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  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLABORATIVE SHARING OF INFORMATION
    Publication number: 20190347243
    Abstract: A method includes: receiving, from each of a plurality of parties, one or more background intellectual property documents; storing the one or more background intellectual property documents in a block of a blockchain; receiving a joint intellectual property document developed by two or more of the plurality of parties; storing the joint intellectual property document in a different block of the blockchain; comparing and mapping the joint intellectual property document to the one or more background intellectual property documents; generating, based on the comparison and mapping, an affinity level between the joint intellectual property document and the one or more background intellectual property documents; and determining, based on the affinity level, an ownership of the joint intellectual property document.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Publication date: November 14, 2019
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce WILKINSON, Joseph JURICH
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A FAILSAFE SYSTEM FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
    Publication number: 20190265690
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for iteratively planning autonomous vehicle missions with additional security. A system configured as disclosed herein generates a preliminary mission profile and a preliminary route for executing the mission. This information is transmitted to multiple third parties which can provide real-time updates regarding the proposed plan, and the system can iteratively update the proposed plan. In addition, the system can receive preliminary approval of the mission from regulatory bodies. Upon finalizing the plan, the system can receive an updated, final approval from the regulatory body, then store the mission and the mission-formation history in a blockchain on the autonomous vehicle. This blockchain can then be used for the execution of the mission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2019
    Publication date: August 29, 2019
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Todd MATTINGLY, Robert CANTRELL, John J. O'BRIEN, Justin SCHUHARDT, Brian MCHALE
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRESCRIPTION SECURITY AND AUTHENTICATION
    Publication number: 20190237176
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for receiving, from an issuer, an electronic prescription for a patient, then fulfilling that prescription using a blockchain/distributed ledger verification system. The system receives multiple public keys, combines them, then performs a hash function (or other encryption) on that combination. The resulting output is then transmitted to a pharmacy for prescription fulfillment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Publication date: August 1, 2019
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: John J. O'brien, David M. Nelms
  • System and method for prescription security and authentication
    Patent number: 11558178
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable storage media for receiving, from an issuer, an electronic prescription for a patient, then fulfilling that prescription using a blockchain/distributed ledger verification system. The system receives multiple public keys, combines them, then performs a hash function (or other encryption) on that combination. The resulting output is then transmitted to a pharmacy for prescription fulfillment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: John J. O'brien, David M. Nelms
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER FOR INDUSTRIAL ASSET MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20200051039
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for using a distributed ledger to track and manage industrial fixture assets, such as shelves, refrigerators, ovens, and air conditioning units. The distributed ledger is spread among multiple devices and, as devices report new data (such as current and voltage levels), additions to the distributed ledger can be made. The distributed ledger may use blockchain technologies, and each device in the multiple device may have distinct wallets which are used to pay for maintenance requests or other actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph JURICH, Chris M. JOHNSON, Todd MATTINGLY
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A DISTRIBUTED LEDGER FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSET MANAGEMENT
    Publication number: 20200051066
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable storage media for using a distributed ledger to track and manage information technology fixture assets, such as cash registers, computers, MC40s, and electronic scales. The distributed ledger is spread among multiple devices and, as devices report new data (such as current and voltage levels), additions to the distributed ledger can be made. The distributed ledger may use blockchain technologies, and each device in the multiple device may have distinct wallets which are used to pay for maintenance requests or other actions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Joseph JURICH, Chris M. JOHNSON, Todd MATTINGLY
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BIOMETRIC CREDIT BASED ON BLOCKCHAIN
    Publication number: 20190205889
    Abstract: An example method for performing concepts disclosed can include: obtaining a first authentication factor including first biometric data of a user; hashing the first authentication factor to create a first hash; registering the user with a digital credit system using the created first hash; obtaining a second authentication factor including second biometric data of the user; hashing the second authentication factor to create a second hash; comparing the first hash and the second hash; and proceeding the transaction based on the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Robert CANTRELL, David M. NELMS, Sid SHAKE, Charles LOBO, Donald R. HIGH, Todd MATTINGLY, Brian MCHALE, John J. O'BRIEN, Bruce WILKINSON
  • PIZZA COOKING DELIVERY DRONE
    Publication number: 20190202557
    Abstract: An unmanned vehicle for cooking and delivering food may include a housing. The housing may include an oven having at least one heating element, a conveyor inside the oven. The conveyor may be configured to support food. A tambour door may be coupled between the oven and a delivery area of the housing. A delivery door may be configured to seal the delivery area from an area outside of the housing. The oven may be configured to cook food during a delivery time of the drone and the drone may be configured to deliver the food to a delivery location. The process from ordering to delivery of the food item may be tracked using blockchains.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 4, 2019
    Applicant: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: John S. MEREDITH, Timothy J. BURLESON, Kimberly D. CALDWELL, Todd MATTINGLY
  • System and method for biometric credit based on blockchain
    Patent number: 10902425
    Abstract: An example method for performing concepts disclosed can include: obtaining a first authentication factor including first biometric data of a user; hashing the first authentication factor to create a first hash; registering the user with a digital credit system using the created first hash; obtaining a second authentication factor including second biometric data of the user; hashing the second authentication factor to create a second hash; comparing the first hash and the second hash; and proceeding the transaction based on the comparison.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Cantrell, David M. Nelms, Sid Shake, Charles Lobo, Donald R. High, Todd Mattingly, Brian McHale, John J. O'Brien, Bruce Wilkinson
  • Systems and methods for decentralized content distribution
    Patent number: 10592642
    Abstract: In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful to automatically authorizing digital rights access. In some embodiments, the system comprises a content creator server, wherein the content creator server is configured to create a block, wherein the block includes the content, publish, to a public ledger, the block, wherein the public ledger comprises a blockchain, generate, for a user device, a key, wherein the key provides digital rights access to the block, and transmit, to the user device, the key, the user device configured to store a local copy of the public ledger, update the local copy of the public ledger to include the block, receive, from the content creator server, the key, and access, via the local copy of the public ledger with the key, the block, wherein access to the block allows the user device to make use of the content.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: Bruce W. Wilkinson, Charles Harry Lobo, Sid Shake
  • Systems and methods for securing access to storage and retrieval systems
    Patent number: 10635801
    Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to secure access. In some embodiments, there is provided a system for securing access using decentralized biometric authentication data through a blockchain network including: a user interface product operable on a user device and configured to: receive a first one or more biometric data; receive near real-time location data associated with the first one or more biometric data; receive a token comprising a second one or more biometric data; determine whether the first one or more biometric data matches within a threshold with the second one or more biometric data; determine whether the first one or more biometric data and the second one or more biometric data are associated with the user device; determine whether the near real-time location data is within a threshold distance from a storage and retrieval system (SRS); and provide data associated with unlocking the SRS.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Walmart Apollo, LLC
    Inventors: David G. Tovey, John J. O'Brien, Bruce W. Wilkinson, Brian G. McHale, Robert L. Cantrell, Donald R. High
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