Ronald Rai Rowe

US Patent:

20110060609, Mar 10, 2011

Filed:

Dec 18, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/642512

Inventors:

Samuel A. Meers - Kansas City MO, US
Ronald R. Rowe - Weston MO, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 30/00
H04W 4/12

US Classification:

705 4, 705400, 455466

Abstract:

Disclosed is a system and method for marketing using text messaging. Different keywords are provided for different media persons and/or outlets, and announcements are broadcast instructing listeners to send a text message to a particular number. In the text, the listener is asked to include a keyword with the text in order to receive a rate quote. When an interested listener texts in the key word to the number provided, he or she is presented with a URL, which when selected, enables them to submit information, e.g., age, sex, and zip code. After submitting the information, they receive a quote on the browser of their mobile phone.

US Patent:

20110282698, Nov 17, 2011

Filed:

Jul 27, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/192169

Inventors:

Samuel A. Meers - Kansas City MO, US
Ronald R. Rowe - Weston MO, US

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 4, 705 264, 705 1464, 705 1442

Abstract:

announcement broadcast by a media source. A keyword is associated with the media source. Instructions are included in the announcement to send an initial text message including the keyword, to a text messaging number, to receive a quote for the product. The initial text message including the keyword is then sent from a wireless telecommunication device in response to the announcement having been heard by the user of the device. In response, the quote is sent to the to the telecommunication device.