# US 2025/0148433 A1 · Connected utility platform

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- Number: US 2025/0148433 A1
- Document ID: US20250148433A1
- Status: Published application
- Kind: A1
- Application number: 18/771,418
- Filed: 2024-07-12
- Published: 2025-05-08
- Earliest claimed: 2023-07-12
- Inventors: Keith Volpone
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20250148433A1

## CPC

- G06Q 20/06: Private payment circuits, e.g. involving electronic currency used among participants of a common payment scheme
- G06Q 20/36: using electronic wallets or electronic money safes
- G06Q 20/4014: {Identity check for transactions}
- G06Q 30/0226: Incentive systems for frequent usage, e.g. frequent flyer miles programs or point systems
- G06Q 30/0227: {Frequent usage incentive value reconciliation between diverse systems}
- G06Q 30/0236: {Incentive or reward received by requiring registration or ID from user}
- G06Q 30/0239: {Online discounts or incentives}
- G06Q 30/0645: Rental transactions; Leasing transactions
- G06Q: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY [ICT] SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES; SYSTEMS OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR ADMINISTRATIVE, COMMERCIAL, FINANCIAL, MANAGERIAL OR SUPERVISORY PURPOSES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR

## Abstract

A system and method for brands and media companies who desire to collaborate with creators, customize messaging to target customers, track media efficiency, and reward user engagement, all based on their preferences and identity with the objective of driving sales and ongoing loyalty across all forms of media, live entertainment, instore experiences, sports, music and digital platforms.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A method of integrating partner infrastructures comprising:
internal system APIs and blockchain technology that authenticate user identity;
ensuring individuals are who they claim to be and possess requisite rights to access and process information on said system;
validating ownership or participation of a user by a system that ensures user data is accurately and securely transmitted;
securely distributing benefits to said user;
interfacing with a provider's internal infrastructure;
enhancing user experiences with seamless interactions.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein URI mapping is incorporated as a supplementary validation method to enhance verification process.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein once validation is complete, said system sequences distribution of benefits associated with initial touchpoint.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said system provides loyalty programs that encourage repeat engagements through reward systems.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said system provides integrated ticketing solutions that facilitate seamless event access and participation.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 further comprising, offering code redemption, promotional codes and discounts to enhance value of interactions.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 further comprising offering interactive fan experiences, engaging consumers with interactive content and experience.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 further comprising providing giveaways and exclusive digital content.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 further comprising, branded mini-games and interactive content to keep consumers engaged and connected with a brand.

### Claim 10 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 further comprising, providing data monetization enabling an end user to harness and monetize their own data, turning insights from engagements into actionable improvements.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said system provides bundling of branded digital products and experiences with an initial point of sale, enhancing consumer engagement and perceived value.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said system creates increased brand loyalty, by offering bundled benefits which continuously reward consumers for their purchases.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The method of claim 1 wherein said system creates higher margins and average order value.

### Claim 14

A system for providing a consumer with bundled digital utilities upon purchase of a product comprising:
said system an email or instructions sent to said consumer upon receipt of a good or verification of purchase;
said email directing said consumer to scan a QR code or click a link provided;
once said user clicks said link, said consumer is are brought in said system to an extension of a product offer.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The system of claim 14 wherein said system creates a block chain wallet or basic Web II account depending on said platform.

### Claim 16 (depends on 14)

The system of claim 14 wherein once said consumer logs in and their information is verified through e-commerce providers platform APIs or customer APIs, said system validates said consumer of the product and ensures benefits have not yet been claimed by checking purchase history through said e-commerce platforms internal records tied through records.

### Claim 17 (depends on 14)

The system of claim 14 wherein said system imprints sales data onto its block chain-database ensuring swift and secure data validation with an initial provenance;
database of said system validates ownership of original product and executes a utility mechanism based on selected options via user interface;
once system determines consumer has proven they own said product and have yet to claim digital benefits associated with said product.

### Claim 18 (depends on 14)

The system of claim 14 comprising a discount code, wherein when said consumer presses a claim button in said system, back end system validates codes are unused and registered to originating brand, securely processing and delivering said code to said user.

### Claim 19

System for bundling utilities for use with a residential tenant in a mixed use building comprising:
system allows a tenant to sign a lease for an apartment in said mix use building;
said mix use building having commercial retail space on ground floor and residential apartments on upper floors;
lease terms detail amenities available within said building,
said ground floor including a specialized kiosk, OOH screen or a hardware unit that serves as system hub for buildings residential tenants;
said specialized kiosks, OOH screens or hardware solutions used on any floor, indoor or outdoor and used as physical entry points into systems digital eco system;
once said lease is signed, building management instructs said tenant to make account of said system using their email or by signing in with a social platform;
said login used for both said system, as well as paying bills, rent, and collecting amenity passes as per their lease terms;
once said the tenant creates an account, said tenant gains access to digital touch point of said system, to access on their devices or interact directly at said kiosk.

### Claim 20 (depends on 19)

The system of claim 19 wherein said tenant, as part of their lease, receives monthly benefits for streaming video services on subscriptions, gift cards, and ability to charge a unique partner benefit each month depending on lease payment status, early or late.

### Claim 21 (depends on 19)

The system of claim 19 wherein said system provides streaming video service rebates;
said tenant logins to said system and selects said streaming video service rebate option;
said system validates said tenants lease status and payment history, ensuring said benefit rebate is due;
once validated said rebate is processed and said tenant receives a credit or reimbursement for said streaming video service.

### Claim 22 (depends on 19)

The system of claim 19 wherein said system provides a partner gift card;
to claim said gift card, said tenant selects gift card benefit option in said system;
back end system verifies said tenants eligibility, checks availability of said gift cards and securely delivers said gift card to said tenant's account;
said tenant can then redeem said gift card to their device.

### Claim 23 (depends on 19)

The system of claim 19 wherein said system is used for a commercial retail tenant in a mixed use building.

### Claim 24 (depends on 23)

The system of claim 23 wherein said commercial retail tenant receives several utilities and benefits as part of their lease agreement, promotional support, digital marketing credits and customer engaging tools.

### Claim 25

System for bundling utilities for in-store retail experience comprising:
a consumer arrives to a retail location and purchases an item;
upon making purchase, said consumer scans a code associated with a tag on said item, which directs said consumer to said system which presents said consumer with access to specific benefits;
said system having an account creation or login;
said account used to manage consumer benefits and interact with system platform;
said system having a tag validation that validates said tag associated with said item by checking its status in said system to ensure it is active and valid, verification ensures benefits can be claimed by rightful consumer purchaser said item;
once tag is validated, said consumer gains access to said system where said consumer can claim their benefits.

### Claim 26

System for bundling utilities for use with a sporting, music or live event comprising:
consumer purchases a ticket to an event, which includes bundled digital utilities with inherent benefits;
as said consumer user approaches a venue, a geofence alert activates, notifying said consumer of said benefits associated with their ticket;
said consumer claims these benefits by clicking a link in the notification directed to said system;
said consumer logs in with information from said ticketing provider or said event,
said system provides uses for exclusive event access;
said consumer receives exclusive event access as a benefit for purchasing a product or services;
said system provides to consumer an invitation or notification about said exclusive event access and is directed to claim benefit through said system.

### Claim 27 (depends on 26)

The method of claim 26 wherein said system provides delivery of a digital ticket;
once said consumer's eligibility confirmed, backend system of said system delivers an entry pass or digital ticket to said consumer.

### Claim 28 (depends on 27)

The method of claim 27 wherein said digital ticket gains entry to said exclusive event;
said digital ticket includes barcodes/QR codes for seamless entry.