Patents by Inventor Eric Holmen

Eric Holmen 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: 20100268630
    Abstract: The present system provides a method to automatically collect and consolidate transaction information into a single database that can be accessed by a user. The system provides a unique identifier or authorization from a user and whenever that user executes a transaction of any type, whether on-line, in person, with a credit or debit card, or via cash, the particulars of the transaction are recorded and provided to a central database associated with the user so that an automatic history of that user's transactions is recorded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Applicant: SMARTREPLY, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Holmen
  • Publication number: 20090247133
    Abstract: The present system provides a method for exchanging contact information that can be accomplished easily using a telephone or SMS texting device. A first user maintains a database of contact information at a repository. Upon meeting a second person, the first person gives a unique ID to the second person, who texts the unique ID to a SMS text address of the repository. The repository responds by (a) providing a return text to the second person with the contact information of the first person, which can be automatically added to a contact database of the second person, and/or (b) initiates a phone call to the second person with a pre-recorded message from the first person providing the contact information. In one embodiment, the follow up phone call includes advertising and/or an opt-in offer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Applicant: SMARTREPLY, INC.
    Inventors: Eric Holmen, Gregory Wexler
  • Publication number: 20060004626
    Abstract: A system and method for utilizing point of sale data to target individuals with invitations for magazine subscriptions. A consumer receives an invitation for a magazine subscription and can purchase a magazine subscription in a retail store. When the consumer purchases a subscription at a retail store, they receive a cash incentive redeemable at the store. Consumers are made offers depending on selecting criteria including purchasing a magazine or being in the top percentage of spenders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2002
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Eric Holmen, Mark Hertenstein, David Diamond