Method and system for capturing memories of deceased individuals

• US 20030009461A1
• Filed: 07/03/2001
• Published: 01/09/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2001
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Monument Peak Ventures, LLC (Dominion Harbor Enterprises, LLC)
• Original Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company
• Inventors: Patton, David L., Pincelli, Frank, Notargiacomo, Richard C.
• Granted Patent: US 6,947,921 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 707/10
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/10 Office automation; Time management
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 707/99931 Database or file accessing
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 707/99939 Privileged access
• CPC Class Codes: Y10S 707/99945 Object-oriented database structure processing

Abstract

A method, system, and computer software product for capturing and distributing memories of a deceased individual. An electronic storage memory database is provided having controls for allowing selective entry of information into said database with respect to said selected individual. Individuals can be pre-authorization for accessing said database for viewing or entering of data into the database with respect to a deceased individual. Also a gatekeeper can be designated for providing editorial control over entry of said data.

Claims

1. A method for capturing and distributing memories of a deceased individual, comprising the steps of:

providing an electronic storage memory database that can be accessed over a communication network, said electronics storage memory database having a unique address for storing data with respect to said deceased individual;

said database having means for allowing selective entry of information into said database with respect to said selected individual.

2. A method according to claim 1 wherein said means for selective access said database comprises:

an information card having the address of said selected individual.

3. A method according to claim 2 wherein said information card includes scannable data that can be scanned for allowing automatic access to said database for said selected individual.

4. A method according to claim 1 wherein said means for accessing said database is provided when the deceased is being presented for viewing.

6. A method according to claim 1 wherein means for automatically accessing said database includes a web page on said electronic storage memory database having a unique URL.

8. A method according to claim 6 wherein said web page is hosted by a business establishment having a plurality of such web pages.

9. A method according to claim 1 wherein said data may comprise any one of the following:

text, image, or sound.

10. A method according to claim 1 wherein said information comprises multi-media information.

11. A method according to claim 1 wherein said database has a public and private section.

13. A method according to claim 12 wherein said providing pre-authorization for selected individual for accessing said database comprises providing of access cards having the electronic address of said electronic storage database.

17. A method according to claim 16 wherein said means for automatically accessing said database comprises:

an information card having the address of said selected individual.

18. A method according to claim 17 wherein said information card includes scannable data that can be scanned for allowing automatic access to said database for said selected individual.

19. A method according to claim 16 wherein said means for accessing said database is provided when the deceased is being presented for viewing.

20. A method according to claim 19 wherein said means for accessing said database is provided when the wake or funeral of said individual is conducted.

21. A method according to claim 16 wherein means for automatically accessing said database includes a web page on said electronic storage memory database having a unique URL.

22. A method according to claim 21 wherein said web page includes a template which setting forth the manner and structure of the web page/site.

23. A method according to claim 21 wherein said web page is hosted by a business establishment having a plurality of such web pages.

24. A method according to claim 16 wherein said electronic data base is accessed by a Kiosk.

25. A method according to claim 16 wherein said electronic data base is accessed by personal computer at location remote from said electronic data base.

26. A method according to claim 16 wherein said information comprises multi-media information.

27. A method according to claim 16 wherein said database has a public and private section.

29. A system according to claim 28 further comprising a remote communication device for communication with said electronic storage memory data base over said communication network.

30. A system according to claim 29 wherein said communication network comprises the internet.

31. A system according to claim 30 wherein said remote communication device comprises a personal computer.

32. A system according to claim 31 wherein said remote communication device comprises a Kiosk.

33. A system according to claim 32 wherein said Kiosk includes a reader for reading information from an information storage device for allowing automatic access to said unique address at said electronic storage memory database.

34. A system according to claim 33 wherein said information storage device comprises an access card.

35. A system according to claim 34 wherein said includes a machine readable code which provides information for said automatic access.

5. A method according to claim 5 wherein said means for accessing said database is provided when the wake or funeral of said individual is conducted.

7. A method according to claim 7 wherein said web page includes a template which setting forth the manner and structure of the web page/site.

12. A method for capturing and distributing memories of a deceased individual comprising the steps of:

providing an electronic storage database for an individual that can be accessed over a communication network, said database having a unique address;

providing means for accessing said database over said communication network;

said database having means for allowing entry of data into said database with respect to said individual;

providing pre-authorization for selected individual for accessing said database.

14. A method for capturing and distributing memories of a deceased individual comprising the steps of:

providing an electronic storage database for an individual that can be accessed over a communication network, said database having a unique address;

providing means for accessing said database over said communication network;

said database having means for allowing entry of data into said database with respect to said individual;

providing a gatekeeper for having editorial control over entry of said data.

15. A method for capturing and distributing memories of a deceased individual comprising the steps of:

providing an electronic storage database for an individual that can be accessed over a communication network, said database having a unique address;

providing means for accessing said database over said communication network;

said database having means for allowing entry of data into said database with respect to said individual;

providing pre-approval of said information prior to being entered into said database.

16. A method for capturing and distributing memories of a deceased individual, comprising the steps of:

providing and electronic storage memory database that can be accessed over a communication network, said electronics storage memory database having a unique address for said deceased individual;

providing means for automatically accessing said database with respect to said individual over said communication network;

database having means for allowing entry of information into said database with respect to said selected individual.

28. A system for capturing and distributing memories of a deceased individual, comprising:

an electronic storage memory database that can be accessed over a communication network, said electronics storage memory database having a unique address for storing data with respect to said deceased individual, said database having means for allowing selective entry of information into said database with respect to said selected individual.

36. A software product such that when loaded onto a computer it would cause the computer to do the following steps:

providing pre-authorization for selected individual for accessing said database;

providing a gatekeeper for having editorial control over entry of said data;

providing pre-approval of said information prior to being entered into said database.