OBJECT TRACKING SYSTEM WITH NARRATIVE
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- fixing a tracking tag with a unique tracking identification tag on a physical item to be tracked as possession of the item changes between persons;
creating an item page stored on a storage device and accessible by a network, the item page including an item name, location, and narrative about the item;
when passing the item to another person, allowing the another person to access the item page via the tracking identification tag and add narrative; and
permitting future possessors of the item to view the item page and add to the narrative.
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Abstract
A method and system records, tracks, and shares the stories of objects as they pass from one person to the next. The process begins offline when the originator of the item places a tracking code on an object. The specific object is tied to the unique code in a database once the originator creates an item page online. When creating the item page, the originator uploads a photo and provides additional information about the object including his or her personal story about the item. The originator then sells or gives the object to another user who uses the tracking code to access this information and add additional information and an optional photo. This process results in the creation of a co-authored “life story” of the object that connects people associated with the item.
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20 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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fixing a tracking tag with a unique tracking identification tag on a physical item to be tracked as possession of the item changes between persons; creating an item page stored on a storage device and accessible by a network, the item page including an item name, location, and narrative about the item; when passing the item to another person, allowing the another person to access the item page via the tracking identification tag and add narrative; and permitting future possessors of the item to view the item page and add to the narrative. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system comprising:
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a tracking tag with a unique tracking identification tag affixed to a physical item to be tracked as possession of the item changes between persons; an item page provided by a computer system accessible by a network, the item page including an item name, and narrative about the item, the system allowing a subsequent possessor of the item to access the item page via the tracking identification tag and add narrative, the system also permitting future possessors of the item to view the item page and add to the narrative. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A system comprising:
a host computer programmed to provide an item page accessible by a network, the item page including an item name and narrative about the item as a function of a tracking tag with a unique tracking identification tag affixed to a physical item to be tracked as possession of the item changes between persons, the system allowing a subsequent possessor of the item to access the item page via the tracking identification tag and add narrative, the system also selectively permitting future possessors of the item to view the item page and add to the narrative. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20)
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