Smith, Atlanta
Angela King Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20080270224 | Location-based services system - A system and method for tracking purchases in a location-based services system is disclosed wherein a request for information on a particular product is received from a consumer using a remote terminal. A geographically tailored response to the request is then generated with the location-based services system. At least one offer is then displayed to the consumer based on the geographically tailored response. An acceptance of a respective offer made by the consumer is then processed by the location-based services system and information is stored about the transaction in a usage data file or database. | 10-30-2008 |
20140256361 | METHOD FOR PASSIVE MINING OF USAGE INFORMATION IN A LOCATION-BASED SERVICES SYSTEM - A method and system for providing advertising effectiveness searching capabilities, predictive modeling capabilities and usage mining in a location-based services system is disclosed. During operation of the location-based services system, usage information for advertising campaigns placed on the location-based services system is stored. Advertisers are provided with the ability to enter a search request form on a remote terminal to mine the usage information. The search request is then transmitted to an application that searches usage information to generate a response to said search request. | 09-11-2014 |
Chandilyn Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20080314996 | Value Card PIN Security Method and Device - A value card comprising a substantially planar substrate with first indicia applied to a surface of the substrate is provided. An obscuring layer formed from an opaque material is disposed over the first indicia so as to prevent at least a portion of the first indicia from being viewed. The obscuring layer is configured so that the opaque material can be removed to reveal the at least a portion of the first indicia but cannot be reapplied over the first indicia. The value card further comprises a security device comprising second indicia comprising a predetermined pattern. At least a portion of the second indicia is formed on the obscuring layer so that removal of the opaque material to reveal the at least a portion of the first indicia also removes the at least a portion of the second indicia. | 12-25-2008 |
20140076978 | Composite Activation Indicia Substrate - The present invention is generally directed towards a card and package assembly and methods of making the same. Card and package assemblies in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention may include a package, a data card, the data card packaged at least in part within the package, and an activation indicia, the activation indicia comprising a first portion printed on the package and a second portion printed on the data card. Methods of packaging a data card in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention may include steps of manufacturing or otherwise obtaining a data card, manufacturing or otherwise obtaining a package, determining an activation indicia, packaging the data card at least in part within the package, and printing the activation indicia in part on the data card and in part on the package. | 03-20-2014 |
Christopher J. Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20100189872 | UNRIPE ESSENTIAL OIL WITH ENHANCED STABILITY AND USABILITY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH OIL - Methods for enhancing the stability and shelf lives of unripe essential oils without substantially changing the organoleptic properties other than color of the unripe essential oils are described. The methods involve obtaining an unripe essential oil with a first amount of chlorophyll, contacting the unripe essential oil with an activated carbon to produce a treated essential oil with a second amount of chlorophyll that is less than the first amount of chlorophyll, and separating the treated essential oil from the activated carbon. | 07-29-2010 |
Duane Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20090066019 | BILLIARD GAME WITH CHESS INDICIA AND METHOD OF PLAY - A game is played on a billiard type table using balls with indicia of chess pieces. A cue stick is used to strike the balls following rules of movement that vary with the indicia on the ball to be moved. Game rules control movement and pocketing of balls are representative of the movement and capture of chess pieces, but are modified for use on a billiard table. The game is also adaptable to other playing surfaces including electronic displays. | 03-12-2009 |
Jeffrey N. Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20100059421 | FLOATING DISPENSER FOR DISPENSING A SOLID DISSOLVABLE CHEMICAL INTO AMBIENT WATER - A floating dispenser is provided for dispensing a solid, dissolvable water treatment chemical into ambient water. The dispenser includes a bucket having top and bottom ends, a top wall covering the top end, an opening for admitting ambient water into the bucket interior, and a floatation ring that keeps only the top end above water such that the interior is water filled when the dispenser floats. A basket is disposed in the interior of the bucket for carrying a solid, dissolvable water treatment chemical, such as calcium hypochlorite. The basket is buoyant and movable vertically toward the top wall of the bucket. The dispenser includes a refill indicator that indicates when most of a full load of said chemical has dissolved. The refill indicator includes a pair of tabs that are connected to the basket and slidably mounted in slots in the top wall. The tabs extend above the top wall when the buoyant basket floats upwardly, providing a visual indication of the need for a refill that can easily be seen from a side angle. | 03-11-2010 |
Jesse Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20090286210 | Methods and Systems for Providing Interactive Content - Embodiments of the invention provide an interactive system that can receive input and present content in an interactive manner. | 11-19-2009 |
Larry Wardell Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20090191893 | Strong media-computer satellite smart telephone with integrated global directory - A new compact digital satellite communication Media Smartphone capable of making and receiving calls globally and with a global direct directory assistance button, that will display a map and translation page, and is combined with a new Laptop Notebook Computer connected together as one embodiment. The Satellite Media Smartphone has an interface, as does the Laptop Notebook and they are controlled with an Interface Connection Platform Coordinator to coordinate all functions between each operation, and each can operate independently to simultaneously transfer data within each device as one embodiment. Using the Global Position System (GPS) and with latest preferred 2 Quad/2 Duo processors the speed of retrieving and transferring data for directory assistance and to display other internet third party application data to the Media Smartphone through an interface loop, with the option to save a subscriber's requested listings to a personal phone book within the Satellite Smartphone, and to send a backup to a file on the Laptop Notebook securely. Security layers within interfaces are must. There are various services for the Satellite Media Smartphone operation, extended videoing because of being able to store in the virtual memory files of the Laptop, including a facsimile mode that the Laptop Notebook can ask for when an external facsimile machine is attached through the telephone port. | 07-30-2009 |
Marty Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20100324940 | Methods, Systems, and Products for Processing Images - Methods, systems, and products process medical images. A notification is received that indicates a processed medical image is available and that indicates unprocessed medical images in a queue that have yet to be processed for display. The processed medical image is requested, received, and stored. The processed medical image and the notification are displayed. The processed medical image is visually distinguished in the notification from the unprocessed medical images in the queue that are yet to be processed. | 12-23-2010 |
Merrill Brooks Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20090194583 | Radio Frequency Identification Purchase Transactions - Methods and systems for using a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) payment card are disclosed herein. The method generally comprises receiving an indicia identifying an RFID card, receiving a request to activate the RFID card, activating the RFID card by associating an initial value with a database record associated with the RFID card; receiving a PIN associated with the RFID card; receiving profile information; and associating the profile information with the database record. Systems for using RFID cards generally comprise an RFID card, an RFID account associated with the RFID card, a merchant communication module that receives indicia identifying the RFID card and sends a request to activate the RFID card, and a central processor or intermediary that receives a PIN associated with the RFID card and a request to activate the RFID card from the merchant communication module. | 08-06-2009 |
20100049617 | Inserting Value into Customer Account at Point of Sale Using a Customer Account Identifier - A method of adding a value to a customer account is provided. A request to add a value to a customer account of a customer is received from a point of sale terminal. The request may comprise value identification data associated with the value and account identification data associated with the customer account. The customer account identification data may be entered at the point of sale. The request may be associated with a purchase of the value. The value may be caused to be added to the customer account. During subsequent value purchase transactions, additional value may be added to the account. | 02-25-2010 |
20100124912 | System and Method for Authorizing the Activation of a Communication Device - A system and method for authorizing the activation of a communication device is provided. A request to activate a communication device is received by a communication service provider. The communication service provider or a central processor determines whether the communication device was validly sold in a purchase transaction. Alternately, the communication service provider can outsource the determining step to a central processor. The communication service provider or central processor determines whether to activate the communication device based on the determining action. | 05-20-2010 |
20100235249 | Systems and methods for electronic device point-of-sale activation - The present invention is directed to systems and methods of activating an electronic device at a point-of-sale (POS). The device may be identified by an indicia and activation may occur following purchase of the device. The method may include the steps of receiving at a central processor from the POS the indicia identifying the device purchased at the POS; enabling by the central processor a feature or functionality of the device or use of the device; and conveying to the device information material to the feature, functionality, or use. The system may include a central processor that activates the device. The central processor may include various interfaces with the POS, provider, and device, as well as a database with records related to the device and an activation processor for determining if activation is appropriate, activating the device, and sending information material to the feature, functionality, or use to the device. | 09-16-2010 |
20110153441 | Systems and Methods for Authorizing Use of Validly Sold Merchandise - The invention is generally directed to a method of managing the activation and use of a specific merchandise, facilitated between at least a retailer that sells the specific merchandise, a customer that purchases the specific merchandise, and a central processor that authorizes activation and use of the specific merchandise. The method includes the steps of receiving an indicia that uniquely identifies the specific merchandise, and an activation code associated with the merchandise that will allow the merchandise to properly function; storing the indicia of the specific merchandise and the activation code; receiving a confirmation of a valid purchase transaction of the specific merchandise, the confirmation of valid sale comprising the indicia of the specific merchandise; determining the activation code associated with the specific merchandise; and providing the activation code associated with the specific merchandise to the customer. | 06-23-2011 |
Monica Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20080215092 | Pacifier Coupling System - A two-piece joint designed to allow a one-piece silicone pacifier to be removably attached to an appealing stuffed toy, soothing blanket, or other article that might be attractive to an infant. One section of the joint includes the back of the pacifier, and the second section of the joint is made as a receiver that accepts the male joint members and permit the pacifier to be semi-permanently attached to the toy. | 09-04-2008 |
20100234887 | Pacifier Coupling System - A two-piece joint designed to allow a one-piece silicone pacifier to be removably attached to an appealing stuffed toy, soothing blanket, or other article that might be attractive to an infant. One section of the joint includes the back of the pacifier, and the second section of the joint is made as a receiver that accepts the male joint members and permit the pacifier to be semi-permanently attached to the toy. | 09-16-2010 |
Steven M. Smith, Atlanta, GA US
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20100057614 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EFFECTING REAL-TIME FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN DELAYED-SETTLEMENT FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS - A system and method for effecting a substantially real-time financial transaction between at least one secure account linked to a computer device, such as a checking account that ultimately has a delayed-settlement of financial transactions, and one other financial account, such as another secure account linked to another computer device. A financial services system allows remote computer devices, such as mobile computer devices, to store access codes, such as debit card numbers, for secure accounts and the financial services system can then effect a desired transaction over an existing electronic transaction network, such as an ATM/Debit network, thereby causing the financial transaction to occur substantially in real-time between secure accounts. | 03-04-2010 |
20110218868 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING APPROPRIATE REDEMPTION PRESENTATIONS FOR A VIRTUAL TOKEN ASSOCIATED WITH A STORED VALUE ACCOUNT - A method for determining an appropriate redemption presentation for a virtual token associated with a stored value account is disclosed. The method may include receiving a request for presenting a redemption presentation of a virtual token and obtaining a merchant identifier associated with the request. The method may further include determining if the request is for one of an on-line transaction and a transaction with a point-of-sale terminal, and if the request is for a transaction with a point-of-sale terminal, then searching a database using the merchant identifier to find one or more redemption presentations of virtual token preferred by a merchant. Subsequently, the one or more redemption presentations of the virtual token may be transmitted over a computer network to a client device. | 09-08-2011 |
20120099780 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CAPTURING TOKEN DATA WITH A PORTABLE COMPUTING DEVICE - A system and method for collecting and managing information taken from tokens, like credit cards and gift cards, includes a portable computing device (PCD). The PCD may support a token recognizer that may comprise hardware and/or software that may reside in memory of the PCD. The token recognizer may work in combination with a camera. The token recognizer may comprise a broad recognizer module and an optical character recognition (“OCR”) module. The camera of the PCD may capture images of one or more physical tokens. These captured images of the physical tokens may be processed by the token recognizer so that digital images as well as data provided by the physical tokens may be maintained in memory of the PCD for later presentation to the user. These later presentations on the PCD may be used for account management and for conducting transactions, such as making payment at a point-of-sale (POS) terminal. | 04-26-2012 |