IP Library Granted Patent US 10,195,513
Granted Patent B2
US 10,195,513 · App. 15/989,484 · Granted Feb 5, 2019

Smart device

Inventors: Bao Tran (Saratoga, CA); Ha Tran (Saratoga, CA)
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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 10,195,513
App. No.
15/989,484
Granted
Feb 5, 2019
Kind
B2
Abstract

An Internet of Thing (IoT) device includes a transceiver coupled to a processor. Blockchain smart contracts can be used with the device to facilitate secure operation.

Claims (24)

1. An Internet of Things (IOT) device, comprising:

a processor;

a sensor coupled to the processor;

a transceiver; and

a module for processing a smart contract in a blockchain with the blockchain address, the processor storing tamperproof events on the blockchain or a side chain, the processor executing terms of the smart contract and a module for forming a contract between the processor and another machine.

2. The device of claim 1 , comprising a blockchain accessed by the processor to store data for the device.

3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the side chain comprises a second blockchain operated parallel to the block chain where transactions or transaction outputs later merged back into the blockchain.

4. The device of claim 1 , comprising a module for forming a contract with yet another machine.

5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module receives from another machine a manifestation of intent for a contract and assents to the contract.

6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module checks an offer for vagueness and clarifies with an offeror.

7. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module accepts from another machine an advertisement with a quantity and recipient, a production contract, an output contract, or a requirement contract.

8. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module revokes or cancels the smart contract upon receiving a revocation from an offeror.

9. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module complies with Uniform Commercial Code.

10. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module sends another machine a seasonal expression of acceptance or a counter-offer.

11. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module separately accepts or rejects a counter-offer if the other machine is not an agent for a merchant.

12. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module assigns the smart contract to another machine.

13. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module performs terms of the smart contract as a unilateral contact with a second machine and then requests payment from the second machine.

14. The device of claim 4 , wherein the module processes an option to extend time.

15. The device of claim 14 , wherein the module processes the option without payment if the other machine is a merchant agent and otherwise receives payment to bind the option.

16. The device of claim 1 , comprising a module to process a real estate transaction or a rental transaction.

17. The device of claim 1 , comprising a module to process a sport event or fitness event.

18. The device of claim 1 , comprising a module to process a health transaction or medical transaction.

19. The device of claim 1 , comprising a module to process data for gaming transfer, gambling transfer, betting transfer, auction transfer, or money transfer.

20. The device of claim 1 , comprising a module to transfer data for Internet of Thing (IOT).

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2025
From: TRAN, BAO
To: ARBOR SYSTEMS LLC
Reel/Frame 073078/0900 →
Continuity (2)
Continuation 15594214 · May 12, 2017
Related Publication 20180326291A1 · Nov 15, 2018
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