on user instructions, the mobile robot drone system electronically signs receipt verification documents or performs payment by displaying a payment barcode encoding user payment information. After delivering the mail or goods, the mobile robot drone system provides access to the mail and goods compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Publication number: 20140239065
    Abstract: Provided is a wearable personal digital device and methods for enlarging display space using the wearable personal digital device. The wearable personal digital device may comprise a processor, a memory unit, an expandable display, a camera, a projector, a communication circuit, a swipe card reader, one or more biometric sensors, one or more accelerometers, a housing, and a band. The expandable display is be communicatively coupled to the processor and configured to expand to enlarge display space using a flip up portion, detachable portion, or bending the expandable display. The band may include one or more rechargeable batteries configured to power the wearable personal digital device. Biometric sensors and accelerometers provide data for monitoring health and activity of the user. The swipe card reader is configured to read payment card data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou
  • Publication number: 20140189354
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for multimedia capture and encrypting. According to the method, a first user input is received. Based on the first user input, one or more sensors are initiated to capture multimedia to obtain captured multimedia. The method further comprises receiving a second user input. Upon receiving the second user input, data associated with the first user input and the second user input are analyzed. Based on the analysis, one or more multimedia types are selected for recording from the captured multimedia based on predetermined rules. The selected one or more multimedia types are recorded to a memory. The recorded multimedia types are modified by a cloud-based voice changing unit. Furthermore, the recorded multimedia types and the modified multimedia types are encrypted to prepare the one or more multimedia types for sending to an intended recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Andrew H.B. Zhou, Tiger T.G. Zhou, Dylan T.X. Zhou
  • Publication number: 20140143037
    Abstract: Provided are computer implemented methods and systems for providing compensation for using a mobile payment service. An exemplary system comprises a processor and a database in communication with the processor. The processor is configured to receive a deposit amount associated with a purchase related to a user. The purchase is made via the mobile payment service. The processor is further configured to receive payment information associated with the user. The payment information is associated with a mobile payment account of the user in the mobile payment service. When the processor receives a notification about a further purchase of the user via the mobile payment service, compensation from the deposit amount is provided. The compensation is proportional to a payment amount associated with the further purchase. The database is configured to store at least the deposit amount and the payment information.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Inventors: Tiger T G Zhou, Dylan T X Zhou, Andrew H B Zhou