Donald M Cramer

US Patent:

20110221771, Sep 15, 2011

Filed:

Mar 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/045872

Inventors:

Donald M. CRAMER - Ostrander OH, US
David A. ELCHONESS - Niwot CO, US
Angus C. SHEE - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

G09G 5/00

US Classification:

345633

Abstract:

The present invention relates to systems and methods for merging smart markers in augmented reality. The system includes a server supporting the presentation of information within augmented reality of a plurality of participants. A communication network facilitates the transfer of information from the server to devices of the plurality of participants. A first participant in the plurality of participants is associated with a view of augmented reality and a plurality of smart markers, with each smart marker having an attribute. A merged group of smart markers includes smart markers from within the plurality of smart markers with said attribute being a first common attribute, wherein smart markers in the merged group are displayable within the augmented reality of the first participant.

US Patent:

20110225069, Sep 15, 2011

Filed:

Mar 11, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/045860

Inventors:

Donald M. CRAMER - Ostrander OH, US
David A. ELCHONESS - Niwot CO, US
Angus C. SHEE - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 271, 705 261

Abstract:

The present invention relates to systems and methods for purchasing goods and services in an augmented reality-enabled distribution network. The system includes a server supporting the presentation of information within augmented reality of a plurality of participants. A communication network is included for facilitating the transfer of information from the server to devices of the plurality of participants. Also included is a purchase and delivery exchange that facilitates the sale of goods and services deliverable through augmented reality. In addition, a payment gateway facilitates the transfer of funds between a buyer and seller in association with a transaction conducted through the purchase and delivery exchange.