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Granted Patent B2
US 11,798,066 · App. 17/376,981 · Granted Oct 24, 2023

Virtual signing events

Inventors: Lauren R. Cecchi (Madison, CT); Michael D. Cecchi (Longboat Key, FL); Kudakwashe M. Biza (Madison, NJ)
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Patent No.
US 11,798,066
App. No.
17/376,981
Granted
Oct 24, 2023
Kind
B2
Abstract

An example virtual signing even can include to establish a first video connection with the celebrity; establish a second video connection with a customer; connect the first video connection to the second video connection to facilitate a virtual face-to-face interaction between the celebrity and the customer; confirm signing of at least one item by the celebrity during the virtual face-to-face interaction; and facilitate shipping of the at least one item to the customer.

Claims (31)

1. A system whereby an individual applies a signature to a memorabilia item, the system comprising:

a global positioning system sensor being associated with an individual;

a processor;

memory encoding instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to:

establish a first video connection with the individual;

establish a second video connection with a customer;

connect the first video connection to the second video connection to facilitate a virtual face-to-face interaction between the individual and the customer;

facilitate display of at least one physical item by the individual to the customer during the virtual face-to-face interaction;

confirm signing of the at least one physical item by the individual during the virtual face-to-face interaction by allowing the customer to watch the individual sign the at least one physical item on the second video connection;

receive a captured location of the individual during signing the physical item using the global positioning system sensor;

store the location;

incorporate the location into a certificate of authenticity for the at least one physical item; and

facilitate shipping of the at least one physical item to the customer.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one physical item is associated with the individual.

3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the memory encodes further instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to connect the first video connection to the second video connection at a predetermined time.

4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the memory encodes further instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to offer further items to the customer to purchase.

5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the further items are offered prior to and/or during the virtual face-to-face interaction.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the memory encodes further instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to schedule a session with the customer such that said individual is obligated to interact with the customer during the session.

7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the memory encodes further instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to allow aspects of the virtual face-to-face interaction to be customized.

8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the aspects include a look of the virtual face-to-face interaction.

9. A method whereby an individual applies a signature to physical memorabilia, item and/or product, comprising of the steps of:

establishing a direct interaction with a customer via video at a predetermined time in real time not recorded;

allowing the individual to apply the signature to the physical memorabilia, item or product;

allowing the individual to interact with the customer as the signature is applied to the physical memorabilia, item or product;

allowing the individual to place a connotation and/or name;

allowing the individual to display the physical memorabilia, item or product to the customer via the video to show authenticity, including:

allowing the customer to watch the individual sign the physical memorabilia on the second video connection;

determining a captured location of the individual during the signature using a global positioning system sensor associated with the individual;

storing the captured location; and

incorporating the captured location into a certificate of authenticity for the physical memorabilia; and

shipping the physical memorabilia, item or product directly to the customer after the video.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 1, 2024
From: CECCHI, MICHAEL D.; BIZA, KUDAKWASHE M.
To: CECCHI, LAUREN R.
Reel/Frame 066969/0268 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 62705799 · Jul 16, 2020
Related Publication 20220020081A1 · Jan 20, 2022
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