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Method and system for collecting, and globally communicating and evaluating digital images of sports fans, public displays of affection and miscellaneous groups from entertainment venues

US10248665B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 29, 2018
Grant dateApr 2, 2019
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 29, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04W4/14
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A contest method and system include a sponsor displaying an advertisement accompanied by a contest invitation in association with a spectator event. An electronically geofenced perimeter of the spectator event to electronically submit affection-demonstrating digital images for contest participation, the affection-demonstrating digital images comprising at least one still image selected from a personal photograph, a family photograph, and a pet photograph portraying demonstrations of kissing, hugging, or otherwise conveying personal affection between at least two individuals or pets. Selecting a subset of the affection-demonstrating digital images from spectators located within the electronically geofenced perimeter of the spectator event as candidates for entry into a voting stage of the contest.

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