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Artificial
Intelligence
Artificial
conscience software
Ethical system for artificially intelligent
machines programmed by humans worldwide.
Ethicode.
Automatic
Data Capture
Chromocode
Ultra-High Density (UHD) and Infinitely High
Density (IHD) barcode symbology*
User-customizeable barcode references URL of an
XML document of any size, including cut, paste
and other edit functions. Status:
patented.*2006 Invent Now
Honoree
Chromocode
Very High Density (VHD) barcode symbology
Self-defining and self-calibrating barcode uses
color-to-identifier "information joint". Status:
patented.
Barcodometer
barcode odometer
Color background for odometer numerals serves
as barcode.
BarChrome
barcode license plate
Color background for license plate numerals
serves as barcode.
Cell
Phones
Flip-O!
Gesture Phone gesture interface phone
Sensors allow user to browse through saved
numbers simply by turning the phone.
eCommerce
Sure-T
UTU / UPT universal purchase and
payment toolbar
Utility allows users to purchase from all web
vendors directly through web browser toolbar,
eliminating web submissions forms and shopping
carts.
Environment
and Ecology
Sundow
window-mountable solar panel
Solar panel can be mounted in window of
multi-story dwelling to recharge
battery.
Anthropolicy
Environmental Responsibility Grid (AERG)
Conceptual tool for gauging individual interest
in or commitment to environmental preservation and
renaturalization.
Proservation
Bonding System
Financial service for bonding land developers
so as to anticipate and pay for environmental
preservation and renaturalization.
Auctionry
Alternative fulfillment system
Eco-friendly fulfillment for user-to-user
auctions involving fungible items.
UTU
charitable donation and environmental icon display
system
Registered eco-friendly sites automatically
display icon in toolbar; both buyers and sellers
can select a charity to which a portion of all
toolbar commerce transactions are
donated.
Games
Abracadabble
speech-enabled video game controller wand
Position-sensing wand matches spoken input with
tactile input to cast spells. Status: patent
family sold to Microsoft.
LogistiChess
/ LandChess chess game with logistical
component
Chess board (black and white squares) and chess
pieces must be deployed turn-by-turn in order to
get into game. Status: patent family sold to
Microsoft.blog-up
Myths
& Magicry "standing card" and
"spent" position game mechanics
Cards must be deployed on other cards in order
to enter play and are marked as "spent" went used.
Status: patent family sold to Microsoft.
Myths &
Magicry card formation game mechanics
Cards are arranged on the playing surface so as
to affect their powers. Status: patent family
sold to Microsoft.
User-generated
card game system
Users create, brand, and submit their own
power-rated cards for use in collectible card game.
Status: patent family sold to Microsoft.
Health
and Medical
CarpaCare
carpal tunnel syndrome therapy
device/flexion-discouraging splint
Discourages without preventing flexion of
fingers and wrist without exerting any pressure on
carpal tunnel region. Status:
patented.
CarpaCare
omni-directional limb suspension device
Arm or leg stays suspended regardless of
patient's body position
Put Another Log
on the Fire refrigerator magnet
game*
Users move magnets representing romantic events
to track and improve communication and enjoyment.
*Reader's Digest - 2005 - Best Gift under
$50.
Horology
TWELV
Intuitime moon-phase clock
Time display system indicates hour by color,
minute by moon shape.Status: patented.
View Stanford Magazine article.
TWELV Intuitime
TIKR hybrid clock
Time display system indicates hour by color,
minute by digit. Status: patented.
Internet-configurable
watch
User can select display methodology and
parameters via Internet and download new settings
to set appearance of clock or watch.
TWELV
Liquarium clock
Time display system indicates hour by projecting
color into liquid, minutes are indicated by
bubbles.Status: patented.
TWELV logo
clock
Tells hour by color, minute by progressive
revelation of company logo. Status:
patented. Chronowear.
TWELV
Chronotes musical interval clock
Time display system indicates hour by musical
interval.
Chronaissance Chronowear
birthstone watch
Tells hour and minute by clock hand, month by
birthstone.Status: patented.
Insurance
and Bonding
Sure-T
suretyship/performance bond software
Payment system for internet auction users
protects both bidders and sellers against default
and fraud. Status: patented. Patent family sold
to Acacia, licensed to eBay/PayPal.
Internet
- Miscellaneous
Lexary
user-generated/maintained reference materials
Authority-rated content eliminates vandalism of
Wiki-like dictionary, encyclopedia.
Lexary. View sample
UAML
website owner/account holder verification
& authentication
Account holder embeds code in page to
demonstrate authority over URL
Ancora Imparo.
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Law
UTOU
Uniform Terms of Use website
terms of use system
Website owners subscribe to uniform gap-filler
terms and provide their own opt-out
terms.
UJO universal
judicial opinion software
Software requires judicial opinions to be
structured by premise and conclusion.
UArb
Universal arbitration system
Users agree to third-party beneficiary
agreement providing that they will go to binding
arbitration with any other agreeing user.
Suspect-verifiable
warrant
Arrest/search warrant provides telephone
verification of validity of warrant.
Music
UMEM Universal
Music Exchange Medium music information
technology
Allows sound engineering parameters, etc., to
be carried on instruments, sheet music, and
personal ID cards for musicians.
Kaleidosound
Instrumounted controller
Position-sensing controller allows manipulation
of effects parameters by gesture.
Kaleidosound
Doo-Dock Guitar Docking Station
instrument stand
Guitar stand includes outlets for charging
active pickup, power-strip, and patch
bay.
Office
Supplies
Officery
loose-leaf 3-ring binder
Three-ring binder provides catch for locking
binders in place on shelf.
Officery
universal rubber stamp
Computer-accessible rubber stamp can be
infinitely reconfigured.
Pets
PortaPussy
/ RollerDoggy pet carrier
Suspended pet chamber stays
horizontal.
Kozy K-9
dog blanket and seat cover
Protect car interior while providing comfort
and stability to pet.
Politics
Wicracy
user-generated political party platform
Party members submit, ratify, argue and fund
planks of their party's political platform.
View prototype
Jus Voli
citizenship system
National citizenship selectable through
Internet allows citizenship rights to be separated
from residency rights.
Sequential
Representation legislative system
Legislators serve time period proportional to
percentage of votes received.
Publishing
Readery
ebook and electronic bookshelf system
eBook reading devices are docked on electronic
bookshelf for constant, automatic updating of
content.
Search
Lexivote
relevancy ranking methodology*
Search engine providing 100% user-generated
search relevancy rankings. Jatalla.
*2006 Technology Review's Emerging
Technologies Showcase (MIT)
View archive of FAQ
View archive of prototype support blog
Jatalla
query-responsive title function
Site owners embed tags in page such that
alternate title is displayed in search
results.
Userithm
search engine using user-generated algorithms
Users create their own algorithms, specifying
ranking methodology, databases, weights.
Userithm
and Lexary search query term disambiguation
system
Terms used in a query are narrowed by selection
from user-generated definitions.
Security
HOSBROS homeland
security broadcasting system
Override system allows emergency broadcasts to
to desktop computers, laptops, cell phones, pagers
and PDAs.
Smoke
Gate smoke-activated radio and
loudspeaker
Smoke detection system allows emergency
responders to communicate to those in
danger.
Welcome
Safe door threshold
Door threshold system prevents or deters
theft.
Shipping
and Transportation
ShelMail
postal system
Envelopes need be addressed only using the
email address, not physical address, of recipient.
Status: patented.
Smart
Dropbox
Dropbox weights parcel, reads and determinjes
sufficiency of postage, provides certificate of
mailing.
Auctionry
alternative fulfillment system
Eco-friendly fulfillment for user-to-user
auctions involving fungible items.
Software
Jango®
PEOPLEchase® software
Database software and services
Study
aids
BarRev bar
exam review study aid
Three-dimensional outline format provides
convenience and more effective learning
tool.
BarRev
logical reasoning and argumentation study
aid
Markup language technique enhances learning of
argument structure.
BarRev
reading comprehension study aid
Markup language technique enhances learning of
grammar and vocabulary.
Wearable
Computing®
Orang-Otang®
Peel-It® wrist-wearable PDA case*
PDA case converts to wrist-mount in simple
motion. Status: patented. *PalmPower
Editor's Choice Product of the Year Award
Orang-Otang
® Jango® wearable computer
Wearable computer swivels, tilts and revolves
around wrist.S tatus: patented.
Orang-Otang®
Flip-O! Undersleeve wrist-wearable
phone/audio/remote control*
Wrist interface hides Undersleeve, pops
into palm upon demand. Status: patented.
*2004 Invent Now Honoree
Orang-Otang
® Jango® wearable POS terminal
Wrist-wearable credit card reader. Status:
patented.
Orang-Otang
® Jango® wearable
keyboard/MIDI keyboard
Wearable keyboard provides access to both
hands, one as piano, the other as guitar.
Status: patented.
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