Patents Assigned to Reagan Inventions, LLC
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Patent number: 8370141Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for converting analog data to digital data or digital data to analog data for enabling speech recognition processing on a portable data device are provided. The system includes at least one portable data device including an input module configured to receive analog audio signals; a processing module configured to convert the analog audio signals to digital audio data; a communication module configured to transmit the digital audio data to a remote processor and to receive digital text data from the remote processor; and a display module for displaying the received digital text data; the remote processor configured for receiving digital audio data, converting the digital audio data to digital text data and transmitting the converted digital text data to the at least one portable data device; and a communications network for coupling the remote processor to the at least one portable data device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Reagan Inventions, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120331057Abstract: A computer-implemented method performed within a portal server system is disclosed. A unique identifier and additional information associated with a party is received from the party. The unique identifier and additional information are stored within a storage device accessible by the portal server system. The unique identifier is received from a user accessing the portal server system. Access to the additional information is provided to the user based upon the unique identifier. The unique identifier consists of a telephone number associated with the party.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2012Publication date: December 27, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: LEIGH M. ROTHSCHILD
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Publication number: 20120314916Abstract: Identifying people in a digital image. An image of a plurality of persons is received. Image recognition is performed on the image to identify the plurality of persons. Upon an identifier for a particular one of the persons being recognized based upon the image recognition, a first tag associated with the particular one of the persons is applied to the image. Upon an identifier for a different one of the persons not being available based upon the image recognition, a user is prompted to enter the identifier for the different one of the persons. A second tag associated with the different one of the persons is applied to the image.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 13, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: LEIGH M. ROTHSCHILD
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Publication number: 20120290461Abstract: A method and system for creating an equity exchange fund for public and private entities are provided. The method includes the steps of receiving an application to participate in the fund from at least one investor, the investor having a position in at least one commercial entity; evaluating the entity based on at least one predetermined criteria; if the entity is acceptable, performing a valuation of the position in the entity; and determining a number of shares of the fund to be exchanged for the position in the entity. The determining the number of shares step includes determining a future value of the position at a scheduled date of liquidation of the fund; dividing the future value of the position by a total current fund value plus the future value of the position to determine a ratio; and multiplying a number of shares of the fund by the ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS LLCInventor: Leigh M. ROTHSCHILD
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Publication number: 20120224226Abstract: A system and method for linking terrestrial mail to the global computer network, e.g., the Internet, are provided. The system and method of the present disclosure will enable a user, e.g., a sender and/or recipient of a document, to link all types of terrestrial mail to the global computer network, e.g., the Internet, so that they can digitally access, reply and/or utilize the content of the mail. The system and method provides for receiving an identifier associated with a terrestrial document; accessing an electronic version of the terrestrial document using the received identifier; creating a reply to the accessed document; and forwarding the reply to a sender of the terrestrial document. The reply document can be forwarded by e-mailing the reply to the sender, faxing the reply to the sender and/or printing the reply and delivering the printed reply by a terrestrial delivery service.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2012Publication date: September 6, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS LLCInventor: Leigh M. ROTHSCHILD
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Publication number: 20120218090Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for communicating to another user or users through skin response technology are provided. The present disclosure provides for receiving at least one message over a network by a mobile device; transmitting the received at least one message to a vibrotactile device configured to be worn on the skin of a user; converting, by the vibrotactile device, the transmitted at least one message into a predefined vibration pattern; and effecting the predefined vibration pattern onto the skin of a user by at least one actuating element of the vibrotactile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120218091Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for communicating to another user or users through skin response technology are provided. The present disclosure provides for receiving at least one message over a network by a mobile device; transmitting the received at least one message to a vibrotactile device configured to be worn on the skin of a user; converting, by the vibrotactile device, the transmitted at least one message into a predefined vibration pattern; and effecting the predefined vibration pattern onto the skin of a user by at least one actuating element of the vibrotactile device. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides a vehicle system for communicating a message to a driver of the vehicle via a vibrotactile device configured to be disposed on a steering device of the vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120203648Abstract: A system and method are provided for lending digital media content. A system, according to one implementation, comprises a mobile device having a user interface configured to output at least one of audio signals and video signals to a user of the mobile device. The system also includes a server configured to store digital media content. The server configured to download the digital media content upon request. In addition, the system comprises a content lending management system associated with an establishment, where the establishment has a physical presence for meeting customers face-to-face. The content lending management system is configured to communicate with the mobile device and server. The content lending management system is further configured to receive a loan request from the mobile device and, in response to the loan request, provide the digital media content to the mobile device for temporary use.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2012Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120199645Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling a portable electronic device to retrieve information about an object when the object's symbology, e.g., a barcode, is detected. According to one embodiment a method is providing in which symbology associated with an object is detected and decoded to obtain a decode string. The decode string is sent to one or more visual detection applications for processing, wherein the one or more visual detection applications reside on the portable electronic device, and receiving a first amount of information about the object from the one or more visual detection applications. The method also includes sending the decode string to a remote server for processing and receiving a second amount of information about the object from the remote server. The first amount of information is combined with the second amount of information to obtain cumulative information which is displayed on the portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2011Publication date: August 9, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: LEIGH M. ROTHSCHILD
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Patent number: 8234341Abstract: A system and method for linking terrestrial mail to the global computer network, e.g., the Internet, are provided. The system and method of the present disclosure will enable a user, e.g., a sender and/or recipient of a document, to link all types of terrestrial mail to the global computer network, e.g., the Internet, so that they can digitally access, reply and/or utilize the content of the mail. The system and method provides for receiving an identifier associated with a terrestrial document; accessing an electronic version of the terrestrial document using the received identifier; creating a reply to the accessed document; and forwarding the reply to a sender of the terrestrial document. The reply document can be forwarded by e-mailing the reply to the sender, faxing the reply to the sender and/or printing the reply and delivering the printed reply by a terrestrial delivery service.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: July 31, 2012Assignee: Reagan Inventions, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120158546Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying an article of commerce, e.g., a DVD, book, or grocery item and linking that item to a social networking site by placing a description of the item on the social networking site or automatically setting up a page on a social networking site so that other users can discuss, purchase, rate, and share information on the article of commerce selected.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: June 21, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Patent number: 8200564Abstract: A method and system for creating an equity exchange fund for public and private entities are provided. The method includes the steps of receiving an application to participate in the fund from at least one investor, the investor having a position in at least one commercial entity; evaluating the entity based on at least one predetermined criteria; if the entity is acceptable, performing a valuation of the position in the entity; and determining a number of shares of the fund to be exchanged for the position in the entity. The determining the number of shares step includes determining a future value of the position at a scheduled date of liquidation of the fund; dividing the future value of the position by a total current fund value plus the future value of the position to determine a ratio; and multiplying a number of shares of the fund by the ratio.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2010Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Reagan Inventions, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120136559Abstract: A system and method for identifying emergency vehicles and broadcasting their location is provided. The system and method gather and process information and data to identify emergency vehicles such as ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars. Further, the system and method is integrated with a locational information system to determine the exact location of the emergency vehicle. Further, the system and method include auxiliary devices to determine the speed and direction of the vehicle and broadcast the location to other drivers in the area.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2011Publication date: May 31, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120109521Abstract: A system and method for an integrated lane positioning monitor with locational information systems is provided. The system and method gather and process information and data to assist an automobile operator in selecting and changing driving lanes. Further, the system and method is integrated with a locational information system to inform the operator of upcoming congestion and traffic issues as well as an appropriate distance to change lanes before a highway exit or entrance.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: Reagan Inventions, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120098465Abstract: A battery-conserving flashlight and method thereof are provided. The flashlight includes a body having a first end and a second end, the first end including an illumination source and the second end including an opening for accessing an interior of the body; at least one battery disposed in the body via the opening in the second end, the at least one battery coupled to and configured for powering the illumination source; and a controller disposed in the body configured to determine if the body is in motion, wherein if the body is not in motion for a predetermined period of time, the controller decouples the at least one battery from the illumination source to conserve energy in the at least one battery. Optionally, the flashlight may include a visual or audible indicator to alert a user that the flashlight will shutdown.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120101888Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for delivering content to a mobile device over a network. One method for delivering content comprises the steps of obtaining location information from a location tracking module of a mobile device and identifying, by the mobile device, an article of commerce. The method also includes transmitting the location information and identification of the article of commerce from the mobile device to a server. Steps by the server include identifying a retailer based on the location information and retrieving content related to the identified article of commerce, wherein the content is available from the identified retailer. The method then includes transmitting the content from the server to the mobile device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: Reagan Inventions, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120089324Abstract: A system and method for controlling and storing sensitive information on a global positioning system (GPS) device are provided. The system includes a locational information module for determining location information of the device; an encryption module for encrypting the location information; a processing module for storing the encrypted location information in a storage module; and an input module for inputting a code string for decrypting the location information. Information inputted to and/or generated by the device will be encrypted on the storage module. The storage module can be in any form currently available including optical media, or various types of removable memory cards or cartridges. Furthermore, the storage module may be internal memory and the GPS device may further include a transmission module or connection, e.g., hardwire or wireless, to port the information to a computer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2011Publication date: April 12, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Publication number: 20120084631Abstract: A system and method of embedding symbology in alphabetic letters and then linking the letter to a site or sites on the global computer network, i.e., the Internet, are provided. The system and method provide for capturing an image of at least one character fixed in a medium; determining at least one letter of an alphabet corresponding to the at least one character; determining a numerical value for the determined at least one letter; looking up in a database a hyperlink corresponding to the numerical value; and presenting the hyperlink on a display device. The system and method further provide determining at least one marking within the at least one letter; and determining a location for the at least one marking within the at least one letter, wherein the combination of the at least one marking and the location for the at least one marking corresponds to the numerical value.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: REAGAN INVENTIONS, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Patent number: 8151180Abstract: A system and method of embedding symbology in alphabetic letters and then linking the letter to a site or sites on the global computer network, i.e., the Internet, are provided. The system and method provide for capturing an image of at least one character fixed in a medium; determining at least one letter of an alphabet corresponding to the at least one character; determining a numerical value for the determined at least one letter; looking up in a database a hyperlink corresponding to the numerical value; and presenting the hyperlink on a display device. The system and method further provide determining at least one marking within the at least one letter; and determining a location for the at least one marking within the at least one letter, wherein the combination of the at least one marking and the location for the at least one marking corresponds to the numerical value.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2009Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Assignee: Reagan Inventions, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild
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Patent number: 7992773Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enabling a portable electronic device to retrieve information about an object when the object's symbology, e.g., a barcode, is detected. According to one embodiment a method is providing in which symbology associated with an object is detected and decoded to obtain a decode string. The decode string is sent to one or more visual detection applications for processing, wherein the one or more visual detection applications reside on the portable electronic device, and receiving a first amount of information about the object from the one or more visual detection applications. The method also includes sending the decode string to a remote server for processing and receiving a second amount of information about the object from the remote server. The first amount of information is combined with the second amount of information to obtain cumulative information which is displayed on the portable electronic device.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: August 9, 2011Assignee: Reagan Inventions, LLCInventor: Leigh M. Rothschild