Patents by Inventor ecoATM, Inc.

ecoATM, Inc. 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: 20150066677
    Abstract: A process for a pre-acquisition auction for recycled electronic devices is disclosed herein. A plurality of pre-acquisition purchase prices are established with each of the plurality of pre-acquisition purchase prices established for a recycled electronic device in a predetermined condition, and each of the pre-acquisition purchase prices established by a winning bid from a bidder of a plurality of bidders for a recycled electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2012
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: ECOATM, INC.
    Inventor: ECOATM, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130226679
    Abstract: A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of a mobile telephone is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with at least one camera and a plurality of electrical connectors in order to perform a visual analysis and an electrical analysis of the mobile telephone for determination of a value of the mobile telephone. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor, a display and a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: ecoATM, Inc.
    Inventor: ecoATM, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130198144
    Abstract: A method and system for removing and transferring data from a recycled electronic device such as a mobile phone is disclosed herein. The system includes a kiosk, a network and a server with a database. Further, the system includes a client device and a new electronic device to receive the transfer data from the recycled electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: ECOATM, INC.
    Inventor: ecoATM, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130198089
    Abstract: A method and system for reselling electronic devices in compliance with second hand dealer laws is disclosed herein. The system includes a kiosk, a network and a server with a database. The kiosk preferably includes an external camera, a fingerprint reader and an identification (card) reader.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicant: ECOATM, INC.
    Inventor: ecoATM, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130191236
    Abstract: A mini-kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device such as a mobile phone is disclosed herein. The mini-kiosk is designed to be placed on a counter-top. The mini-kiosk includes electrical connectors and an inspection area with at least one camera in order to perform a visual analysis and an electrical analysis of the electronic device for determination of a value of the electronic device. The mini-kiosk also includes a processor and a display for user interaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: ECOATM, INC.
    Inventor: ECOATM, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130144797
    Abstract: A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with preferably two mirrored, domed hemispheres positioned about a transparent table and cameras for imaging an electronic device placed on the table. The recycling kiosk uses visual analysis to identify electronic devices, determine the condition of the electronic device and determine if the electronic device is authentic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: ecoATM, Inc.
    Inventor: ecoATM, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130124426
    Abstract: A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with preferably two mirrored, domed hemispheres positioned about a transparent table and cameras for imaging an electronic device placed on the table. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor, a display and a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2013
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: ECOATM, INC.
    Inventor: ecoATM, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130046611
    Abstract: A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with preferably two mirrored, domed hemispheres positioned about a transparent table and cameras for imaging an electronic device placed on the table. Inspection of an About page or a barcode within a battery compartment of the electronic device is performed to determine a value for the electronic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: ecoATM, Inc.
    Inventor: ecoATM, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130046699
    Abstract: A recycling kiosk for recycling and financial remuneration for submission of an electronic device is disclosed herein. The recycling kiosk includes an inspection area with preferably two mirrored, domed hemispheres positioned about a transparent table and cameras for imaging an electronic device placed on the table. Inspection of an About page or a barcode within a battery compartment of the electronic device is performed to determine a value for the electronic device. Alternatively, a robotic finger is utilized to inspect the electronic device. The recycling kiosk also includes a processor, a display and a user interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: ECOATM, INC.
    Inventor: ecoATM, Inc.