Stand alone product, promotional product sample, container, or packaging comprised of interactive quick response (QR code, MS tag) or other scan-able interactive code linked to one or more internet uniform resource locators (URLs) for instantly delivering wide band digital content, promotions and infotainment brand engagement features between consumers and marketers
US8261972B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG09F3/0335
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to and provides methods and product, product samples, containers, or packaging comprised of interactive quick response or scan-able codes linked to Internet Uniform (or Universal) Resource Locator (URL) for providing contact information, promotional or cross promotional product samples or products, containers, or and packaging, where the product, product sample, container, or packaging, has any type of associated scan-able internet quick response URL code, quick response MS TAG or quick response QR Code that delivers an interactive “infotainment” brand experience to consumers or retailers when the product or package is scanned with a smart phone, internet tablet, computer, netbook, or other device.
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