Application for device evaluation and other processes associated with device recycling

US10438174B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ecoATM, LLC · US

Inventors

• Mark Vincent Bowles · San Diego, US
• Randal Erman · San Diego, US
• Jarrod Hammes · San Diego, US
• Jeffrey Ploetner · San Diego, US
• John Silva · San Diego, US
• Rick Segil · San Diego, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 1, 2015
• Grant date: Oct 8, 2019
• Expiry date: Jul 21, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y02W90/00
• WIPO field: IT methods for management
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

Software application systems and associated methods for recycling, purchasing, and/or performing other processes with mobile phones, tablet computers, laptop computers, and/or other electronic devices at a kiosk are described herein. In various embodiments, the present technology includes systems and methods associated with an electronic device to facilitate a consumer-operated kiosk processing (e.g., purchasing) the electronic device. In some embodiments, the present technology includes using a mobile app to identify an electronic device, evaluate the electronic device, resolve device issues to enable purchase of the electronic device, etc. Various other aspects of the present technology are described herein.