Patents by Inventor Carroll Alexis Spencer

Carroll Alexis Spencer 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: 10990958
    Abstract: A handheld and/or optical and/or audio device for electronic and/or wireless transactions providing dedicated communication and dedicated function activatable components to extend or expand the operation of the device to permit the user to perform additional actions and/or transactions facilitated by the RFID/NFC-operability. Methods of using the device for conducting business or social transactions are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2021
    Assignee: SMART CELLCO, INC.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20190362337
    Abstract: A handheld and/or optical and/or audio device for electronic and/or wireless transactions providing dedicated communication and dedicated function activatable components to extend or expand the operation of the device to permit the user to perform additional actions and/or transactions facilitated by the RFID/NFC-operability. Methods of using the device for conducting business or social transactions are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Applicant: SMART CELLCO, INC.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20190333317
    Abstract: A user interface and a method of using the user interface are provided for conducting a business-related action and/or transaction for at least one remote product or service, by providing user interaction with a functional component on a wireless gaming device. Functional components are identified via functional identifiers, such as a company's mark, including logos, trademarks, brands, names, and etc. The functional identifiers are strategically placed in or on the functional components of the wireless gaming device. The business-related action and/or transaction are for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Applicant: Cell Lotto, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 10387870
    Abstract: A handheld and/or optical and/or audio device for electronic and/or wireless transactions providing dedicated communication and dedicated function activatable components to extend or expand the operation of the device to permit the user to perform additional actions and/or transactions facilitated by the RFID/NFC-operability. Methods of using the device for conducting business or social transactions are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: SMART CELLCO, INC.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 10360756
    Abstract: A user interface and a method of using the user interface are provided for conducting a business-related action and/or transaction for at least one remote product or service, by providing user interaction with a functional component on a wireless gaming device. Functional components are identified via functional identifiers, such as a company's mark, including logos, trademarks, brands, names, and etc. The functional identifiers are strategically placed in or on the functional components of the wireless gaming device. The business-related action and/or transaction are for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: CELL LOTTO, INC.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 9779404
    Abstract: System and methods for conducting wireless mobile business transactions on electronic hand-held device are disclosed. The electronic hand-held device comprises a dedicated communication component, a social media filter, and at least one functional identifier. The dedicated communication component communicates with at least one transceiver when the electronic hand-held device is located within a predetermined proximity of the at least one transceiver. The social media filter filters good or service offerings based on a user's desire. The at least one functional identifier is activatable for at least one good or service by a user when the communication is established between the electronic hand-held device and the at least one transceiver and a business transaction for the at least one good or service is initiated on the application server in a secure, user-authorized manner. The business transaction for the at least one good or service is authenticated by a social media provider.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: SMART CELLCO, INC.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20170278342
    Abstract: A user interface and a method of using the user interface are provided for conducting a business-related action and/or transaction for at least one remote product or service, by providing user interaction with a functional component on a wireless gaming device. Functional components are identified via functional identifiers, such as a company's mark, including logos, trademarks, brands, names, and etc. The functional identifiers are strategically placed in or on the functional components of the wireless gaming device. The business-related action and/or transaction are for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Applicant: Cell Lotto, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 9679436
    Abstract: A user interface and a method of using the user interface are provided for conducting a business-related action and/or transaction for at least one remote product or service, by providing user interaction with a functional component on a wireless gaming device. Functional components are identified via functional identifiers, such as a company's mark, including logos, trademarks, brands, names, and etc. The functional identifiers are strategically placed in or on the functional components of the wireless gaming device. The business-related action and/or transaction are for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Assignee: Cell Lotto, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20170083901
    Abstract: A handheld and/or optical and/or audio device for electronic and/or wireless transactions providing dedicated communication and dedicated function activatable components to extend or expand the operation of the device to permit the user to perform additional actions and/or transactions facilitated by the RFID/NFC-operability. Methods of using the device for conducting business or social transactions are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: SMART CELLCO, INC.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 9519898
    Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting mobile transactions and/or actions on electronic wearable devices are disclosed. The electronic wearable device comprises a wearable and a base device. The wearable comprises connective hardware components and associated firmware and software for connecting the base device. The wearable comprises a dedicated communication component and at least one dedicated activatable component. The dedicated communication component establishes communication between the electronic wearable device and an application server. The at least one activatable component is operable to be activated for transactions and/or actions for at least one good or service.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: SMART CELLCO, INC.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20160171822
    Abstract: A user interface and a method of using the user interface are provided for conducting a business-related action and/or transaction for at least one remote product or service, by providing user interaction with a functional component on a wireless gaming device. Functional components are identified via functional identifiers, such as a company's mark, including logos, trademarks, brands, names, and etc. The functional identifiers are strategically placed in or on the functional components of the wireless gaming device. The business-related action and/or transaction are for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: Cell Lotto, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 9286754
    Abstract: A user interface provided for helping a consumer interact with a company, its products or services, such as conducting a business-related action and/or transaction, by interacting with a functionally identified functional component(s) on a wireless device. The functional component is functionally identified via the company's mark, including logos, trademarks, brand, name, etc. In addition, the invention provides for a method for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play through a wireless device interface by strategic placement of functional identifiers in or on components of a wireless device and a method of using the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Cell Lotto, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20160063474
    Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting mobile transactions and/or actions on electronic wearable devices are disclosed. The electronic wearable device comprises a wearable and a base device. The wearable comprises connective hardware components and associated firmware and software for connecting the base device. The wearable comprises a dedicated communication component and at least one dedicated activatable component. The dedicated communication component establishes communication between the electronic wearable device and an application server. The at least one activatable component is operable to be activated for transactions and/or actions for at least one good or service.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: March 3, 2016
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20160027014
    Abstract: System and methods for conducting wireless mobile business transactions on electronic hand-held device are disclosed. The electronic hand-held device comprises a dedicated communication component, a social media filter, and at least one functional identifier. The dedicated communication component communicates with at least one transceiver when the electronic hand-held device is located within a predetermined proximity of the at least one transceiver. The social media filter filters good or service offerings based on a user's desire. The at least one functional identifier is activatable for at least one good or service by a user when the communication is established between the electronic hand-held device and the at least one transceiver and a business transaction for the at least one good or service is initiated on the application server in a secure, user-authorized manner. The business transaction for the at least one good or service is authenticated by a social media provider.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 9153088
    Abstract: A system for business wireless mobile transactions for electronic hand-held devices including a mobile electronic communication device including a dedicated communication component and a dedicated activatable component; a trigger, a good or service, and an application server; wherein the device and the dedicated communication component are operable for communication with RFID/NFC transceivers when the device is located within a predetermined proximity of a transceiver; and wherein the trigger activates the device to electronically initiate a business transaction for the good or service on the application server when the device detects activation of the dedicated activatable component by the trigger. The system can further include a financial transaction server. Methods of using the system for conducting business or social transactions are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Smart CellCo, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20130231171
    Abstract: A user interface provided for helping a consumer interact with a company, its products or services, such as conducting a business-related action and/or transaction, by interacting with a functionally identified functional component(s) on a wireless device. The functional component is functionally identified via the company's mark, including logos, trademarks, brand, name, etc. In addition, the invention provides for a method for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play through a wireless device interface by strategic placement of functional identifiers in or on components of a wireless device and a method of using the interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 8452242
    Abstract: A user interface provided for helping a consumer interact with a company, its products or services, such as conducting a business-related action and/or transaction, by interacting with a functionally identified functional component(s) on a wireless device. The functional component is functionally identified via the company's mark, including logos, trademarks, brand, name, etc. In addition, the invention provides for a method for gaming, wagering, betting, gambling, and/or lottery play through a wireless device interface by strategic placement of functional identifiers in or on components of a wireless device and a method of using the interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Cell Lotto, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Patent number: 8251284
    Abstract: A cover for electronic hand-held devices providing RFID-operability and/or other functional keypad overlay to extend or expand the operation of the device to permit the user to perform additional actions or transactions facilitated by the RFID-operable cover. Method of using the cover for conducting business transactions are also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Smart CellCover, Inc.
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20120209745
    Abstract: A system for business wireless mobile transactions for electronic hand-held devices including a mobile electronic communication device including a dedicated communication component and a dedicated activatable component; a trigger, a good or service, and an application server; wherein the device and the dedicated communication component are operable for communication with RFID/NFC transceivers when the device is located within a predetermined proximity of a transceiver; and wherein the trigger activates the device to electronically initiate a business transaction for the good or service on the application server when the device detects activation of the dedicated activatable component by the trigger. The system can further include a financial transaction server. Methods of using the system for conducting business or social transactions are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II
  • Publication number: 20100065630
    Abstract: A cover for electronic hand-held devices providing RFID-operability and/or other functional keypad overlay to extend or expand the operation of the device to permit the user to perform additional actions or transactions facilitated by the RFID-operable cover. Method of using the cover for conducting business transactions are also included.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventor: Carroll Alexis Spencer, II