Patents by Inventor Zvi Lev

Zvi Lev 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: 9361444
    Abstract: A smart card comprising: a memory for storing information; at least one transmitting or receiving antenna; and a low frequency circuit, for handling information associated with said antenna and said memory, which information is modulated at a modulation frequency of between 5 kHz and 100 kHz. Preferably the antenna is an acoustic antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Dialware Inc.
    Inventors: Amit Antebi, Alon Atsmon, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Patent number: 8935367
    Abstract: A method of communicating with an electronic device. The method includes providing an electronic device having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone, transmitting from a source at least one acoustic signal encoded with information, receiving said at least one acoustic signal by said microphone and determining a spatial position, distance or movement of the microphone relative to the source, responsive to the received at least one signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Assignee: Dialware Inc.
    Inventors: Alon Atsmon, Amit Antebi, Nathan Altman, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Publication number: 20150012441
    Abstract: The interactive authentication system allows a consumer to interact with a base station, such as broadcast media (e.g., television and radio) or PC, to receive coupons, special sales offers, and other information with an electronic card. The electronic card can also be used to transmit a signal that can be received by the base station to perform a wide variety of tasks. These tasks can include launching an application, authenticating a user at a website, and completing a sales transaction at a website (e.g., by filling out a form automatically). The interaction between the base station and the electronic card is accomplished by using the conventional sound system in the base station so that a special reader hardware need not be installed to interact with the electronic card. The user is equipped with an electronic card that can receive and transmit data via sound waves. In the various embodiments, the sound waves can be audible or ultrasonic (which can be slightly audible to some groups of people).
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventors: Alon ATSMON, Amit ANTEBI, Zvi LEV, Moshe COHEN, Gabriel SPEYER, Alan SEGE, Nathan ALTMAN, Ram ANATI
  • Patent number: 8843057
    Abstract: The interactive authentication system allows a consumer to interact with a base station, such as broadcast media (e.g., television and radio) or PC, to receive coupons, special sales offers, and other information with an electronic card. The electronic card can also be used to transmit a signal that can be received by the base station to perform a wide variety of tasks. These tasks can include launching an application, authenticating a user at a website, and completing a sales transaction at a website (e.g., by filling out a form automatically). The interaction between the base station and the electronic card is accomplished by using the conventional sound system in the base station so that a special reader hardware need not be installed to interact with the electronic card. The user is equipped with an electronic card that can receive and transmit data via sound waves. In the various embodiments, the sound waves can be audible or ultrasonic (which can be slightly audible to some groups of people).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Dialware Inc.
    Inventors: Alon Atsmon, Amit Antebi, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen, Gabriel Speyer, Alan Sege, Nathan Altman, Ram Anati
  • Publication number: 20140154969
    Abstract: The interactive authentication system allows a consumer to interact with a base station, such as broadcast media (e.g., television and radio) or PC, to receive coupons, special sales offers, and other information with an electronic card. The electronic card can also be used to transmit a signal that can be received by the base station to perform a wide variety of tasks. These tasks can include launching an application, authenticating a user at a website, and completing a sales transaction at a website (e.g., by filling out a form automatically). The interaction between the base station and the electronic card is accomplished by using the conventional sound system in the base station so that a special reader hardware need not be installed to interact with the electronic card. The user is equipped with an electronic card that can receive and transmit data via sound waves. In the various embodiments, the sound waves can be audible or ultrasonic (which can be slightly audible to some groups of people).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Dialware Inc.
    Inventors: Alon ATSMON, Amit Antebi, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen, Gabriel Speyer, Alan Sege, Nathan Altman, Ram Anati
  • Publication number: 20140026213
    Abstract: A smart card comprising: a memory for storing information; at least one transmitting or receiving antenna; and a low frequency circuit, for handling information associated with said antenna and said memory, which information is modulated at a modulation frequency of between 5 kHz and 100 kHz. Preferably the antenna is an acoustic antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Dialware Inc.
    Inventors: Amit Antebi, Alon Atsmon, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Publication number: 20130332355
    Abstract: The interactive authentication system allows a consumer to interact with a base station, such as broadcast media (e.g., television and radio) or PC, to receive coupons, special sales offers, and other information with an electronic card. The electronic card can also be used to transmit a signal that can be received by the base station to perform a wide variety of tasks. These tasks can include launching an application, authenticating a user at a website, and completing a sales transaction at a website (e.g., by filling out a form automatically). The interaction between the base station and the electronic card is accomplished by using the conventional sound system in the base station so that a special reader hardware need not be installed to interact with the electronic card. The user is equipped with an electronic card that can receive and transmit data via sound waves. In the various embodiments, the sound waves can be audible or ultrasonic (which can be slightly audible to some groups of people).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: Dialware Inc.
    Inventors: Alon ATSMON, Amit Antebi, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen, Gabriel Speyer, Alan Sege, Nathan Altman, Ram Anati
  • Patent number: 8544753
    Abstract: A smart card comprising: a memory for storing information; at least one transmitting or receiving antenna; and a low frequency circuit, for handling information associated with said antenna and said memory, which information is modulated at a modulation frequency of between 5 kHz and 100 kHz. Preferably the antenna is an acoustic antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Dialware Inc.
    Inventors: Amit Antebi, Alon Atsmon, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Patent number: 8509680
    Abstract: A method of retrieving data from broadcast programming on a communication device, the method comprising: mixing a data stream with media to be broadcast; broadcasting the media including the data stream; and processing the data stream on an electronic card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Dialware Inc.
    Inventors: Alon Atsmon, Amit Antebi, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen, Gabriel Speyer, Alan Sege, Nathan Altman, Ram Anati
  • Publication number: 20110182445
    Abstract: A method of communicating with an electronic device. The method includes providing an electronic device having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone, transmitting from a source at least one acoustic signal encoded with information, receiving said at least one acoustic signal by said microphone and determining a spatial position, distance or movement of the microphone relative to the source, responsive to the received at least one signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: BeepCard Inc.
    Inventors: Alon ATSMON, Amit Antebi, Nathan Altman, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Patent number: 7941480
    Abstract: A method of communicating with an electronic device. The method includes providing an electronic device having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone, transmitting from a source at least one acoustic signal encoded with information, receiving said at least one acoustic signal by said microphone and determining a spatial position, distance or movement of the microphone relative to the source, responsive to the received at least one signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: BeepCard Inc.
    Inventors: Alon Atsmon, Amit Antebi, Nathan Altman, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Publication number: 20100030838
    Abstract: A method of communicating with an electronic device, comprising: providing a computer having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone; transmitting from a source at least one ultrasonic acoustic signal, encoded with information to the computer; and receiving said at least one signal by said microphone, to be detected by said computer. Preferably, the ultrasonic frequency used is below 50 kHz.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: BeepCard Ltd.
    Inventors: Alon Atsmon, Amit Antebi, Nathan Altman, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Publication number: 20090067291
    Abstract: A method of communicating with an electronic device. The method includes providing an electronic device having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone, transmitting from a source at least one acoustic signal encoded with information, receiving said at least one acoustic signal by said microphone and determining a spatial position, distance or movement of the microphone relative to the source, responsive to the received at least one signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: BeepCard Inc.
    Inventors: Alon Atsmon, Amit Antebi, Nathan Altman, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Patent number: 7480692
    Abstract: A method of communicating with an electronic device. The method includes providing an electronic device having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone, transmitting from a source at least one acoustic signal encoded with information, receiving said at least one acoustic signal by said microphone and determining a spatial position, distance or movement of the microphone relative to the source, responsive to the received at least one signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: BeepCard Inc.
    Inventors: Alon Atsmon, Amit Antebi, Nathan Altman, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Publication number: 20080173717
    Abstract: A smart card comprising: a memory for storing information; at least one transmitting or receiving antenna; and a low frequency circuit, for handling information associated with said antenna and said memory, which information is modulated at a modulation frequency of between 5 kHz and 100 kHz. Preferably the antenna is an acoustic antenna.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: July 24, 2008
    Applicant: BeepCard Ltd.
    Inventors: Amit Antebi, Alon Atsmon, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Patent number: 7383297
    Abstract: A method of communicating with an electronic device, comprising: providing a computer having an audible sound receiving and generating sub-system including a microphone; transmitting from a source at least one ultrasonic acoustic signal, encoded with information to the computer; and receiving said at least one signal by said microphone, to be detected by said computer. Preferably, the ultrasonic frequency used is below 50 kHz.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Assignee: BeepCard Ltd.
    Inventors: Alon Atsmon, Amit Antebi, Nathan Altman, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Patent number: 7334735
    Abstract: A smart card comprising: a memory for storing information; at least one transmitting or receiving antenna; and a low frequency circuit, for handling information associated with said antenna and said memory, which information is modulated at a modulation frequency of between 5 kHz and 100 kHz. Preferably the antenna is an acoustic antenna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: BeepCard Ltd.
    Inventors: Amit Antebi, Alon Atsmon, Zvi Lev, Moshe Cohen
  • Publication number: 20080034396
    Abstract: A system for distribution of video and audio data, the system including a wireless device operating in a wireless network, a protocol stack, a dispatcher of video and audio data, a storage server, and a video encoder. Multiple methods for using video and audio data, including, among others, methods for optimizing use of mobile radio bandwidth, optimizing use of technical limitations in wireless devices, for allowing users to use premium SMS to interact with the data distribution system, and for verifying the status of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Zvi LEV
  • Publication number: 20080013832
    Abstract: A system and method for recognizing symbols and identifying users or services, including the displaying of an image or video clip on a display device in which identification information is embedded in the image or video clip, the capturing the image or video clip on an imaging device, the transmitting of the image or video clip from the imaging device to a communication network, the transmitting of the image or video clip from the communication network to a processing and authentication server, the processing of the information embedded in the image or video clip by the server to identify logos, alphanumeric characters, or special symbols in the image or video clip, and converting the identified logos or characters or symbols into a digital format to identify the user or location of the user or service provided to the user, and the using of the processed information in digital format to provide one or more of a variety of additional applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventor: Zvi LEV
  • Publication number: 20070250851
    Abstract: A system and method for qualifying a user of a service or product, a reference source of data, a source of user data, and a qualifying module that compares the data from such reference source to the data from said user data to see if there is a match, in which a user approaches a point of sale, the user contacts a server, the server checks if the user may access the service or product, the server transmits content to the user and to a controller, the controller compares the data from the source of user data to data from the reference source of data, and the controller then qualifies or rejects the user to receive the service or product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Inventor: Zvi Lev