Patents by Inventor Joseph P. Harr

Joseph P. Harr 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).

  • Publication number: 20240141611
    Abstract: A system and method for measuring water pressure on a foundation. Sensors may provide data related to the environment surrounding a foundation. Analysis of the sensor data determines properties of the environment, which may include a foundation water pressure. The system and method may determine damage to the foundation based upon the foundation water pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan L. Tofte, Brian N. Harvey, Vicki King, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240142329
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting blockages and/or leaking in a piping system. The travel speed, travel time, movement, images, audio, odor, and/or other data provided by a robot ball moving through the piping system may indicate if a blockage or leak exists. An electronic notification may be sent detailing the blockage and/or leak, which may include a location and corrective action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan L. Tofte, Brian N. Harvey, Vicki King, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240142037
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting blockages or leaks in a piping system. A water-resistant pill sensor is tracked while it travels through the piping system. The pill sensor's travel speed, travel time, movement, images, audio, and/or other data determines if a leak or blockage exists, and if so, an electronic notification detailing the blockage or leak, its location, and corrective action is sent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2023
    Publication date: May 2, 2024
    Inventors: Nathan L. Tofte, Brian N. Harvey, Vicki King, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240135362
    Abstract: The following relates generally to implementing a medical data non-fungible token (NFT). In some embodiments, one or more processors receive medical data of a plurality of users, and store the medical data of the plurality of users in a first storage location in a medical data database. The one or more processors may then detect a request to purchase a data feed for one or more types of medical data, and identify medical data corresponding to the request in the medical data database. The one or more processors may then store the identified medical data in a second storage location, and mint a medical data NFT that indicates the second storage location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Brannan, Brian N. Harvey, Edward W. Breitweiser, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240126649
    Abstract: The following relates generally to creating a backup of data and/or settings of a smart device. In some embodiments, one or more processors receive the data and/or settings of the smart device. The one or more processors may then mint a non-fungible token (NFT) that references a link to a data storage area. The data storage area may store: (i) an identification of the smart device, and/or (ii) the received data and/or settings of the smart device. The following also relates generally to providing a warranty of an item. In some embodiments, one or more processors detect an indication of a sale. The one or more processors may then mint a warranty non-fungible token (NFT) that: (a) is owned by the owner of the item, (b) identifies the item, and (c) identifies warranty information of the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Brannan, Brain N. Harvey, Edward W. Breitweiser, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240127258
    Abstract: The following relates generally to creating a backup of data and/or settings of a smart device. In some embodiments, one or more processors receive the data and/or settings of the smart device. The one or more processors may then mint a non-fungible token (NFT) that references a link to a data storage area. The data storage area may store: (i) an identification of the smart device, and/or (ii) the received data and/or settings of the smart device. The following also relates generally to providing a warranty of an item. In some embodiments, one or more processors detect an indication of a sale. The one or more processors may then mint a warranty non-fungible token (NFT) that: (a) is owned by the owner of the item, (b) identifies the item, and (c) identifies warranty information of the item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Brannan, Brian N. Harvey, Edward W. Breitweiser, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240112267
    Abstract: The following relates generally to updating an inventory of insured items. In some embodiments, one or more processors: identify a digital wallet of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) configured to store NFTs that correspond to insured items associated with an individual; detect a request to add a NFT corresponding to an insured item to the digital wallet; update the digital wallet to include the NFT; and display a virtual representation of the insured items of the NFTs of the digital wallet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Brian N. Harvey, Joseph Robert Brannan, Joseph P. Harr, Edward W. Breitweiser
  • Publication number: 20240112266
    Abstract: The following relates generally to providing insurance for a non-fungible token (NFT). For example, an NFT may represent ownership of a digital asset, such as an image and/or video. However, NFTs are sometimes lost (e.g., due to hacking, data corruption, etc.), and it thus may be wise to purchase insurance for the NFT. As such, in some embodiments, one or more processors: receive a request to purchase insurance for an NFT; determine an insurance premium for the NFT; and send an insurance quote including the determined insurance premium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Brian N. Harvey, Joseph Robert Brannan, Joseph P. Harr, Edward W. Breitweiser
  • Publication number: 20240112242
    Abstract: The following relates generally to assisting with replacement of a physical item. In some embodiments, one or more processors: receive an indication of an insurance claim including an indication of a physical item to be replaced; determine a set of potential replacement items for the physical item to be replaced; retrieve virtual data of the set of potential replacement items; and present, in a virtual environment, the set of potential replacement items to a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Brannan, Brian N. Harvey, Edward W. Breitweiser, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240112148
    Abstract: The following relates generally to assisting with repair of a physical item. In some embodiments, one or more processors: receive an indication of an insurance claim including an indication of a physical item to be repaired; determine a set of potential repair options for the physical item to be repaired; build a virtual model of the physical item to be repaired; and present, in the virtual environment: (i) the set of potential repair options, (ii) the physical item to be repaired, and/or (iii) a repaired version of the physical item to be repaired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Brannan, Brian N. Harvey, Edward W. Breitweiser, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240103982
    Abstract: The following relates generally to providing insurance for one or more virtual items in a virtual environment. In some embodiments, an insurance server receives a request for insurance for one or more virtual items from a customer. The insurance server then obtains information associated with the one or more virtual items from a virtual environment server, and determines an insurance premium based upon the received information. The following also relates generally to providing backups of virtual items. In some embodiments, a backup server creates backups of virtual items by writing data associated with the virtual item to a data store. The virtual items may be fungible or non-fungible. In some embodiments, the virtual items are periodically backed up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Brian N. Harvey, Joseph Robert Brannan, Joseph P. Harr, Edward W. Breitweiser
  • Publication number: 20240104665
    Abstract: The following relates generally to providing insurance for one or more virtual items in a virtual environment. In some embodiments, an insurance server receives a request for insurance for one or more virtual items from a customer. The insurance server then obtains information associated with the one or more virtual items from a virtual environment server, and determines an insurance premium based upon the received information. The following also relates generally to providing backups of virtual items. In some embodiments, a backup server creates backups of virtual items by writing data associated with the virtual item to a data store. The virtual items may be fungible or non-fungible. In some embodiments, the virtual items are periodically backed up.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 28, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Brannan, Brian N. Harvey, Edward W. Breitweiser, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240087001
    Abstract: The following relates generally to providing a virtual insurance kiosk within a virtual environment. In some embodiments, an insurance server receives authentication credentials of a user device attempting to interact with the virtual insurance kiosk. The insurance server may authenticate the user device and establish a secure connection to the user device. The insurance server may then provide an insurance service to the user device. The following also relates generally to providing a secure virtual mall within a virtual environment. In some embodiments, a mall server receives authentication credentials from a user device and/or a vender server. The mall server may then authenticate the user to establish secure connection(s) to the user device and/or vender server. The mall server may process transactions between the user device and vender server, such as by underwriting insurance products related to the transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Brannan, Brian N. Harvey, Edward W. Breitweiser, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240087038
    Abstract: The following relates generally to providing a virtual insurance kiosk within a virtual environment. In some embodiments, an insurance server receives authentication credentials of a user device attempting to interact with the virtual insurance kiosk. The insurance server may authenticate the user device and establish a secure connection to the user device. The insurance server may then provide an insurance service to the user device. The following also relates generally to providing a secure virtual mall within a virtual environment. In some embodiments, a mall server receives authentication credentials from a user device and/or a vender server. The mall server may then authenticate the user to establish secure connection(s) to the user device and/or vender server. The mall server may process transactions between the user device and vender server, such as by underwriting insurance products related to the transactions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Publication date: March 14, 2024
    Inventors: Joseph Robert Brannan, Brian N. Harvey, Edward W. Breitweiser, Joseph P. Harr
  • Publication number: 20240053816
    Abstract: The following relates generally to using augmented reality (AR) for inspection of a property. In some examples, underlay layer data may be received (e.g., from a camera of an AR viewer device); and overlay layer data may be received (e.g., from a different camera or other overlay layer device). An AR display may be created by correlating the underlay layer data with the overlay layer data. A property inspection indicia may be identified based upon the correlated overlay layer data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Brian M. Fields, Nathan L. Tofte, Aaron C. Williams, Joseph P. Harr, Vicki King
  • Publication number: 20240051563
    Abstract: The following generally relates to using Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance the in-vehicle experience. In some examples, AR techniques are applied to provide AR indications of vehicle safety indicia to alert vehicle occupants to information that may not otherwise be perceptible. In other example, AR techniques are applied to provide emergency vehicle warnings to improve the likelihood of safe responses thereto. In yet other examples, AR techniques are applied to generated personalized outdoor displays, for example, to ameliorate conditions that may impair safe operation of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Brian M. Fields, Nathan L. Tofte, Aaron C. Williams, Joseph P. Harr, Vicki King
  • Publication number: 20240054779
    Abstract: The following generally relates to using Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance pedestrian navigation. In some examples, AR techniques are applied to provide AR indications of a location of a group member that includes two or more AR devices. In these examples, AR techniques may be applied to determine a relative position of the group member and/or provide navigational guidance to the group member. In other examples, AR techniques are applied to provide AR-assisted pedestrian guidance. In these examples, AR techniques may be applied to present an AR display that includes information for a point of interest along a route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Brian M. Fields, Nathan L. Tofte, Aaron C. Williams, Joseph P. Harr, Vicky King
  • Publication number: 20240051562
    Abstract: The following generally relates to using Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance the in-vehicle experience. In some examples, AR techniques are applied to provide AR indications of vehicle safety indicia to alert vehicle occupants to information that may not otherwise be perceptible. In other example, AR techniques are applied to provide emergency vehicle warnings to improve the likelihood of safe responses thereto. In yet other examples, AR techniques are applied to generated personalized outdoor displays, for example, to ameliorate conditions that may impair safe operation of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Brian M. Fields, Nathan L. Tofte, Aaron C. Williams, Joseph P. Harr, Vicki King
  • Publication number: 20240053162
    Abstract: The following generally relates to using Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance pedestrian navigation. In some examples, AR techniques are applied to provide AR indications of a location of a group member that includes two or more AR devices. In these examples, AR techniques may be applied to determine a relative position of the group member and/or provide navigational guidance to the group member. In other examples, AR techniques are applied to provide AR-assisted pedestrian guidance. In these examples, AR techniques may be applied to present an AR display that includes information for a point of interest along a route.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Brian M. Fields, Nathan L. Tofte, Aaron C. Williams, Joseph P. Harr, Vicki King
  • Publication number: 20240054733
    Abstract: The following generally relates to using Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance the in-vehicle experience. In some examples, AR techniques are applied to provide AR indications of vehicle safety indicia to alert vehicle occupants to information that may not otherwise be perceptible. In other example, AR techniques are applied to provide emergency vehicle warnings to improve the likelihood of safe responses thereto. In yet other examples, AR techniques are applied to generated personalized outdoor displays, for example, to ameliorate conditions that may impair safe operation of a vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2022
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Brian M. Fields, Nathan L. Tofte, Aaron C. Williams, Joseph P. Harr, Vicki King