IP Library Granted Patent US 11,240,628
Granted Patent B2
US 11,240,628 · App. 16/541,720 · Granted Feb 1, 2022

Systems and methods for decoupling and delivering geofence geometries to maps

Inventors: Benjamin T. Jones (Henderson, NV); Bennett Hill Branscomb (Ingleside, TX)
Assignee: GEOFRENZY, INC.
H04W4/021H04L9/088H04L61/2007H04L61/35H04L61/609H04L61/103H04L61/6059
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Patent No.
US 11,240,628
App. No.
16/541,720
Granted
Feb 1, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

System and methods for delivering geofence geometries to a physical map are disclosed. At least one user device is constructed and configured in communication with a server associated at least one database. The at least one user device receives data regarding a scale unit of the physical map and latitude and longitude of all corners of the physical map. The at least one user device converts the latitude and longitude to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses via communication with the server. The at least one user device queries the at least one database for at least one geofence geometry associated with the IP addresses. The at least one user device decouples the at least one geofence geometry from the at least one database and delivers as an overlay to the physical map.

Claims (42)

1. A system for delivering geofence geometries to a physical map, comprising:

a server, at least one database, and at least one user device;

wherein the at least one user device is constructed and configured for network communication with the server and the at least one database;

wherein the at least one user device is operable to receive a scale unit of the physical map and coordinate data for each corner of the physical map;

wherein the server is operable to convert the coordinate data to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses;

wherein the at least one user device is operable to query the at least one database for at least one geofence geometry associated with the IP addresses;

wherein the at least one user device is operable to receive at least one anchor point associated with the IP addresses from the at least one database;

wherein the at least one anchor point corresponds to the at least one geofence geometry, and wherein the at least one anchor point comprises geolocation information and metadata associated with the at least one geofence geometry; and

wherein the at least one user device is operable to decouple the at least one geofence geometry from the at least one database and overlay the at least one geofence geometry on the physical map.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one user device comprises a fencing agent operable to communicate with the server and the at least one database.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one user device is a printer, and wherein the overlay is printed on the physical map.

4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one user device comprises glasses or eyewear, and wherein the overlay is digital.

5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the metadata associated with the at least one geofence geometry comprises mineral rights and land ownerships.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the IP addresses are Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one database comprises a database storing IPv6 addresses associated with geographic locations with a sub-centimeter resolution.

8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the metadata associated with the at least one geofence geometry comprises at least one class, wherein the at least one class comprises preset entitlements, instructions, and/or requirements for the at least one geofence geometry.

9. The system of claim 8 , wherein the at least one class is residential, office, shopping mall, airport, arena, train station, or government building.

10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the metadata associated with the at least one geofence geometry comprises license information for at least one license, and wherein the at least one license is for at least one right associated with the at least one geofence geometry.

11. A system of delivering geofence geometries to a physical map, comprising:

at least one user device constructed and configured for network communication with a server and at least one database;

wherein the at least one user device is operable to receive a scale unit of the physical map and coordinate data for each corner of the physical map;

wherein the server is operable to convert the coordinate data to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses;

wherein the at least one user device is operable to query the at least one database for at least one geofence associated with the IPv6 addresses;

wherein the at least one user device is operable to receive at least one anchor point associated with the IPv6 addresses from the at least one database;

wherein the at least one anchor point corresponds to the at least one geofence, and wherein the at least one anchor point comprises geolocation information and metadata associated with the at least one geofence; and

wherein the at least one user device is operable to overlay one or more geofence geometries of the at least one geofence on the physical map.

12. The system of claim 11 , wherein the one or more geofence geometries are overlapped.

13. The system of claim 11 , wherein the at least one geofence is underground.

14. The system of claim 11 , wherein the metadata associated with the at least one geofence comprises at least one rule related to mineral rights within the at least one geofence.

15. The system of claim 11 , wherein the server is operable to update ownership, boundaries, entitlements, instructions, and/or requirements for the at least one geofence in the at least one database.

16. The system of claim 11 , wherein the at least one user device comprises a fencing agent in network communication with the server and the at least one database.

17. The system of claim 11 , wherein rights associated with the at least one geofence are owned by separate entities.

18. A method of delivering geofence geometries to a physical map, comprising:

providing at least one user device constructed and configured for network communication with a server and at least one database;

the at least one user device receiving a scale unit of the physical map and coordinate data for each corner of the physical map;

the server converting the coordinate data to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) addresses;

the at least one user device querying the at least one database for at least one geofence geometry associated with the IPv6 addresses;

wherein the at least one user device is operable to receive at least one anchor point associated with the IPv6 addresses from the at least one database;

wherein the at least one anchor point corresponds to the at least one geofence geometry, and wherein the at least one anchor point comprises geolocation information and metadata associated with the at least one geofence geometry; and

the at least one user device overlaying the at least one geofence geometry on to the physical map.

19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the metadata comprises at least one rule related to mineral rights.

20. The system of claim 18 , wherein the metadata associated with the at least one geofence geometry comprises at least one class, wherein the at least one class comprises preset entitlements, instructions, and/or requirements.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 19, 2021
From: JONES, BENJAMIN T.; BRANSCOMB, BENNETT HILL
To: GEOFRENZY, INC.
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Continuity (15)
Continuation In Part 16521737 · Jul 25, 2019
Continuation 15496602 · Apr 25, 2017
Continuation In Part 15213072 · Jul 18, 2016
Continuation In Part 15007661 · Jan 27, 2016
Continuation 14740557 · Jun 16, 2015
Continuation 14728259 · Jun 2, 2015
Continuation In Part 14953485 · Nov 30, 2015
Continuation In Part 14745951 · Jun 22, 2015
Continuation In Part 14728259
Continuation In Part 14811234 · Jul 28, 2015
Continuation In Part 14755669 · Jun 30, 2015
Continuation In Part 14745951
Continuation In Part 14740557
Provisional Application 62030252 · Jul 29, 2014
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