公开(公告)号：US20110055337A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12807410

申请日：2010-09-04

Applicant: Michael R. Loeb ,  Edward J. McCabe

Inventor： Michael R. Loeb ,  Edward J. McCabe

IPC: G06F15/16

CPC classification number: B60R22/34 ,  B60R2022/3424 ,  B60R2022/4666 ,  B60R2022/468

Abstract: A system and method is provided to alert users if another user has entered within a prescribed geographic region selected by the user. According to a method embodiment, a method for communicating among a plurality of users over a wireless communication network using location based messaging comprises: receiving at a central server a location based message from a user, said message including prescribed geographic region information, extracting the prescribed geographic region information from the location based message at the central server; determining at the central server whether another user has entered a prescribed geographic region corresponding to said prescribed geographic information included in said location based message, and transmitting an alert message from the central server to the mobile device of the user sending said location based message, alerting the user that another user has entered the prescribed geographic region.

Abstract translation: 提供一种系统和方法来提醒用户，如果另一用户已经在用户选择的规定地理区域内输入。 根据方法实施例，一种用于使用基于位置的消息通过无线通信网络在多个用户之间通信的方法包括：在中央服务器处接收来自用户的基于位置的消息，所述消息包括规定的地理区域信息，提取规定的 来自中央服务器的基于位置的消息的地理区域信息; 在所述中央服务器处确定另一用户是否已经进入与所述基于位置的消息中包括的所述规定地理信息相对应的规定地理区域，以及从所述中心服务器向发送所述基于位置的消息的用户的移动设备发送警报消息， 另一用户已经进入规定地理区域的用户。

公开(公告)号：US20110054919A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-03

申请号：US12807409

申请日：2010-09-04

Applicant: Michael R. Loeb ,  Edward J. McGabe

Inventor： Michael R. Loeb ,  Edward J. McGabe

IPC: G06F15/16 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: B60R22/34 ,  B60R2022/3424 ,  B60R2022/4666 ,  B60R2022/468

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for registered users of a private network to make queries of a central server requesting one or more previously uploaded location dependent messages relevant to a present geographic location of said registered users making said queries.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于专用网络的注册用户的系统和方法，用于对中央服务器进行查询，以请求与所述注册用户的当前地理位置相关的一个或多个先前上载的位置相关消息进行所述查询。

公开(公告)号：US07729709B1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11483932

申请日：2006-07-10

Applicant: Michael R. Loeb ,  Edward J McCabe

Inventor： Michael R. Loeb ,  Edward J McCabe

IPC: H04H60/21

CPC classification number: H04L67/306 ,  H04L67/18 ,  H04W4/02

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for promoting offered products and services to a plurality of mobile device users. The method generally comprises the steps of generating at least one general broadcast message directed to commercial offers of at least one provider (i.e., retailer) of the offered products and services. The general broadcast message is preferably broadcast from a central server over a prescribed geographic area. Responses from end users to the broadcast message are monitored at the central server to create profile information of the responding users for use in qualifying business relationships with the providers of said products and services. The responses may be further utilized to construct a market directed to inducing the providers of the offered products and services to purchase broadcast message blocks for future promotions. Establishment of such a market includes the establishment of pricing criteria based on user response rate statistics.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于向多个移动设备用户推广提供的产品和服务的系统和方法。 该方法通常包括以下步骤：产生针对所提供的产品和服务的至少一个提供商（即，零售商）的商业提供的至少一个一般广播消息。 一般广播消息优选地从中央服务器在规定的地理区域上广播。 在中央服务器处监视终端用户对广播消息的响应，以创建响应用户的配置文件信息，以便与所述产品和服务的提供商合作确定业务关系。 可以进一步利用响应来构建市场，以引导所提供的产品和服务的提供者购买用于将来促销的广播消息块。 建立这样的市场包括根据用户响应率统计建立定价标准。

公开(公告)号：US07475028B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-06

申请号：US11022304

申请日：2004-12-23

Applicant: Michael R. Loeb ,  Jay S. Walker

Inventor： Michael R. Loeb ,  Jay S. Walker

IPC: G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q10/087 ,  G06Q30/02 ,  G06Q30/0258 ,  G06Q30/0633 ,  G06Q30/0635 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: A system for providing an open-ended subscription to commodity items normally available on a term basis includes a central agent that serves as the front-end for commodity suppliers. This central agent maintains databases containing information associated with a group of commodity items and their sales. Using these databases, the central agent produces subscription records to provide open-ended subscription services to its customers, while supporting the term-based subscriptions of the commodity suppliers.

公开(公告)号：US20070293289A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-20

申请号：US11190795

申请日：2005-07-27

Applicant: Michael R. Loeb

Inventor： Michael R. Loeb

IPC: A63F13/00

CPC classification number: A63F9/24 ,  A63F3/0449 ,  A63F2009/2486 ,  A63F2009/2489

Abstract: There are provided methods (200) and systems (100) for simulating sports activities. Historical data is aggregated to develop realistic, simulated, fictional players and teams (206, 208). The aggregation of data is sufficient to avoid any discrete identification of a simulated player, team, league or other participant with a real-life equivalent. The historical data collected is sufficient in quantity and type that simulated sports events can be realistically performed in substantially unlimited scope and quantity. Degrees of randomness may be introduced (510) to provide excitement and unpredictability. Non-random variations to the historically based activities can be made (512) so as to alter the fundamental nature of a player, team or league. Outcomes of the simulation can be generated substantially indefinitely to provide long-term entertainment, for example full seasons and multiple seasons/years of sports activities. The simulated sports activities of the present invention can be presented to fans in lieu of live sports events (522). Mediums of presentation (600) can include, for example, live video displays, television transmissions, radio transmissions and real-time display to stadium fans.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于模拟体育活动的方法（200）和系统（100）。 历史数据被汇总以开发逼真，模拟，虚构的玩家和团队（206,208）。 数据的聚合足以避免对具有现实生活等价物的模拟玩家，团队，联赛或其他参与者的任何离散识别。 收集的历史数据在数量和类型上是足够的，模拟运动事件可以在实质上无限的范围和数量上实际执行。 可引入随机度（510）以提供兴奋和不可预测性。 可以对历史上的活动进行非随机变化（512），以改变玩家，团队或联盟的根本性质。 可以无限期地产生模拟的结果，以提供长期娱乐，例如全季节和多个季节/多年的体育活动。 本发明的模拟运动活动可以呈现给球迷代替现场体育赛事（522）。 演示介质（600）可以包括例如直播视频显示，电视传输，无线电传输以及实时显示给体育场迷。

公开(公告)号：US6006205A

公开(公告)日：1999-12-21

申请号：US807454

申请日：1997-02-28

Applicant: Michael R. Loeb ,  Jay S. Walker

Inventor： Michael R. Loeb ,  Jay S. Walker

IPC: G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/10 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/00 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G06Q20/04 ,  G06Q20/102 ,  G06Q20/14 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/208 ,  G06Q20/209 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q40/12

Abstract: An improved credit card billing method and system is disclosed which permits multiple items purchased as part of a single transaction or order to be separately billed on a credit card in accordance with a payment schedule designed to minimize inquiries regarding the overall order by the customer. The billing system permits the billing descriptor appearing on the credit card billing statement to have sufficient detail to minimize subsequent customer inquiries. The billing descriptor preferably includes a different customer service number for each individual item. Goods or services are purchased from a merchant in a conventional manner. The customer provides the merchant with a list of the multiple items included in the order, as well as credit card information. The merchant will preferably establish a staggered schedule for billing each individual item in the order and submit the charge requests to the credit card issuer in accordance with the established billing schedule.