IP Library Granted Patent US 12,340,394
Granted Patent B2
US 12,340,394 · App. 17/842,088 · Granted Jun 24, 2025

System and method for tokenized utilization of event information

Inventors: Alfred Blair Blaikie, III (Tinton Falls, NJ); Nathaniel T. Bradley (Tucson, AZ); Joshua S. Paugh (Tucson, AZ); Mark Baker (Marietta, GA)
Assignee: DATAVAULT AI INC.
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 12,340,394
App. No.
17/842,088
Filed
Jun 16, 2022
Granted
Jun 24, 2025
Kind
B2
Art Unit
3694
USPC
705/14.66
Abstract

A system, method, device, and platform for tokenizing an event. An event marked as important is received. Information associated with the event is automatically documented. The event and the information associated with the event are tokenized. One or more tokens associated with the event are communicated.

Claims (69)

1. A computer-implemented method for secure tokenization of events in a distributed network system, comprising:

receiving, by one or more processors of a data platform, a digital indicator marking an event as important;

automatically documenting, by the one or more processors, context information associated with the event, wherein the contextual information includes at least event requirements, attendance criteria, and recurrence parameters;

generating, by the one or more processors, a unique digital fingerprint of the event by cryptographically hashing the contextual information;

tokenizing, by the one or more processors, the event and the contextual information by: generating a non-fungible blockchain token incorporating the unique digital fingerprints;

embedding an inaudible authentication signal within digital content associated with the event; and

communicating by the one or more processors via the distributed network system, the non-fungible blockchain token to one or more electronic devices; and

tracking, by the one or more processors, utilization of the non-fungible blockchain token through validation of the inaudible authentication signal when the digital content is assessed.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contextual information further includes location data and pricing parameters.

3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

compensating a user with cryptocurrency based on validated utilization of the non-fungible blockchain token.

4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

generating a user profile associated with a user, wherein the user profile specifies permissions for accessing the digital content associated with the event through the non-fungible blockchain token.

5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

receiving user feedback regarding the digital content;

analyzing the user feedback to generate event metrics; and

automatically adjusting event parameters based on the event metrics.

6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the event parameters include at least one of pricing, capacity limits, and access restrictions.

7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the user feedback is collected through a secure validation interface that verifies user attendance through the non-fungible blockchain token.

8. A distributed system for secure event tokenization, comprising:

a plurality of electronic devices, each comprising:

a processor,

a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the electronic device to execute a data application configured to capture and validate

event information, and

a secure communication interface;

a blockchain network comprising a plurality of distributed nodes; and

a data platform comprising:

one or more hardware processors;

a non-transitory computer-readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by the one or more hardware processors, cause the data platform to:

receive, via the secure communication interface of at least one of the electronic devices, a digital indication marking an event as important;

automatically document context information associated with the event, wherein the context information includes at least event requirements, attendance criteria, and recurrence parameters;

generate a unique digital fingerprint of the event by cryptographically hashing the context information;

tokenize the event and the contextual information by generating a nonfungible

blockchain token incorporating the unique digital fingerprint;

embed an inaudible authentication signal within digital content associated with the event; and

communicate the non-fungible blockchain token to one or more electronic devices; and

track utilization of the non-fungible blockchain token through validation of the inaudible authentic signal when the digital content is assessed.

9. The distributed system of claim 8 , wherein the contextual information comprises: geographical coordinates of the event location; temporal parameters including duration and scheduling data; dynamic pricing models; and participant qualification criteria.

10. The distributed system of claim 8 , wherein the instructions further cause the data platform to: implement a smart contract execution environment for processing compensation transactions; track token utilization metrics through the blockchain network; calculate compensation amounts based on validated token usage; and automatically distribute cryptocurrency payments to user wallets based on the calculated compensation amounts.

11. The distributed system of claim 8 , wherein the instructions further cause the data platform to:

record the non-fungible blockchain token to a distributed ledger maintained by the blockchain network;

distribute the non-fungible blockchain token to authorized electronic devices of the plurality of electronic devices; and

validate subsequent access to digital content associated with the event by detecting and verifying the embedded inaudible authentication signal.

12. A secure data platform for blockchain-based event tokenization, comprising:

a processor for executing a set of instructions;

a memory for storing the set of instructions, where the set of instructions are executed to:

receive, through a secure communications interface, a digital indicator marking an event as important;

automatically document context information associated with the event, wherein the contextual information includes at least event requirements,

attendance criteria, and recurrence parameters generate a unique digital fingerprint for the event by:

applying a cryptographic hash function to the contextual information,

embedding an inaudible authentication tone within digital content associated with the event, and

tokenize the event and the contextual information by creating a non-fungible blockchain token incorporating the unique digital signature,

communicate the non-fungible blockchain token to one or more electronic devices; and

track utilization of the non-fungible blockchain token through validation of the inaudible authentication signal when the digital content is assessed.

13. The secure data platform of claim 12 , wherein the contextual parameters comprise: venue location coordinates; temporal scheduling data; dynamic pricing rules; capacity limitations; and participant eligibility criteria.

14. The secure data platform of claim 13 , wherein the set of instructions are further executed to:

monitor blockchain transactions involving the non-fungible blockchain token;

calculate compensation distributions based on validated content access events;

execute smart contract functions to process cryptocurrency payments; and

record compensation transactions in the distributed blockchain ledger.

15. The secure data platform of claim 12 , wherein the set of instructions are further executed to:

collect usage analytics from validated content access events;

generate predictive models using machine learning algorithms trained on the usage analytics;

automatically optimize event parameters based on model outputs; and

update the smart contract logic based on the optimized parameters.

16. The secure data platform of claim 12 , wherein the set of instructions are further executed to:

detect playback of the digital content,

analyze audio signals to identify the embedded authentication tone, and

execute a smart contract associated with the digital content.

Assignments (4)
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 13, 2025
From: WISA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: DATAVAULT AI INC.
Reel/Frame 070514/0711 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Feb 27, 2025
From: WISA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
To: DATAVAULT AI INC.
Reel/Frame 070356/0890 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 7, 2025
From: DATA VAULT HOLDINGS, INC.
To: WISA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Reel/Frame 069837/0372 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 27, 2022
From: BLAIKIE, ALFRED BLAIR, III; BRADLEY, NATHANIEL T.; PAUGH, JOSHUA S.; BAKER, MARK
To: DATA VAULT HOLDINGS, INC.
Reel/Frame 060324/0866 →
Continuity (6)
Continuation In Part 17704905 · Mar 25, 2022
Continuation 16870689 · May 8, 2020
Provisional Application 63242123 · Sep 9, 2021
Provisional Application 62908252 · Sep 30, 2019
Provisional Application 62845057 · May 8, 2019
Related Publication 20220309540A1 · Sep 29, 2022
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