SYSTEM FOR COLLECTABLE MEDIUM

• US 20110035264A1
• Filed: 08/03/2010
• Published: 02/10/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 08/04/2009
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: George B. Zaloom
• Original Assignee: George B. Zaloom
• Inventors: Zaloom, George B.
• Application Number:
  US12/849,703
• Publication Number:
  US 20110035264A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/14.12
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/10 Office automation; Time management
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0209 Incentive being awarded or redeemed in connection with the playing of a video game
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0239 Online discounts or incentives
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/06 Buying, selling or leasing transactions

Abstract

An entertainment system, method, and computer program for social mapping in combination with a commercially purchased token, wherein the system allows a user to register the token online using a registration code, allowing the user access to various entertainment activities and scenarios in a “social network” via a computer connected to the Internet. A member registers the token online using a registration code; the data of which is then sent to an online database. The member of the network may then access various entertainment activities and scenarios associated with the token'"'"'s registration code and connect with other members online.

Claims

1. A system for collectable medium, comprising:

a collectable medium with a unique identification; and

a collectable computer networking system that includes a database that identifies and associates the unique collectable medium exclusively with a specific user.

2. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 1, wherein:

the collectable medium is one of a physical and virtual collectable medium.

3. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 1, wherein:

the collectable medium, includes;

unique identification mechanism that exclusively identifies the collectable medium; and

content.

4. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 3, wherein:

the collectable medium includes physical characteristic commensurate with collectable interest.

5. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 3, wherein:

the content includes;

media related to a collectable interest;

media related to brand association and marketing,

statistical data related to the collectable interest;

Uniform Resource Locator (URL) of the system.

6. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 4, wherein:

the statistical data, includes;

information related to subject matter of collectable interest.

7. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 1, wherein:

the collectable computer networking system is an online network of cohorts, which also includes individuals that posses collectable medium.

8. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 7, wherein:

the cohorts associate the collectable medium with the collectable computer networking system by registration, including entry of the unique identification of the collectable medium within the system database.

9. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 8, wherein:

the collectable computer networking system provides incentives to register a collectable medium.

10. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 8, wherein:

the collectable medium is assigned a set of redeemable points as incentive to acquire additional collectable medium, virtual collectables, and other items of interest.

11. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 8, wherein:

the collectable computer networking system, includes;

various navigational tools to enable a user to link and network with cohorts, including;

a collectable medium display section for displaying a set of collectable medium of a cohort;

a User Profile section link;

Roster Update section that provides updated information for the subject of interest;

a Favorites section that lists the favorite collectable medium by subject of interest;

a Ranking section for ranking cohorts collections and standing within the collectable computer networking system;

Network statistical sections for total number of online users and trades of the collectable medium;

a Real-Time Instant Messaging System for cohorts that are online, including an internal email system;

links to a wireless mobile system for additional connectivity;

Live News Ticker related to subject of interest;

Advertising section;

mechanism for invitation of non-registered users;

links to sources for the collectable medium; and

links to external URL.

12. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 11, wherein:

a User Profile section includes;

an informational tote board that displays trading and acquisition of collectable medium within the collectable computer networking system by user and user cohorts; and

cohort affinity for subsets of collectable medium, and links that enable a user to access the cohort.

13. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 12, further includes:

a display of a subset of the collectable mediums of subject of interest, which facilitates the user to determine the completeness of the set;

includes a system message that promotes and incentivizes the addition of collectable medium to complete a full set;

navigational bar that enables users to navigate through the collectable computer networking system for addition and trade of collectable medium, including view of larger subsets of subject of interest and other cohorts with similar interests; and

the ranking subsection for ranking cohorts collections and standing within the collectable computer networking system for a particular set of collectable medium related to a specific subject of interest.

14. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 13, wherein:

selection of an individual collectable medium from the subset of collectable medium displays further detailed information related to the selected individual collectable medium, including the unique identifier and content.

15. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 14, further including:

a chain of title of ownership of the selected collectable medium, with individual cohorts within the chain of title optionally remaining private.

16. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 15, further includes:

a fully integrated trading mechanism that enables users to post collectable medium for trading, including;

an audio-visual display of the collectable medium that enables a trader to informatively select and trade off collectable medium internally within the collectable computer networking system.

17. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 15, further includes:

an alert mechanism notifying interested cohorts of a trade to participate in appraisal and trade of a particular collectable medium.

18. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 10, wherein:

the virtual collectables include;

amusement disrupters that are forwarded to cohorts for disrupting online viewing experience of a receiving cohort.

19. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 2, wherein:

virtual collectable medium is a representation of a physical collectable article.

20. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 1, wherein:

the collectable medium is provided to participating cohorts of an event by a sponsor to establish a relationship with cohorts.

21. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 20, wherein:

the established relationship is comprised of incentives for the cohorts to register the provided collectable medium with the collectable computer networking system, and attend further sponsored events to complete a set of the collectable medium.

22. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 1, wherein:

the collectable medium is provided to individual as a purchase incentive by sponsors.

23. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 1, wherein:

the collectable medium is purchased by an individual.

24. The system for collectable medium as set forth in claim 1, wherein:

cohorts engage in online virtual games with rewards in terms of additional points that may be used within the system, with games themed around cohorts'"'"' affinities.