Patents by Inventor Michael A. Kerr

Michael A. Kerr 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: 9501786
    Abstract: An interactive display system is described. The interactive display system comprises a display, a server and a wireless handset communicatively coupled to a wide area network. The system further comprises at least one transmitter configured to transmit a signal. The wireless handset is configured to receive a signal from the at least one transmitter and send signal strength information for the at least one transmitter to the server. The server is configured to determine whether the wireless handset is within a predefined viewing area of the display. The display is configured to present a content item when the wireless handset is within the predefined viewing area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: NEXRF, CORP.
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Patent number: 9454769
    Abstract: A method for tracking patronage of a customer in at least one casino property is described. The method comprises monitoring a wireless handset that determines the location of the customer. The method then proceeds to generate a user profile that comprises user preferences and monitored betting activity associated with the customer and accumulated points stored in a customer account according to a monetary value of the monitored betting activity. Complementary goods or services are determined based on the accumulated points associated with the customer account. A message is sent to the wireless handset associated with the complementary goods or services that is consistent with the user preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: NEXRF CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael A. Kerr
  • Patent number: 9430781
    Abstract: A network based indoor positioning and geofencing system and method is described. Beacons are disposed within a physical premises and each beacon transmits a signal containing identifying information. A networked indoor positioning module receives measured reference points that include a measured beacon identifier and a measured signal strength. The networked indoor positioning module uses the measured reference points to generate calculated signal strength values for at least one detected beacon. At least one geofence is associated with the physical premises and the geofence includes some of the calculated signal strength values. A wireless device receives a beacon identifier and a beacon signal strength, when the wireless device is in or near a geofence associated the physical premises.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: NEXRF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Patent number: 9408032
    Abstract: A content delivery system, device and method is described. The content delivery system includes a database and a content presentation module. The database includes a user profile, user attributes, content items, and indoor geofences. The content presentation module presents a first list of targeted content items associated with a first user profile on a first wireless device. The first list of targeted content items corresponds to a first user attribute and a particular indoor geofence. The content presentation module also presents a second list of targeted content items associated with a second user profile on a second wireless device. The first list of targeted content items presented on the first wireless device is different from the second list of targeted content items presented on the second wireless device at the particular indoor geofence, when the first user attribute is different from the second user attribute.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: NEXRF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Patent number: 9406079
    Abstract: A system for adjusting a relevance weight value for a content item is described. The system comprises a content delivery module configured to deliver a plurality of content items to a device via a network. The content items are displayed on the device. A content storage module is configured to store a relevance weight value and a location in association with each content item. A location detection module is configured to determine a location of the wireless device. A user provides a feedback input for a content item. The relevance weight value associated with the location and the content item is adjusted according to the feedback input provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: NEXRF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Patent number: 9396471
    Abstract: A system and method for generating a mobile autonomous dynamic graphical user interface is described. An illustrative system comprises a location-capable component, a user preference module, a server, a means for generating a display menu, and a wireless formatting engine. The location-capable component determines a location for a wireless device. The user preference module includes a variety of user preferences. The server selects targeted content based on the user preferences and the location of the wireless device. The selected content includes at least one user selectable menu button. A display menu is generated that includes the user selectable button. The wireless formatting engine formats the display menu and selected content for the wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: NEXRF CORPORATION
    Inventor: Michael A. Kerr
  • Patent number: 9396487
    Abstract: A system for adjusting a relevance weight value for a content item is described. The system comprises a content delivery module configured to deliver a plurality of content items to a device via a network. The content items are displayed on the device. A content storage module is configured to store a relevance weight value and a location in association with each content item. A location detection module is configured to determine a location of the wireless device. A user provides a feedback input for a content item. The relevance weight value associated with the location and the content item is adjusted according to the feedback input provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: NEXRF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Patent number: 9373116
    Abstract: A method for tracking patronage of a customer in at least one casino property is described. The method comprises monitoring a wireless handset that determines the location of the customer. The method then proceeds to generate a user profile that comprises user preferences and monitored betting activity associated with the customer and accumulated points stored in a customer account according to a monetary value of the monitored betting activity. Complementary goods or services are determined based on the accumulated points associated with the customer account. A message is sent to the wireless handset associated with the complementary goods or services that is consistent with the user preferences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2016
    Assignee: NexRF Corporation
    Inventor: Michael A. Kerr
  • Patent number: 9349128
    Abstract: A system for delivering targeted content to a wireless handset is described. The system comprises a wireless handset communicatively coupled to a network. A user profile associated with the wireless handset comprises at least one user attribute. The system further comprises a content administration interface configured to store an association between a content item and a user attribute. The system further comprises a content delivery module configured to filter stored content items to retrieve content items associated with a user attribute. The content delivery module transmits at least one retrieved content item to the wireless handset via the network. A handset content interface displays the at least one transmitted content item on the wireless handset.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: NEVRF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Publication number: 20160054865
    Abstract: A system and method for map based exploration is described. The system includes a dynamic graphical user interface (GUI) that includes a list of targeted content elements for each different group profile, in which a first dynamic GUI corresponding to a first group profile that is served to a first user is different from a second dynamic GUI corresponding to a second group profile is served to a second user at approximately the same location, when the group profiles are different. A map is displayed on the touch screen display and the map displays a plurality of geofences. A geofence selection received by the touch screen display presents the dynamic graphical user interface that includes the list of targeted content elements for the particular group profile associated with the particular wireless device at the geofence selection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Applicant: NEXRF CORPORATION
    Inventors: MICHAEL A. KERR, David Stewart
  • Publication number: 20160029155
    Abstract: A context aware relevance engine with a client-driven narrative is presented as a system for serving relevant content that includes a wireless device, a server, a positioning module, a user profile module, a content module, a ranking module, a content delivery module, a wireless device display, and a responsive input is described. The wireless device wirelessly communicates with a network and the wireless device is configured to download a software application module or a web browser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Applicant: NEXRF, Corp.
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Patent number: 9043222
    Abstract: A location aware user interface on a wireless handset is described. The location aware user interface comprises a location module configured to transmit a location message to a remote server via a network. The remote server is configured to determine whether the wireless handset is within a geofence. The user interface further comprises a display module configured to display at least one content item associated with the geofence. The user interface also comprises an input module configured to receive a user-created content item and transmit the received user-created content item to the remote server. The remote server is configured to associate the content item with the geofence in which the wireless handset is located.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2015
    Assignee: NEXRF CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Patent number: 8942995
    Abstract: A system and method for generating a mobile autonomous dynamic graphical user interface is described. An illustrative system comprises a location-capable component, a user preference module, a server, a means for generating a display menu, and a wireless formatting engine. The location-capable component determines a location for a wireless device. The user preference module includes a variety of user preferences. The server selects targeted content based on the user preferences and the location of the wireless device. The selected content includes at least one user selectable menu button. A display menu is generated that includes the user selectable button. The wireless formatting engine formats the display menu and selected content for the wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: NEXRF, Corp.
    Inventor: Michael A. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20140222569
    Abstract: A method for tracking patronage of a customer in at least one casino property is described. The method comprises monitoring a wireless handset that determines the location of the customer. The method then proceeds to generate a user profile that comprises user preferences and monitored betting activity associated with the customer and accumulated points stored in a customer account according to a monetary value of the monitored betting activity. Complementary goods or services are determined based on the accumulated points associated with the customer account. A message is sent to the wireless handset associated with the complementary goods or services that is consistent with the user preferences.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventor: Michael A. KERR
  • Patent number: 8789700
    Abstract: A system and method for communicating a multiple tablet order to a multiple tablet order production facility is described. The method includes communicating the multiple tablet order to the production facility, the verified multiple tablet order including a plurality of different tablets that are prescribed to be consumed at the same time. The multiple tablet package is filled with at least a first tablet and a second tablet that is different from the first tablet. The multiple tablet package is then sealed. An automated inspection of the sealed multiple tablet package after the multiple tablet package is filled with the first tablet and the second tablet is then performed. The automated inspection includes an inspection module that operates at visual wavelengths and analyzes a tablet color and a tablet shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Edge Medical Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Lawrence Luciano, Michael A. Kerr
  • Patent number: 8777012
    Abstract: An online ordering system configured to process a multiple tablet order is described. The system comprises a database that stores information for a plurality of medicinal tablets and an online ordering server for receiving a plurality of multiple tablet orders. Each multiple tablet order corresponds to at least two tablets for consumption during a particular time on a particular date. The system further comprises a production facility server communicatively coupled to the database and the online ordering server. The production facility server is configured to control a production facility to fill the plurality of multiple tablet orders by placing the tablets associated with each order in a multiple tablet container. Each container is labeled with tablet specific information, including the date and the time for consuming the tablets in the container and a plurality of images of each of the tablets in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Edge Medical Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Lawrence Luciano, Michael A. Kerr
  • Patent number: 8747229
    Abstract: A gaming server system is described, the gaming server system including a verification system, a memory module, a centralized gaming server, and a paytable module. The verification system is configured to access a registration database having registration data for registered users. The memory module is configured to store images corresponding to at least one game outcome, with the images communicated to the network access devices. The paytable module is associated with the centralized gaming server, and it is configured to determine one or more prizes associated with a game outcome. The centralized gaming server is configured to generate at least one random game outcome by random generation at the centralized gaming server, and configured to access the memory module and communicate the images corresponding to the random game outcome to the network access devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: NEXRF, Corp.
    Inventor: Michael A. Kerr
  • Patent number: 8738024
    Abstract: A system and method for delivering content within a boundary is described. The system includes a plurality of beacons, a location positioning module, and a networked component. The beacons transmit a signal containing identifying information. The location positioning module receives the beacon signal data communication from a wireless device. The location positioning module receives measured reference points that include a measured beacon identifier and a measured signal strength. The location positioning module uses the measured reference points to generate calculated signal strength values for at least one detected beacon, wherein some of the calculated signal strength values are associated with a geographic boundary. The location positioning module determines the location of the wireless device by comparing the beacon signal data to the calculated signal strength values.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: NEXRF, Corp.
    Inventors: Michael A. Kerr, David Stewart
  • Patent number: 8712582
    Abstract: A system for integrating and packaging a plurality of tablet orders is described. The system comprises a graphical user interface configured to receive one or more inputs for a plurality of tablets associated with a particular patient. A software module is configured to compile the inputs into an integrated order. The system further comprises a filling system configured to dispense a dose from the integrated order into a package associated with a time at which the dose is to be consumed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Edge Medical Properties, LLC
    Inventors: Robert A. Luciano, Jr., Michael A. Kerr
  • Patent number: 8523679
    Abstract: A system and method for streaming a lottery game is described. The system includes a lottery ticket, a gaming server, a paytable, a video server, a network access device, an encryption module, and IP address associated with the network access device. The lottery ticket has a first plurality of numbers. The gaming server is configured to generate a second plurality of numbers with a random number generator. The paytable includes an award that is based on a comparison of the first plurality of numbers to the second plurality of numbers. The video server stores a plurality of images associated with the award. The network access device is configured to present the lottery. The encryption module configured to encrypt communications between the gaming server and the network access device. The IP address associated with the network access device enables secure communications with the gaming server.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Inventor: Michael A. Kerr