Memory tag hybrid multidimensional bar-text code with social media platform

a social media platform and memory tag technology, applied in the field of mobile tagging, can solve the problems of url or video link usually requiring a published website or hosting server, 2d bar codes commercially unavailable to individuals, and the cost of investing in this technology exceeds the benefit provided,

Active Publication Date: 2015-01-08
BEADLES ROBERT
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[0013]The present invention seeks to combine available and existing aspects of multidimensional tagging with the cloud storage's capabilities in a novel manner. This combination allows user to submit video, audio or other files onto a cloud based storage system. This process is achieved by and through an internet or network based network. The application tags each user submitted file by associating each file with a unique URL, 2D barcode and alphanumeric code. This hybrid multi-dimensional bar text code combination enables a user to, either with a 2D bar code or alphanumeric code, immediately view photographs, videos, audio files, or other data stored on a cloud storage system conveniently.
[0014]The present invention includes a convenient and easy storage system for users to submit their own video, audio or other files. One embodiment includes a cloud based file storage system where submitted files will be housed and linked with their tagged associated URL, 2d bar code and alphanumeric bar codes. In one embodiment, the user has the option to password protect their submitted files.
[0016]An illustrative example of one embodiment of this present invention first starts with a person or business entity to producing a printed text such as a post card, sign, greeting card, advertisement or invitation to offer. Shortly thereafter, the person or business entity supplements their printed text with the hybrid multi dimensional bar text code of this present invention. Both the 2D barcode and text produced below said barcode are tagged and associated directly with a video, photograph, audio file, contact information, or other data supplied by the producing person or business entity and stored on this present invention's server. The printed text, along with the 2D barcode and alphanumeric code, is conveniently shared amongst friends, customers, businesses or provided for the general public to view.
[0018]As a non-limiting example, a musical band, who is interested in promoting their music, will publish a printed advertisement, like a band poster, that includes a hybrid multi dimensional bar text code which they have associated with a sound file. A user captures a picture, using a smart phone, or inputs the alpha numeric number into his cell phone. Once the smart phone has processed the code or image, the smart phone transmits the audio file which is stored on a cloud based server. Thus, this present invention allows printed advertisements to be conveniently supplemented with media in a new and novel manner.

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For the most part, 2D bar codes have been commercially unavailable to individuals who merely want to generate a bar code and associate it with a video, photograph or document.
Ordinary consumers and small businesses, find that the expense of investing into this technology exceeds the benefit provided.
Further, another difficulty in using this technology is that the URL or video link usually requires a published website or hosting server.
Moreover, current 2D bar codes cannot be processed visually and typically require a scanning mechanism.
URL links are often difficult to input by a user, unattractive on the text, and out of place when inserted into printed media.
Further, users are often forced to download content before they may access it.
Moreover, the interface of a cloud storage system is not friendly for a novel user and the files are not easily retrievable and shareable.

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[0044]In the following description, for purposes of explanation and not limitation, specific details are set forth, such as particular embodiments, procedures, techniques, etc. in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced in other embodiments that depart from these specific details.

[0045]FIG. 4 includes a diagram of a common two-dimensional (2D) barcode 403, which is an available technology that is improved upon according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention. As seen in FIG. 4, 2D barcodes 403 have the potential to store more information by using another axis to store information, whereas historical one-dimensional bar codes are limited only to a horizontal axis.

[0046]The most common and frequently used 2D barcode is the barcode symbology referred to as the Quick Response (QR) code, which have been standardized by the International Organization...

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An apparatus and method for cloud-based storage, retrieval and sharing of files tagged with scannable tags and alphanumeric coding is provided. This application and method includes: either scanning a scannable tag by mobile device or inputting a code into a computer; decoding of the scannable tag or text provided, by installed application; accessing, by a cloud based storage system which hosts the associated or tagged file; and retrieving the file associated with the scannable tag or alphanumeric code. This method also includes a process by which: either by smart phone or personal computer; uploading or storing of files onto a cloud-based storage system; tagging of those stored files with a unique scannable tag and alphanumeric code; generating a scannable tag and alphanumeric code to associate with those tag files; and a method of transmitting scannable tag or alphanumeric codes between smart-phone users or computer uses for the purposes of sharing extra information with others using momentos.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 711,216 filed Oct. 9, 2012, and U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 13 / 759, 863 filed Feb. 5, 2013, U.S. continuation-in-part application Ser. No. 13 / 925,724 filed Jun. 24, 2013, and U.S. continuation-in-part application Ser. No. 14 / 081,766 filed Nov. 15, 2013,STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERAL SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0004]1. Field of Invention[0005]Embodiments relate to mobile tagging, and more particularly but not exclusively, to mobile tagging utilizing multidimensional barcodes. Embodiments also relate to PC and other computer tagging.[0006]2. Description of Related Art[0007]Multidimensional bar codes, such as the two dimensional (2D) Quick Response (QD) (trademarked) barcode as described in Masahiro, U.S. Pat. No. 5,726,435 and Masahiro, Jap....

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06F17/30H04L29/08G06F40/00
CPCH04L67/02G06F17/30017H04W12/06G06F16/955H04W12/77G06F16/40
Inventor BEADLES, ROBERT
Owner BEADLES ROBERT
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