Patents by Inventor Christopher Brett Howard

Christopher Brett Howard 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: 8215565
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for tamper-proofing two-dimensional, optical, computer readable bar codes, including QR Codes. QR Codes, like traditional bar codes, contain computer readable content not cognizable by the human mind. The present invention teaches means of securing this content from would-be thieves and forgers motivated to overlay authorized, original content with unauthorized, replacement content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher Brett Howard
  • Publication number: 20110233284
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for tamper-proofing two-dimensional, optical, computer readable bar codes, including QR Codes. QR Codes, like traditional bar codes, contain computer readable content not cognizable by the human mind. The present invention teaches means of securing this content from would-be thieves and forgers motivated to overlay authorized, original content with unauthorized, replacement content.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher Brett Howard
  • Publication number: 20110137706
    Abstract: A method, computer program product and system are disclosed for procuring, identifying, collecting, analyzing and tracking potential buyers and investors of real property using an electronic network like the Internet. A central managing authority uses uniquely configured data processing devices and signage bearing QR Codes to induce potential buyers of real estate to electronically contact the central managing authority in manner which allows the central managing authority to track when, how and where the potential customers where induced to make contact. The disclosed method and system uniquely assist the central managing authority in the solicitation of the newly acquired sales leads to save expending inefficient amounts of time and money inherent in realizing traditional methods. Signage is printed bearing and RFID tag or two- or three-dimensional bar codes, such as a QR Code, and positioned in accordance with a predetermined criteria.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Inventors: Christopher Brett Howard, Michael S. Howard