Methods and Systems for Connecting Physical Objects to Digital Communications

a technology of physical objects and digital communications, applied in the direction of data switching details, security arrangements, transmission, etc., can solve the problems of inability to achieve consistent structure to facilitate interaction between physical objects and virtual content, and achieve the effect of wide range of possible uses, applications and interactions with other on-line facilities

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-09-14
FABZING PTY LTD
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[0015]It can therefore be appreciated that implementations of the present invention allow for a simple and direct interface from the product to associated content. The content is not fixed, and may allow for specific expressions or creations by the purchaser to be linked to the product, for example an item of clothing. This could be a link to a social media entry, or to more ephemeral content, such as images or video relevant to a specific event. Equally, the code may link to instructional material, promotions, act as an identifier, or perform a wide range of potential functions. Because the code can operate as a unique identifier, and because the linkage is not to a fixed webpage but rather to variable, dynamic content, the range of possible uses, applications and interactions with other on line facilities are is very wide.

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However, while the communications and the group are about a product, they are not actually connected to the product.
Whilst this concept has been explored by various parties, no consistent structure has emerged to facilitate interaction between physical objects and virtual content.

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[0033]The present invention will be described mainly with reference to several specific implementations, and in relation to particular applications to products. It will be understood that the present invention is an enabling technology, adapted for implementation on many products, and that the specific type of product may influence the types of content and uses for the present invention. Further, the implementation at the content, social media and network side may be variable and adapted to the requirements and norms of that facility. The present invention is intended to encompass all such implementations.

[0034]The code to be applied or form part of the product could be an additional feature, or in some cases may already be present. In one implementation, the code is a visual component, such as a 2 dimensional barcode, for example a QR code, or any other visual encoding of sufficient complexity to produce a unique code. Any suitable form of code, capable of carrying sufficient data ...

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Disclosed is a system which uses a unique code, for example a QR code, on a physical product. The code is conveniently readable, for example by a smartphone or tablet, and connects the reader to a specific network address. Dynamically variable content is provided at the network address, which may be provided by the product vendor or manufacturer, by the purchaser, or by other parties. The content may vary depending upon which party is accessing the code.

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RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 780,719, filed on Sep. 28, 2015 titled “Methods and Systems for Connecting Physical Objects to Digital Communications,” which claims priority from Patent Cooperation Treaty Application No.: PCT / IB2014 / 060243, filed Mar. 28, 2014, titled “Methods and Systems for Connecting Physical Objects to Digital Communications,” which claims the benefit of priority to Australian Patent Application No.: 2013901094 filed Mar. 28, 2013. The full contents of the International Application are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The present invention relates to articles, systems and processes for enabling a connection between physical objects and digital sources.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]On-line communications are in widespread and almost constant use within modern society. The use of various social media platforms, both for broadcast and party specific messaging, has become a co...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): G06Q30/02H04L29/06
CPCG06Q30/0241H04L29/06H04L63/083H04L63/102H04W12/06H04L12/08H04L9/40
InventorSHAFFER, FRANK J.
OwnerFABZING PTY LTD