Patents by Inventor James A. Shimota

James A. Shimota 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).

  • Method and Apparatus for Translating and Locating Services in Multiple Languages
    Publication number: 20130282360
    Abstract: A system providing a mobile foreign language database and associated equipment. The system enables real time or near real time searching for foreign language business and real time or near real time learning of foreign languages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: James A. Shimota, Lawrence Lien, Kenneth H. Bridges
  • Method and Apparatus for Near Field Communication Commerce
    Publication number: 20130273843
    Abstract: A system, network and associated equipment are provided to facilitate the use of short range wireless communication (e.g., near field communication) to facilitate the use of short range wireless communication (e.g., near field communication) to facilitate the collection of money (e.g., donations, tips, change, etc.).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: James A. Shimota, Lawrence Lien, Howard E. Levin, Kenneth H. Bridges