Patents by Inventor David N. Macrae

David N. Macrae 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: 20130115925
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for conducting a transaction comprises receiving, from a mobile communication device, a short message service (SMS) message comprising a symbol command message, the symbol command message comprising a symbol, command. The method may also include comparing at least a portion of the symbol command message to a plurality of symbol commands in a symbol command directory, and initiating distribution of at least one of a good or service associated with the symbol command in the symbol command message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: BULLETIN.NET
    Inventor: David N. Macrae
  • Publication number: 20130060664
    Abstract: Systems and methods for conducting a transaction are provided. In one illustrative embodiment, a method includes receiving, from a mobile communication device, a symbol command message. The symbol command message includes a symbol command. The method may also include comparing at least a portion of the symbol command message to a plurality of symbol commands in a symbol command directory, and initiating distribution of at least one of a good or service associated with the symbol command in the symbol command message.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: BULLETIN.NET INC.
    Inventor: David N. Macrae
  • Patent number: 8392447
    Abstract: A system and method for generating actions utilizing predefined commands within a communications network comprises predefined commands called symbol commands. These are character strings entered into an internet platform during an internet protocol session. The method and system can be used via the internet and is well-suited for mobile use. In addition, utilization of keywords and alpha-numeric or other character symbols to form symbol commands allows for complex command structuring. A search process is used in combination with a symbol command and a symbol command directory to identify specific goods and services, or related symbol commands. In addition, a platform performs specific predetermined actions in response to the symbol command such as making product purchases or providing services such as location-based services, coupon delivery or travel ticketing. The symbol command structure and internet platform will also utilize identification information associated with an individual user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Bulletin.Net Inc.
    Inventor: David N. Macrae
  • Patent number: 8364701
    Abstract: A system and method for generating actions utilizing predefined commands within a communications network comprises predefined commands called symbol commands. These are character strings entered into a platform during an internet or SMS communications protocol session. The method and system can be used via the internet or a GSM network and is well-suited for mobile use. In addition, utilization of keywords and alpha-numeric or other character symbols to form symbol commands allows for complex command structuring. A search process is used in combination with a symbol command and a symbol command directory to identify specific goods and services, or related symbol commands. In addition, a platform performs specific predetermined actions in response to the symbol command such as making product purchases or providing services such as location-based services, coupon delivery or travel ticketing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Bulletin.net
    Inventor: David N. Macrae
  • Publication number: 20110093949
    Abstract: A system and method for generating actions utilizing predefined commands within a communications network comprises predefined commands called symbol commands. These are character strings entered into a platform during an internet or SMS communications protocol session. The method and system can be used via the internet or a GSM network and is well-suited for mobile use. In addition, utilization of keywords and alpha-numeric or other character symbols to form symbol commands allows for complex command structuring. A search process is used in combination with a symbol command and a symbol command directory to identify specific goods and services, or related symbol commands. In addition, a platform performs specific predetermined actions in response to the symbol command such as making product purchases or providing services such as location-based services, coupon delivery or travel ticketing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: BULLETIN.NET
    Inventor: David N. MACRAE
  • Publication number: 20100161638
    Abstract: A system and method for generating actions utilizing predefined commands within a communications network comprises predefined commands called symbol commands. These are character strings entered into an internet platform during an internet protocol session. The method and system can be used via the internet and is well-suited for mobile use. In addition, utilization of keywords and alpha-numeric or other character symbols to form symbol commands allows for complex command structuring. A search process is used in combination with a symbol command and a symbol command directory to identify specific goods and services, or related symbol commands. In addition, a platform performs specific predetermined actions in response to the symbol command such as making product purchases or providing services such as location-based services, coupon delivery or travel ticketing. The symbol command structure and internet platform will also utilize identification information associated with an individual user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Inventor: David N. Macrae