Patents by Inventor Geoff Sizer

Geoff Sizer 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: 5923252
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for delivering audio and/or visual messages for marketing purposes. The device comprises a detection means to detect that a person is present within a predetermined detection area, which may be proximate a product to be marketed, means for determining whether the person is interested in the product and means for delivering a message if it is determined that the person may he interested in the product. The determination means preferably comprises a means for timing how long the person stays in the detection area continuously. This time is a predetermined time period, then a message will be delivered. The device in accordance with the present invention is preferably able to be networked with other devices and/or includes an updatable memory so that control and message data can be updated from a central location in accordance with a marketing campaign. The device is also arranged to gather statistic information on the campaign.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: Marvel Corporation Pty Limited
    Inventors: Geoff Sizer, Ian Wilson, Michael Levy, Shun Thangathurai