Patents by Inventor Robert N. Barrett

Robert N. Barrett 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: 11177959
    Abstract: A blockchain-based record of transactions taking place through a smartphone or other electronic/peripheral device. The blockchain record itself contains mathematical hashes, including encryption if desired, based on the various data components of a smartphone or other device, which creates a distributed ledger system that is extremely difficult to break into to add, delete, or alter individual transactions after the fact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Richard H. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 11144977
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating digital fantasy sports memorabilia including: providing a digital fantasy sports memorabilia signor with a digital fantasy sports photograph, a digital fantasy sports jersey, or a combination thereof; receiving at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the fantasy sports digital memorabilia signor to be embedded in the digital fantasy sports photograph, the digital fantasy sports jersey, or the combination thereof; embedding the at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital fantasy sports memorabilia signor into the digital fantasy sports photograph, the digital fantasy sports jersey, or a combination thereof to form the generated digital fantasy sports memorabilia; sending the generated digital fantasy sports memorabilia including the electronic signature and the electronic written message to a verification service to verify authenticity of the electronic signature and electronic w
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Assignee: Autography LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 11030638
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for issuing a redeemable electronic reward in real-time to an event participant in response to event attendance. The redeemable reward may include a gift card, backstage passes to the event, tickets and backstage passes to a future live event, digital memorabilia from the event, and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: Autography LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20200266991
    Abstract: A blockchain-based record of transactions taking place through a smartphone or other electronic/peripheral device. The blockchain record itself contains mathematical hashes, including encryption if desired, based on the various data components of a smartphone or other device, which creates a distributed ledger system that is extremely difficult to break into to add, delete, or alter individual transactions after the fact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Richard H. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 10706305
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating authentic digital memorabilia are described. A signor may be provided a digital photograph. The signor's signature, written message, or voice message may be received. Biometric authentication or verification may be performed on the signor's handwriting or voice sample through comparison with stored samples. If the verification signifies a high likelihood signor's handwriting or voice sample is authentic, creation of digital memorabilia is performed by embedding signor's signature or written message in a digital photograph and linking the signor's voice message with the photograph. The digital memorabilia is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and distributed to a customer or displayed on a website.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Autography LLC
    Inventors: David Auld, Erem Boto, William Chan, Eric Feeny, Andrew Smith, Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 10643204
    Abstract: Provided are QR Codes configured with a Transactional Cryptopgrahy (“TC”) component and methods for using thereof in a secure manner without the need for specialized hardware. By using software-defined security, QR codes can be used for a wider array of purposes without the additional expense and maintenance of separate hardware platforms for secure information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Richard H. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 10515373
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating digital memorabilia including: providing a digital memorabilia signor with a digital photograph, a digital sports jersey, or a combination thereof; receiving at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital memorabilia signor to be embedded in the digital photograph, the digital sports jersey, or the combination thereof; embedding the at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital memorabilia signor into the digital photograph, the digital sports jersey, or a combination thereof to form the generated digital memorabilia; sending the generated digital memorabilia including the electronic signature and the electronic written message to a verification service to verify authenticity of the electronic signature and electronic written message in the generated digital memorabilia; and delivering the generated memorabilia to a digital receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2019
    Assignee: AUTOGRAPHY LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20190362170
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating authentic digital memorabilia are described. A signor may be provided a digital photograph. The signor's signature, written message, or voice message may be received. Biometric authentication or verification may be performed on the signor's handwriting or voice sample through comparison with stored samples. If the verification signifies a high likelihood signor's handwriting or voice sample is authentic, creation of digital memorabilia is performed by embedding signor's signature or written message in a digital photograph and linking the signor's voice message with the photograph. The digital memorabilia is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and distributed to a customer or displayed on a website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: David Auld, Erem Boto, William Chan, Eric Feeny, Andrew Smith, Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20190244198
    Abstract: Provided are QR Codes configured with a Transactional Cryptopgrahy (“TC”) component and methods for using thereof in a secure manner without the need for specialized hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2019
    Publication date: August 8, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Richard H. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 10263785
    Abstract: Securing information is increasingly difficult. With technological advances and tools/information sharing between hackers it is becoming even more difficult to ensure that sensitive data remains secure. Disclosed are systems and methods for uniquely securing data for each communication. The disclosed systems and methods allow for transmitting data across multiple boundaries (national, linguistic, operating system, platform, brand, etc.), while maintaining the desired security of the originator's data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Richard H. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20190026811
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating digital fantasy sports memorabilia including: providing a digital fantasy sports memorabilia signor with a digital fantasy sports photograph, a digital fantasy sports jersey, or a combination thereof; receiving at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the fantasy sports digital memorabilia signor to be embedded in the digital fantasy sports photograph, the digital fantasy sports jersey, or the combination thereof; embedding the at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital fantasy sports memorabilia signor into the digital fantasy sports photograph, the digital fantasy sports jersey, or a combination thereof to form the generated digital fantasy sports memorabilia; sending the generated digital fantasy sports memorabilia including the electronic signature and the electronic written message to a verification service to verify authenticity of the electronic signature and electronic w
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 10083470
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating digital fantasy sports memorabilia including: providing a digital fantasy sports memorabilia signor with a digital fantasy sports photograph, a digital fantasy sports jersey, or a combination thereof; receiving at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the fantasy sports digital memorabilia signor to be embedded in the digital fantasy sports photograph, the digital fantasy sports jersey, or the combination thereof; embedding the at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital fantasy sports memorabilia signor into the digital fantasy sports photograph, the digital fantasy sports jersey, or a combination thereof to form the generated digital fantasy sports memorabilia; sending the generated digital fantasy sports memorabilia including the electronic signature and the electronic written message to a verification service to verify authenticity of the electronic signature and electronic w
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2018
    Assignee: AUTOGRAPHY LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20180268231
    Abstract: Systems and methods for generating authentic digital memorabilia are described. A signor may be provided a digital photograph. The signor's signature, written message, or voice message may be received. Biometric authentication or verification may be performed on the signor's handwriting or voice sample through comparison with stored samples. If the verification signifies a high likelihood signor's handwriting or voice sample is authentic, creation of digital memorabilia is performed by embedding signor's signature or written message in a digital photograph and linking the signor's voice message with the photograph. The digital memorabilia is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and distributed to a customer or displayed on a website.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: David Auld, Erem Boto, William Chan, Eric Feeny, Andrew Smith, Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20180060879
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating digital memorabilia including: providing a digital memorabilia signor with a digital photograph, a digital sports jersey, or a combination thereof; receiving at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital memorabilia signor to be embedded in the digital photograph, the digital sports jersey, or the combination thereof; embedding the at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital memorabilia signor into the digital photograph, the digital sports jersey, or a combination thereof to form the generated digital memorabilia; sending the generated digital memorabilia including the electronic signature and the electronic written message to a verification service to verify authenticity of the electronic signature and electronic written message in the generated digital memorabilia; and delivering the generated memorabilia to a digital receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 9818123
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating digital memorabilia including: providing a digital memorabilia signor with a digital photograph, a digital sports jersey, or a combination thereof; receiving at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital memorabilia signor to be embedded in the digital photograph, the digital sports jersey, or the combination thereof; embedding the at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital memorabilia signor into the digital photograph, the digital sports jersey, or a combination thereof to form the generated digital memorabilia; sending the generated digital memorabilia including the electronic signature and the electronic written message to a verification service to verify authenticity of the electronic signature and electronic written message in the generated digital memorabilia; and delivering the generated memorabilia to a digital receiver.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2017
    Assignee: Autography, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20170091784
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating digital memorabilia including: providing a digital memorabilia signor with a digital photograph, a digital sports jersey, or a combination thereof; receiving at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital memorabilia signor to be embedded in the digital photograph, the digital sports jersey, or the combination thereof; embedding the at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital memorabilia signor into the digital photograph, the digital sports jersey, or a combination thereof to form the generated digital memorabilia; sending the generated digital memorabilia including the electronic signature and the electronic written message to a verification service to verify authenticity of the electronic signature and electronic written message in the generated digital memorabilia; and delivering the generated memorabilia to a digital receiver.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Patent number: 9558416
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for generating digital fantasy sports memorabilia including: providing a digital fantasy sports memorabilia signor with a digital fantasy sports photograph, a digital fantasy sports jersey, or a combination thereof; receiving at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the fantasy sports digital memorabilia signor to be embedded in the digital fantasy sports photograph, the digital fantasy sports jersey, or the combination thereof; embedding the at least one of an electronic signature or an electronic written message from the digital fantasy sports memorabilia signor into the digital fantasy sports photograph, the digital fantasy sports jersey, or a combination thereof to form the generated digital fantasy sports memorabilia; sending the generated digital fantasy sports memorabilia including the electronic signature and the electronic written message to a verification service to verify authenticity of the electronic signature and electronic w
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: AUTOGRAPHY, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20160217485
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for embedding an electronic discount within personalized digital media that is communicated to a user's media device and that is subsequently redeemable at a predetermined vendor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20160217486
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for selectively providing electronic rewards to a user based on personalized digital media shared on social media site. The personalized digital media may include, for example, an electronic autograph, an electronic written message, an electronic video message, or a combination thereof provided by an author, a celebrity, an athlete, a musician, or a combination thereof having a unique identifier. In certain aspects, the unique identifier may be used to determine a user's electronic social media habits to further target user(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett
  • Publication number: 20160217483
    Abstract: Delivering personalized digital media is a way for artists, athletes, authors, and other celebrity figures to build a relationship with fans. The personalized digital media can be stored locally, in the cloud, or on a fan-specified device. The personalized digital media can also contain a one-time use code (e.g., an embedded electronic discount) for free giveaways, discounts, or similar loyalty program devices. The systems and methods herein demonstrate a way to ‘re-charge’ such a program by allowing the artist, at their discretion, to re-activate, renew, and/or replace the previously used (or unused) one-time code with another one to reward the fan for their continued interest in the artist's work. While consumers have always been able to add credits, cash, or similar mechanisms to reward cards for retailers, the disclosed systems and methods are designed specifically for artist-controlled rewards program and works only with personalized digital media.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas J. Waters, Robert N. Barrett