Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer C-Level Executive, Patent Executive, Author, Exec. Prod. -Mining and Exploration Executive emailjovan@yahoo.com Summary With a passion for writing and exploration, Jovan focuses in pursuing his passions of History and Extreme Exploration. In order to concentrate on such pursuits, Jovan utilizes his technology and patent background to foster the NEW NEW in the Digital and Connected Worlds of today. Pulitzer, currently is one of the most granted and referenced patent authors. Over Several years, Pulitzer's Patents have been granted at the rate on one almost every two weeks. Pulitzer's Patent Portfolio spans applications and systems for Internet Communications, Internet Marketing, Internet Commerce, Transactional Media, Interactive Media, Broadcasting, Communications, Manufacturing, Content Distribution, Social Media, Transactional Analysis, Computer Interface and Systems, Customer Identification, Security Identification, Environmental Systems, Mining Systems, Environmental Applications and Research and Data Analysis (to name a brief few). Pulitzer currently has over 500 NEW patents in different stages of being granted. (see citation below) Pulitzer's Life's Work and Technology are currently available for Case Study at over 134 Universities and Institutions, including Harvard University, Yale University, New York University, USC, UCLA and many others. Content of this complete profile is copyrighted 2014, Hutton Pulitzer- all rights reserved. Re-Publish Request by email approval only. Specialties: Broadcasting, Product Development, History, Forensic Research, Social Media, Internet Commerce and Marketing, Television Marketing Mining, Cacheology, Mytho-Chronology, Geocacheology, Cache Forensic Research and Electronic Retailing Content of this complete profile is copyrighted 2014, Hutton Pulitzer- all rights reserved. Re-Publish Request by email approval only. Experience Patents for Digital Age at Patent Phenom, Author, Broadcaster, Executive Producer January 1991 - Present (24 years) Pulitzer Patents is arguably one of the MOST IMPORTANT patent portfolios developed within the Digital Age (file search USPTO - Philyaw, Jeffry Pulitzer's birth name). Pulitzer's Core Internet Patents have spawned an ASTOUNDING 1476 Forward Citations. The forward citation count shows the influence of a particular patent on the further development of the industry as a whole. The more the citation counts, the larger the impact is on the industry development. The normal USPTO average for a Patent of worth is a measure of 1.0, meaning 1 patent and 1 forward reference within 5 years (one patent begets a future patent). Pulitzer's Core Patents have a measure of 49.0, meaning ONE Pulitzer Patent begets 49 NEW Industry patents or an astonishing growth impact of 4900%. Pulitzer's current Forward Citation Matrix shows 49.2 average core citations, 1870 total citations and an estimated 5 year 5684 citations. Patent Phenom (415)-85- PHENO PatentWareFare@Gmail.com DOMESTIC and INTERNATIONAL PATENTS LISTED BELOW Page1  Content of this complete profile is copyrighted 2014, Hutton Pulitzer- all rights reserved. Re-Publish Request by email approval only. 3 recommendations available upon request Chairman, C.E.O. Founder - Inventor at DigitalConvergence August 1997 - September 2001 (4 years 2 months) A darling of Wall Street; Digital Convergence was controversial from the beginning. Pulitzer says, “It was a great time, a hard time, a $200 million dollar PhD in ‘what TO do and NOT to do’; the thing that almost killed me and the press was/is brutal. But the patents prevailed and they are one of the most seminal patent portfolios ever developed.” Steven Speilberg said of Pulitzer “It’s not about money; it’s about doing innovative things. I knew technology would link all media and make it better, I just did not know it would be YOU, out of Dallas, who created it; this looks like fun!” Digital’s myth was added to by Pulitzers direct nature and being not willing to do interviews. MYTHS sprung up about his "NEW SECRET COMPANY” and then Pulitzer sprang the idea on the world, with one million of users signing up in just 30 days. Internet users lined up Coast to Coast at RadioShack to get a free CueCat. $200 million was raised attracting investors like Steven Spielberg, Steve Forbes, Coke, Y&R, NBC, and others. CueCat instantly-directly linked UPC, EAN, ISBN and unique :CRQ Cue codes to web sites. Used in publications like Wired, Forbes, Ad-Age, Time, Parade and Coast to Coast daily newspapers, Pulitzer's technology shook the scanning industry to its core. Scanning is now part of numerous platforms. The Portfolio pioneered by Pulitzer achieved the ultimate goal - linking the physical world to virtual, and now unique codes are found to link physical to virtual around the globe. The dream and the Life Work of Pulitzer have now come full circle and is part of everyday life. Pulitzer the man, has been heralded, studied, reviled, and vilified beyond compare, but most of all, his Patent Strategy and Visionary style have been copied and emulated. Pulitzer is a lighten rod for critical press due to his direct and reclusive nature and his former print media involvement. 2000 apps on the net use Pulitzer’s Technology -CueCats. CueCats are HUGE sellers on eBay! 4 recommendations available upon request Winner Laureate Award - "Most Likely to Change Society" at Smithsonian Institution January 2000 - January 2001 (1 year 1 month) Laureaute Award for "Media, Arts and Entertainment" AWARD CITATION AND UNIVERSITY CASE STUDIES FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS LISTED BELOW UNDER EDUCATION 5 recommendations available upon request Executive Producer, Dir, Host - ( Placed and Aired on ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, FOX, WB, UPN and others) at Infotainment Telepictures August 1995 - July 2000 (5 years) 244 Original Episodes, NetTalkLive was the first TRIPLECAST with TV, Radio and Internet. Pioneering the original format of "TV SHOW -In The Radio Studio" - NetTalkLive threw off a simultaneous LIVE feed of TV, Webcasting and Radio Broadcast. NetTalk was a key viewer aggregator for Broadcast.com and its first guest was Mark Cuban. Known for doing show LIVE in the field on special occasions, it's largest AUDIENCE in ATTENDANCE was over 44,000 people held in the Dallas West End. Syndicated Page2  to ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, WB and various Cable networks, including feeds to the Middle East and China. NetTalkLive created a HUGE CULT FOLLOWING that lasted an amazing 19 TELEVISION SEASONS. Syndications through Belo TV Group, America One, WB Stations, New England Cable News, PBS, Marcum Media, Middle East TV, Infotainment Telepictures, Broadcast.com and station by station placements. Content of this complete profile is copyrighted 2014, Hutton Pulitzer- all rights reserved. Re-Publish Request by email approval only. "ON-AIR" Host - Ex. Pro. - 300 Affiliates Talk Radio Network, Broadcast.com, individual syndication at ABC RADIO - Susquehanna Radio June 1994 - July 2000 (6 years 2 months) NetTalk quickly became the largest rating sweeps in the 50 year history of KLIF Radio, with a massive 50% of all radio listeners in the market tuning into Pulitzer and his cast and crew of NetTalk. A two-hour call in format, which also developed into a Weekly Coast to Coast Television Program and Daily Radio Broadcast, NetTalk reached a syndication level of just over 300 coast to coast radio affiliates with the help of the Talk Radio Network. Content of this complete profile is copyrighted 2014, Hutton Pulitzer- all rights reserved. Re-Publish Request by email approval only. Fox Internet News Reporter and Contributor - KDFW at Fox Broadcasting April 1994 - December 1997 (3 years 9 months) Pulitzer provided weekly and/or as needed Special Internet News Reports and Commentary on the Internet, Web and Technology developments on the Good Day Dallas Morning Show. Content of this complete profile is copyrighted 2014, Hutton Pulitzer- all rights reserved. Re-Publish Request by email approval only. EVP Product Development and Aquisitions - Executive Producer at National Media - Media Arts (Amazing Discoveries) September 1989 - March 1992 (2 years 7 months) Media Arts was the Pioneering Company in Informercial Production and Syndication and Media Placement. Known primarily for it's Amazing Discoveries series hosted by Mike Levey and the programs, co-produced by his wife Lisa Levey, ran more than 2,000 times per month on 15 cable networks and 300 broadcast stations domestically. "Amazing Discoveries" ran continuously in 14 languages and 60 countries. Content of this complete profile is copyrighted 2014, Hutton Pulitzer- all rights reserved. Re-Publish Request by email approval only. Publications Cacheology Encyclopedia of Treasure Symbols NTS-CSA August 12, 2013 Authors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer The definitive Encyclopedia of Treasure Symbols has been published. From the halls of the Cacheology Society of America and the Cacheology Society and Institute of the United Kingdom comes the definitive work on decoding ancient symbols. Page3 Projects New Books for the Entrepreneur and Inventors 2010 to Present Members:Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer The Next Gates is a book on WHAT NOT TO DO as an Entrepreneur. Patent Warfare is on getting the most out of and for your patents. Skills & Expertise Patent Development Social Media Television Production Entrepreneurship Television E-commerce Video Marketing Broadcast Entertainment Leadership Product Development Radio Program Management Research Commercials Mergers & Acquisitions Interviews Telecommunications Videography Radio Broadcasting Newspapers Networking Honors and Awards Laureate Medal - Media, Arts and Entertainment Smithsonian -ComputerWorld Honors January 2001 MOST LIKELY TO CHANGE SOCIETY In the year 2000, the Smithsonian -Computerworld Honors Program, in consultation with its Chairmen and Laureates, its friends and advisors from academia and the IT industry, and with invaluable assistance from friends in the diplomatic corps, began to disseminate its annual collection of primary source materials to National Archives, State and University Libraries, Research Institutions and similar repositories around the world. To date, 134 institutions are actively engaged in Page4  the preservation, protection and dissemination of these materials and have been designated Members of the Computerworld Honors Global Archives and Academic Council Best Reference Tool - Software and Internet Development Software & Information Industry Association - CODIE AWARD January 2001 The CODiE Awards hold the distinction of being the industry's only peer-reviewed awards program, which provides winners with a unique opportunity to be recognized and honored by companies they respect and with whom they often compete. Because of our first round review process by seasoned industry experts, winning a CODiE Award also provides you with significant market validation for your customers, partners and the press. Now in its twenty-seventh year, the CODiE Awards program has raised the standard for excellence and serves as prestigious representation of outstanding achievement and vision in the software and information industries. Patents Launching a web site using a passive transponder United States Patent 8,028,036 Issued September 27, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method of displaying a web page to a user. A triggering device (2502) having a unique code stored therein is provided to the user. The unique code is extracted from the triggering device (2502) with an activation system (302), the activation system (302) disposed on a network (306). Location information associated with the unique code is retrieved from a database (1614 or 310), the location information corresponding to a location of the web page on a remote location (312) disposed on the network (306). In response to retrieving the location information, the activation system (302) is connected to the remote location (312). The web page corresponding to the location information of the remote location (312) is then presented to the user via the activation system (302). Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet United States Patent 8,005,985 Issued August 23, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method and apparatus for utilizing a coded audio/video signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network containing video over the secondary network to a location thereon proximate the location of the user PC. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of the remote node. The broadcast information is received and displayed on a video display at the location on the secondary network proximate the user PC. The user PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is prompted to interface with the user PC by displaying a video image on the video display at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. Software downloading using a television broadcast channel Page5 United States Patent 7,996,552 Issued August 9, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A software distribution architecture having a television broadcast system as its infrastructure. Software from a software repository (1600) is mixed into a television broadcast system and transmitted into one or more selected channels at prescribed dates and times. An at-home subscriber, capable of receiving with a receiver (1608) the one or more select channels, switches to the one or more channels carrying the software distribution with a channel selector (1611). The subscriber, having programmed a controller (1616) with a programmer (1620) for the date, time, software ID, and channel of the software broadcast, then downloads the software package to a storage device (1622) for ultimate transfer to a PC (1624). A validation and accounting system (1628) then records the software download transaction and transmits this information over a PSTN (1632) to a provider accounting system (1630) such that the subscriber is billed for the software package which was downloaded. Method and apparatus for connecting a user location to one of a plurality of destination locations on a network United States Patent 7,979,576 Issued July 12, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for interconnecting a user's location to a destination location on a network. The unique information is received at the user's location, which unique information has no associated routing information embedded therein. Network routing information is associated with the received unique information in response to receipt thereof. The user's location is then interconnected to the destination location across the network in accordance with the routing associated therewith in the step of associating. Launching a web site using a passive transponder United States Patent 7,975,022 Issued July 5, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method of displaying a web page to a user. A triggering device having a unique code stored therein is provided to the user. The unique code is extracted from the triggering device with an activation system, the activation system disposed on a network. Location information associated with the unique code is retrieved from a database, the location information corresponding to a location of the web page on a remote location disposed on the network. In response to retrieving the location information, the activation system is connected to the remote location. The web page corresponding to the location information of the remote location is then presented to the user via the activation system. Method and apparatus for completing, securing and conducting an E-commerce transaction United States Patent 7,930,213 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method of conducting and on-line transaction. A user at a PC (302) of a first location completes a profile information sheet and transmits it across a secure network (2708) to a central registration server (2704) at a second location also disposed on the network (306). The central registration server (2704) transmits a unique bar code and associated unique ID back to the user PC (302) at the first location, in response to the user sending the completed profile information sheet to the registration server (2704). When the user accesses a Page6  vendor server (2700) disposed on the network (306) for the purchase of products and/or services, the user transmits the bar code to the vendor server (2700) when prompted to complete a vendor payment form. The vendor server (2700) sends the bar code to the central registration server (2704) where the bar code is matched to the user profile information. The profile information is returned to the vendor server (2700) and automatically inserted into the vendor payment form. The vendor server then processes the transaction according to the credit information provided. Some or all fields of the vendor payment form are inserted with encoded information depending upon the user selecting a standard or invisible mode of payment, respectively. The payment form is then presented to the user at the user PC (302) for acceptance or rejection of the transaction. Method for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a network United States Patent 7,925,780 Issued April 12, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a computer network. A beacon signal is transmitted from a beacon unit to a beacon signal receiver circuit disposed with a wireless device. The beacon signal includes components indicative of a first code associated with a remote location and of a second code associated with an attribute of the beacon unit. A first message packet indicative of the first and second codes is transmitted to an intermediate location. A computer database including a plurality of routing information for remote locations on the computer network and a plurality of first codes is accessed. Routing information associated with the first code is retrieved, and a reply packet including the routing information is transmitted to the wireless device. A second message packet is transmitted from the wireless device to a remote location using the routing information. Input device for allowing input of unique digital code to a user's computer to control access thereof to a web site United States Patent 7,912,961 Issued March 22, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for controlling a computer is disclosed wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to scanning an optical code. A first computer disposed on the network connects to a scanner for scanning the optical code of a product by a user. The scanner is uniquely identified with a scanner distributor by a scanner identification number. A second computer disposed on the network is accessed in response to the user scanning the optical code with the scanner, wherein a lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the scanner identification number with the scanner distributor to obtain remote routing information of the one or remote locations. The remote routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer in order to access the one or more remote locations disposed on the network. The one or more remote locations are accessed to return remote information to the first computer for presentation. Method and apparatus for utilizing a unique transaction code to update a magazine subscription over the internet United States Patent 7,912,760 Issued March 22, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan Page7  A method for completing an electronic commerce transaction over a global communication network initiated between a vendor and a potential consumer. The method includes the steps of associating a unique transaction code with the initiated transaction between the vendor and the potential consumer for use by the consumer in completing a specific electronic commerce transaction; associating user information with the unique transaction code to provide a transaction packet; communicating the transaction packet to a remote vendor location from a user location; and completing the specific electronic commerce transaction upon receipt at the remote vendor location the transaction packet containing the user information in association with the unique transaction code. Automatic configuration of equipment software United States Patent 7,908,467 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan An architecture for automatically configuring software of a piece of equipment. The piece of equipment is in communication with a network, the piece of equipment having one or more machine-resolvable codes associated therewith. The piece of equipment connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes with a reader. Software associated with the select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes is downloaded from the remote location to the piece of equipment, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the software. Accessing a vendor web site using personal account information retrieved from a credit card company web site United States Patent 7,904,344 Issued March 8, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method of accessing a vendor web site (3422) over a global communication packet-switched network (306) using personal account information of a credit card (3400) retrieved from a credit card company server (3300) on the network (306). At a user location disposed on the network, a machine-resolvable code (MRC) (3402) of the credit card (3400) of a user is read with a reading device (3410). Coded information is extracted from the MRC (3402). Routing information associated with the coded information is obtained, which routing information corresponds to the personal account information of the user stored on a credit card company server (3300) disposed on the network (306). The user location connects to the credit card company server (3300) across the network (306) in accordance with the routing information. The personal account information is returned from the credit card company server (3300) to the user location. The personal account information is then presented to the user at the user location. A hyperlink to a vendor web site (3422) is provided in the personal account information. Web site information of the vendor web site (3422) is displayed in response to the user selecting the hyperlink. Method and apparatus for utilizing an audible signal to induce a user to select an E-commerce function United States Patent 7,900,224 Issued March 1, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for delivering advertising to a consumer over a broadcast media/global communication network combination. An advertisement broadcast is generated comprised of a general program and associated advertising dispersed therethrough for broadcast over a broadcast media which is directed to a general Page8  class of consumers. Unique information is embedded in the broadcast for inducing a consumer to access a desired advertiser's location on the global network system over a personal computer-based system. The advertisement broadcast is then broadcast to the potential class of consumers with the embedded unique information therein. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by receiving a product code United States Patent 7,886,017 Issued February 8, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for controlling a computer is disclosed wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to accessing a product code. A first computer disposed on the network connects to a device for accessing the product code of a product by a user. The device is uniquely identified with a device distributor by a device identification number. A second computer disposed on the network is accessed in response to the user accessing the product code with the device, wherein a lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the device identification number with the device distributor to obtain remote routing information of the one or remote locations. The remote routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer in order to access the one or more remote locations disposed on the network. The one or more remote locations are accessed to return remote information to the first computer for presentation. Input device having positional and scanning capabilities United States Patent 7,870,189 Issued January 11, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A multi-purpose input device (2500) for providing conventional positional tracking, and one or more read capabilities for automatically connecting a user PC (302) to remote node. In one embodiment, a user reads optically encoded indicia (1606) of a product by passing the input device (2500) thereover. A software interface (2505) processes the read information, assembles a message packet, and appends routing information thereto to connect the user PC (302) to an ARS (308) disposed on a common network (306). The ARS (308) performs a matching operation with the received product information to obtain an associated network address of a vendor server (314) having the desired product information. The ARS (308) returns the vendor server address to the user PC (302) whereby the vendor advertiser server (312) is automatically accessed by the user PC (302). The respective product information is then returned from the vendor server (312) to the user PC (302) for presentation to the user. Method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network United States Patent 7,822,829 Issued October 26, 2010 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network. A method is provided for obtaining information regarding the source of a product from a remote information source location on a global communication network utilizing a product code associated with the product and unique thereto. The product code associated with the product is scanned with a scanner at a user location on the global communication network to extract the information contained in the unique product code therefrom. A unique scan ID code is associated with the scanning operation and a packet of information Page9  assembled that is comprised of the extracted product code and the unique scan ID code to provide a routing packet. The user location is then connected to the remote information source location utilizing the routing packet and in response to the step of scanning, wherein the routing packet is representative of the location of the remote information source location on the global communication network through an association with a routing table. Portable scanner for enabling automatic commerce transactions United States Patent 7,819,316 Issued October 26, 2010 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for initiating and completing a commercial transaction is disclosed that allows a user to acquire and own an article of commerce having associated therewith a machine resolvable code (MRC), the MRC having encoded therein information relating to the article of commerce, the user having unique identification information associated with the user. The MRC is first recognized and a representation of at least a portion of the MRC containing at least a representation of the encoded information from the MRC is stored in a temporary buffer. The unique identification information is then associated with the user that allows a retail processing system to uniquely identify the user. The stored representation of the MRC and the unique identification information is transferred to the retail processing system and then ownership of the article of commerce is transferred from an entity other than the user to the user to complete the transaction. Retrieving personal account information from a web site by reading a credit card United States Patent 7,818,423 Issued October 19, 2010 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method of accessing personal account information of a credit card (3400) over a global communication packet-switched network (306). At a user location disposed on the network (306), a machine-resolvable code (MRC) (3402) of the credit card (3400) of a user is read with a reading device (3410). Coded information is extracted from the MRC (3402). Routing information associated with the coded information is obtained, which routing information corresponds to the personal account information of the user stored on a credit card company server (3300) disposed on the network (306). The user location connects to the credit card company server (3300) across the network in accordance with the routing information. The personal account information is returned from the credit card company server (3300) to the user location. The personal account information is then presented to the user at the user location. Method and apparatus for allowing a broadcast to remotely control a computer United States Patent 7,792,696 Issued September 6, 2010 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching an advertisement on a computer having an audio input interface and a display; an audio output acoustically coupled from a broadcast source to the input interface for outputting an audio signal having encoded therein an advertisement; and a program operable on the computer and responsive to the audio signal output from the broadcast source for reproducing the advertisement upon the display. Launching a web site using a personal device United States Patent Launching a web site using a personal device Issued June 15, 2010 Page10 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method of displaying a web page to a user. A triggering device (2500) is provided having a unique code associated therewith, the unique code associated with a remote location on a network of the source of the web page. The unique code is transmitted from the triggering device (2500) to an interface system (302), which interface system (302) is disposed on the network (306) at a triggering location. Location information associated with the unique code is then retrieved from a database (1614 or 310), the location information corresponding to the location of the web page at the remote location (312) on the network (306). In response to retrieving the location information, the interface system (302) connects to the remote location (312). The web page corresponding to location information of the remote location (312) is then presented to the user via the interface system (302). Network routing utilizing a product code United States Patent 7,694,020 Issued April 6, 2010 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for utilizing a product code having product information contained therein for interfacing over a network. A representation of the product information is extracted from the product code, which product code is disposed on or in close association with an associated product. In response to this extraction, network routing information is associated with the product code information. Method and apparatus for automatic configuration of equipment United States Patent 7,653,446 Issued January 26, 2010 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan An architecture for automatically configuring equipment. A piece of equipment connected externally to a user PC has one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs) associated therewith. The piece of equipment receives configuration information from a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more MRCs with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is transmitted from the remote location to the piece of equipment via the user PC, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the configuration information. Method and apparatus for matching a user's use profile in commerce with a broadcast United States Patent 7,636,788 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for advertising over a network and broadcast media combination. A user's computer at a location on the network is operable to receive a signal from a broadcast generated by an advertiser, which signal has embedded therein unique coded information. The user's computer is connected to an advertiser's location in response to extracting a representation of the audio signal including at least the unique coded information. The advertiser's location is correlated to the unique coded information. The operation of connecting causes profile information of the user to be sent to the advertiser's location over the network. The profile at the advertiser's location is then received, and information generated to forward to the user based upon the user's profile forwarded thereto. This information is then forward to the connected user. Method and apparatus for utilizing an existing product code to issue a match to a predetermined location on a global network Page11 United States Patent 7,596,786 Issued September 29, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for providing an interconnection relationship between a product and a desired location on a global communications network. A machine readable product code is disposed on the product machine readable product code, the machine readable product code having encoded product information contained therein. The product code has no routing information embedded therein which would allow the product code, in and of itself, to cause routing to the desired location over any path on the network. The machine readable product code is read and decoded. The extracted product code is then converted for routing information over the network to the desired location, which routing information defines the manner by which a user or a computer at a user location wherein the machine readable product code was read can communicate with the desired location via an interconnection therewith. Method for configuring a piece of equipment with the use of an associated machine resolvable code United States Patent 7,558,838 Issued July 7, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan An architecture for automatically configuring equipment interfaced to a computer. A computer which is in communication with a network, is provided having the piece of equipment interfaced to the computer and having associated therewith one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs). The computer connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to a select one of the one or more MRCs being read with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is then transmitted from the remote location to the computer. The piece of equipment is then configured via the computer according to the configuration information. Software downloading using a television broadcast channel United States Patent 7,548,988 Issued June 16, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A software distribution architecture having a television broadcast system as its infrastructure. Software from a software repository (1600) is mixed into a television broadcast system and transmitted into one or more selected channels at prescribed dates and times. An at-home subscriber, capable of receiving with a receiver (1608) the one or more select channels, switches to the one or more channels carrying the software distribution with a channel selector (1611). The subscriber, having programmed a controller (1616) with a programmer (1620) for the date, time, software ID, and channel of the software broadcast, then downloads the software package to a storage device (1622) for ultimate transfer to a PC (1624). A validation and accounting system (1628) then records the software download transaction and transmits this information over a PSTN (1632) to a provider accounting system (1630) such that the subscriber is billed for the software package which was downloaded. Method and apparatus for opening and launching a web browser in response to an audible signal United States Patent 7,536,478 Issued May 19, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching a web browser on a network comprising a computer having an all new input interface and a communication Page12  interface coupled to a computer network; said audio input coupled to the audio output of a source for receiving an audio signal having encoded therein a unique code that is associated with a predetermined destination on the network; and a program operable on said computer responsive to receipt and decoding of the audio signal received from the source for interacting with connections of the computer to a web site available on the computer network wherein the location of the predetermined destination is not stored in a computer. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a programmable memory system United States Patent 7,533,177 Issued May 12, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader includes an optical scanning system, a programmable memory system and an output circuit and is user-switchable between a scan mode, a record mode and a playback mode. The optical reader transmits a code to a first computer disposed on the network. When the optical reader is in the scan mode, the code is indicative of information extracted from an encoded indicia just scanned by the optical scanning system. When the optical reader is in the playback mode, the code is indicative of information retrieved from a user-selectable memory in the programmable memory system. The information in the user-selectable memory was previously stored in the user-selectable memory after being extracted from an encoded indicia scanned by the optical scanning system when the reader was in the record mode. In response to the first computer receiving the code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. Method for interconnecting two locations over a network in response to using a tool United States Patent 7,526,532 Issued April 28, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method for accessing information over a network. A tool is utilized in conjunction with an operation on a user's processor at a user location on the network. The tool has associated therewith a unique tool ID. In response to utilizing the tool, the user's location is interconnected on the network to a predetermined destination at a remote location on the network, which destination has an association with the unique ID of the tool. Control of software interface with information input to access window United States Patent 7,523,161 Issued April 21, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, Philyaw, Jeffry Jovan A method is disclosed for controlling the software interface of a user's computing device to display information on a display in proximity to the physical location of the user's computing device. The interface is operable to display to a user on the display at least one access window that is operable to access information about a product, which access window requires the user to input a unique string of characters associated Page13  with the product, which user's computing device is connected to a network at a user location on the network. In response to the input of the unique string of characters, the user's computing device is controlled from a remote intermediate location on the network to connect over the network to a content provider location on the network, which content provider has an associative relationship with the string of characters at the remote intermediate location on the network. Method and apparatus for utilizing a unique transaction code to update a magazine subscription over the internet United States Patent 7,505,922 Issued March 17, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer The present invention disclosed herein comprises a method for completing an electronic commerce transaction over a global communication network initiated between a vendor and a potential consumer. The method includes the steps of associating a unique transaction code with the initiated transaction between the vendor and the potential consumer for use by the consumer in completing a specific electronic commerce transaction; associating in a reference server user information with the unique transaction code to provide a transaction packet; communicating the transaction packet to a remote vendor location from a user location; and completing the specific electronic commerce transaction upon receipt at the remote vendor location the transaction packet containing the user information in association with the unique transaction code. Launching a web site using a portable scanner United States Patent 7,496,638 Issued February 24, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for a user to access information on a network. Information from a machine recognizable code (MRC) (1606) is extracted at a user location, which MRC (1606) has associated therewith routing information to a remote location (312) on the network. The extracted information from the MRC (1606) is wirelessly transmitted to a network interface device (302) in response to the information being extracted. The remote location (312) associated with the extracted information from the MRC (1606) is then connected thereto from the user location and the information downloaded therefrom. The downloaded information is displayed on a display (1612) at the user location, such that when displayed, substantially immediate feedback is provided to the user in response to the MRC (1606) being scanned. Controlling a PC using a tone from a cellular telephone United States Patent 7,493,384 Issued February 17, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method and apparatus for accessing information over a network (306) from a remote location (312) on the network (306) for delivery to a user PC (302). A cellular telephone (2500) is provided having a functional mode for web access over the network (306). A button (2502) on the phone is associated with the functional mode. The button on the phone (2500) is activated by a user to induce the functional mode when in proximity to the user PC (302). In response to activation of the functional mode, the user PC (302) is controlled to access information from the remote location (312) on the network (306) for delivery to the user PC (302) and display thereof to the user on a display (1612) associated with the user PC (302). Page14 Performing an e-commerce transaction from credit card account information retrieved from a credit card company web site United States Patent 7,493,283 Issued February 17, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method of conducting an e-commerce transaction on a global communication network (306) by using personal account information of a credit card retrieved from a credit card company server on the network (306). At a user location disposed on the network, a machine-resolvable code (MRC) (3402) of the credit card (3400) of a user is read with a reading device (3410). Coded information is extracted from the MRC (3402). Routing information associated with the coded information is obtained, which routing information corresponds to the personal account information of the user stored on a credit card company server (3300) disposed on the network (306). The user location connects to the credit card company server (3300) across the network (306) in accordance with the routing information. The personal account information is returned from the credit card company server (3300) to the user location. The personal account information is then presented to the user at the user location. A hyperlink to a vendor web site (3422) is provided in the personal account information for automatic connection of the user location to the vendor web site in response to selection thereof. Web site information of the vendor web site (3422) is displayed in response to the user selecting the hyperlink. The user can then purchase a product of the vendor web site (3422). Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site United States Patent 7,487,259 Issued February 3, 2009 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site a method for delivering information from a source on a global communication network to destination location thereon. A unique code is associated with an advertising action associated with the source location. The unique code is stored in a database and routing information over the global communication network to a defined location on the global communication network for the source associated with the unique code in the database. The unique code is delivered to the user and then accessed of the database by the user results in retrieval of the routing information associated with the delivered unique code by the user. The destination location is connected to the defined source location associated with the delivered unique code in the database and in accordance with the associated routing information retrieved from the database. The associated routing information is changed in the database between the delivered unique code and another defined location on the global communication network in response to commands transferred to the database from the source location, such that a later access of the database will cause the accessing destination location to be routed to another defined location. Method and apparatus for launching a web browser in response to scanning of product information United States Patent 7,440,993 Issued October 21, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for interconnecting a user's location to a destination location on a network. The unique information is received at the user's location, which unique information has no associated routing information embedded Page15  therein. Network routing information is associated with the received unique information in response to receipt thereof. The user's location is then interconnected to the destination location across the network in accordance with the routing associated therewith in the step of associating. Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet United States Patent 7,437,475 Issued October 14, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A Method and apparatus for utilizing a coded audio/video signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network containing video over the secondary network to a location thereon proximate the location of the user PC. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of the remote node. The broadcast information is received and displayed on a video display at the location on the secondary network proximate the user PC. The user PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is prompted to interface with the user PC by displaying a video image on the video display at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. Input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code United States Patent 7,428,499 Issued September 23, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code. A method for interconnecting a first location on a global communication network with a second location thereon is disclosed. An input device is provided at the first location on the global communication network having associated therewith a unique input device ID. A product code disposed on a product is scanned with the input device, which product code is representative of the product in commercial transactions, the operation of scanning operable to extract the information contained in the product code to provide a unique value as an output. The unique value is then associated with the unique input device ID. In response to the operation of scanning and associating, the first location is connect to the second location. Method using database for facilitating computer based access to a location on a network after scanning a barcode disposed on a produc United States Patent 7,424,521 Issued September 9, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A visual indicia for facilitating computer based access of a network by consumer. A machine readable code is disposed on a surface having encoded therein information as to a product or a surface, which machine readable code has no routing information contained therein to allow a user to access any location on a network. A visual indicia is disposed on the surface indicative of a relationship between the machine readable code and the presence of a location on a network. This allows this location on the network can be accessed by a computer having an appropriate input device for reading the machine readable code, such that reading of the machine readable code by the input device will connect the computer to the location. Method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network Page16 United States Patent 7,415,511 Issued August 19, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network. A method is provided for obtaining information regarding the source of a product from a remote information source location on a global communication network utilizing a product code associated with the product and unique thereto. The product code associated with the product is scanned with a scanner at a user location on the global communication network to extract the information contained in the unique product code therefrom. A unique scan ID code is associated with the scanning operation and a packet of information assembled that is comprised of the extracted product code and the unique scan ID code to provide a routing packet. The user location is then connected to the remote information source location utilizing the routing packet and in response to the step of scanning, wherein the routing packet is representative of the location of the remote information source location on the global communication network through an association with a routing table. Method for conducting a contest using a network United States Patent 7,412,666 Issued August 12, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. A plurality of pick spaces, a virtual display fixture, and a plurality of virtual articles of commerce are displayed on the screen of a user computer. The user computer is disposed at a user site and operably connected to the network. Initially, the virtual articles of commerce are arrayed on the virtual display fixture. At least one of the plurality of virtual articles moves across the screen from an initial position on the virtual display fixture. Each of such moving virtual articles has a virtual target region defined thereon. Each of the virtual target regions is at least periodically visible on the associated virtual article. Each time that a screen cursor is positioned on the visible virtual target region of a moving virtual article and a pointing device operably connected to the computer is simultaneously triggered, a particular character chosen from a plurality of available characters is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces. Thereafter, the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. Method and apparatus for controlling a user's pc through a broadcast communication to archive information in the user's pc United States Patent 7,398,548 Issued July 8, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for allowing a consumer to access an advertiser's location over a global communication network. A normal broadcast program is broadcast to a class of consumers having a unique signal embedded therein, which unique signal embedded therein is associated with a particular advertiser and a predetermined location on the network. Additionally, the unique signal has encoded therein a unique code that correlates with the location of this predetermined location on the network. When the unique signal is received at a consumer's location, the unique signal is decoded to extract therefrom the unique code. In response to this decoding, Page17  routing information to the predetermined location on the network from a consumer's computer on the network at the consumer's location is determined. This determined routing information is then archived in the consumer's computer. Portable scanner for enabling automatic commerce transactions United States Patent 7,392,945 Issued July 1, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for initiating and completing a commercial transaction to acquire an article of commerce (2502). The article of commerce (2502) has associated therewith a machine resolvable code (MRC) (2504). The MRC (2504) has encoded therein information relating to the article of commerce (2502). The encoded information in the MRC (2504) is extracted therefrom and unique identification information associated with a user is obtained. The encoded information from the MRC (2504) is stored in a temporary buffer. After the encoded information from the MRC (2504) is stored and the unique identification information associated with a user is obtained, it is transferred to a retail processing system (1612). In response to the retail processing system (1612) receiving the encoded information from the MRC (2504) and the transferred unique identification of the user, ownership of the article of commerce (2502) is transferred to the user. Method for utilizing visual cue in conjunction with web access United States Patent 7,392,312 Issued June 24, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer The use of a visual indicia or cue facilitates computer based access of a network by a consumer witnessing a presentation. A visual indicia or cue is provided during the presentation indicative of a relationship between the visual indicia or cue in the presence of a location on a network. This allows this location on the network to be accessed by a computer having an appropriate input device for responding to a released control signal associated with the visual indicia or cue wherein such response of the input device will connect the computer to the location. Method for conducting a contest using a network United States Patent 7,392,285 Issued June 24, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. A plurality of pick spaces and a rolling counter are displayed on a screen of a computer operably connected to the network at a user site. The rolling counter constitutes successive ones of a plurality of available characters, each character being displayed for a preselected duration. Each time the user performs a predefined selection action, the then-displayed character of the rolling counter is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces, and thereafter the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. The entry data packet is received at the remote site. It is then determined if the assigned characters in each of the plurality of pick spaces represented by the received entry data packet match a preselected winning combination of characters. If so, the received entry data packet is concluded to be a winning entry, otherwise, the received entry data packet is concluded not to be a winning entry. Page18 Launching a web site using a personal device United States Patent 7,386,600 Issued June 10, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method of displaying a web page to a user. A triggering device (2500) is provided having a unique code associated therewith, the unique code associated with a remote location on a network of the source of the web page. The unique code is transmitted from the triggering device (2500) to an interface system (302), which interface system (302) is disposed on the network (306) at a triggering location. Location information associated with the unique code is then retrieved from a database (1614 or 310), the location information corresponding to the location of the web page at the remote location (312) on the network (306). In response to retrieving the location information, the interface system (302) connects to the remote location (312). The web page corresponding to location information of the remote location (312) is then presented to the user via the interface system (302). Method and apparatus for tracking user profile and habits on a global network United States Patent 7,383,333 Issued June 3, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method and apparatus for tracking network activity of a user. A user PC (302) disposed on a network (306) runs tracking software which initially requires registration to a registration server (2500). The registration process is initiated by the user entering user information into the tracking software for transmission to the registration server (2500). In response to registration, the registration server (2500) sends a unique ID and bar code back to the user PC (302). Subsequently, when the user accesses a vendor server (2504) disposed on the network (306), the user PC (302) passes the unique ID/bar code to the vendor server (2504). The vendor server (2504) sends the unique ID/bar code to the registration server to obtain user profile information which matches the unique ID/bar code. As the user accesses the vendor server (2504), the user activities are logged and returned to the registration server (2500) for updating the user information stored therein. Alternatively, the user information is stored on the user PC (302), the tracking software issued to the user having the unique ID bar code. Subsequent accesses to the vendor server (2504) results in the activity log being sent back to the user PC (302) for updating the user information. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with a reader having a dedicated memory system United States Patent 7,383,319 Issued June 3, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader has an optical scanning system and a dedicated address memory system. The optical scanning system, in response to the user scanning an encoded indicia therewith, sends to a first computer disposed on the network a scan code indicative of information encoded in the scanned indicia. The dedicated address memory system, in response to the user completing an activation sequence, sends to the first computer a dedicated code indicative of information corresponding to a particular remote location. The information from the dedicated address memory system corresponding to a particular remote location does not originate from the scanning of an encoded indica by the user. One of the scan code and the dedicated code is transmitted from the optical reader to the first computer. In response to the first computer receiving either the scan code or the dedicated Page19  code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader, i.e., the scan code or the dedicated code, with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. Accessing a vendor web site using personal account information retrieved from a credit card company web site United States Patent 7,379,901 Issued May 27, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method of accessing a vendor web site (3422) over a global communication packet-switched network (306) using personal account information of a credit card (3400) retrieved from a credit card company server (3300) on the network (306). At a user location disposed on the network, a machine-resolvable code (MRC) (3402) of the credit card (3400) of a user is read with a reading device (3410). Coded information is extracted from the MRC (3402). Routing information associated with the coded information is obtained, which routing information corresponds to the personal account information of the user stored on a credit card company server (3300) disposed on the network (306). The user location connects to the credit card company server (3300) across the network (306) in accordance with the routing information. The personal account information is returned from the credit card company server (3300) to the user location. The personal account information is then presented to the user at the user location. A hyperlink to a vendor web site (3422) is provided in the personal account information. Web site information of the vendor web site (3422) is displayed in response to the user selecting the hyperlink. Software downloading using a television broadcast channel United States Patent 7,370,114 Issued May 6, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A software distribution architecture having a television broadcast system as its infrastructure. Software from a software repository (1600) is mixed into a television broadcast system and transmitted into one or more selected channels at prescribed dates and times. An at-home subscriber, capable of receiving with a receiver (1608) the one or more select channels, switches to the one or more channels carrying the software distribution with a channel selector (1611). The subscriber, having programmed a controller (1616) with a programmer (1620) for the date, time, software ID, and channel of the software broadcast, then downloads the software package to a storage device (1622) for ultimate transfer to a PC (1624). A validation and accounting system (1628) then records the software download transaction and transmits this information over a PSTN (1632) to a provider accounting system (1630) such that the subscriber is billed for the software package which was downloaded. Presentation of web page content based upon computer video resolution United States Patent 7,346,694 Issued March 18, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An architecture for customizing the amount of web page banner advertising content presented to a user. When a user accesses a server node (102) disposed on a network (104), the user computer (100) provides video Page20  resolution information to the server node (102). The server node (102) transmits a web page to the user node (100) which corresponds to the video resolution information of the user node (100). The web page increases the amount of banner advertising presented to the user based upon the user video resolution information provided by the user node (100). The amount of banner advertising is increased by either increasing banner object size or providing more banner advertisements. Network routing utilizing a product code United States Patent 7,321,941 Issued January 22, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for utilizing a product code having product information contained therein for interfacing over a network. The product information is extracted from the product code, which product code is disposed on or in close association with an associated product. In response to this extraction, network routing information is associated with the product code information Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet United States Patent 7,318,106 Issued January 8, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network over the secondary network to a location, thereon proximate the location of the user PC on a primary network. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of a remote node. The user's, PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is then prompted to interface with the user PC at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. Optical reader with ultraviolet wavelength capability United States Patent 7,314,173 Issued January 1, 2008 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An optical reader is provided for reading a bar code having ultraviolet-wavelength-responsive properties. The optical reader includes an ultraviolet light source, a photodetector, an optical system and a decoder. The ultraviolet light source generates ultraviolet light having a wavelength shorter than visible light and longer than X-rays for illuminating a target region. The photodetector generates output electrical signals indicative of light incident thereon having a wavelength within a predetermined range of wavelengths. The optical system includes a projection portion and a collection portion. The projection portion directs the ultraviolet light along a projection path extending from the ultraviolet light source to the target region. The collection portion collects the light from a bar code when the bar code occupies the target region and directs the collected light along a collection path extending from the target region to the photodetector. The decoder receives the output electrical signals of the photodetector and produces, in response thereto, electrical signals indicative of information encoded in the bar code. Method and apparatus for automatic configuration of equipment Page21 United States Patent 7,308,483 Issued December 11, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An architecture for automatically configuring equipment. A piece of equipment connected externally to a user PC has one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs) associated therewith. The piece of equipment receives configuration information from a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more MRCs with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is transmitted from the remote location to the piece of equipment via the user PC, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the configuration information. Aiming indicia for a bar code and method of use United States Patent 7,296,746 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An aiming indicia is provided for a bar code comprising a sequence of parallel code bars and intervening code spaces disposed along a longitudinal code axis in accordance with a predefined standard. The aiming indicia comprises a non-encoded graphic element disposed on the longitudinal code axis adjacent the bar code and spaced apart from the nearest code bars by a distance of at least 10 times a minimum unit width for the code bars. Method and apparatus for opening and launching a web browser in response to an audible signal United States Patent 7,287,091 Issued October 23, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching a web browser on a network comprising a computer having an all new input interface and a communication interface coupled to a computer network; said audio input coupled to the audio output of a source for receiving an audio signal having encoded therein a unique code that is associated with a predetermined destination on the network; and a program operable on said computer responsive to receipt and decoding of the audio signal received from the source for interacting with connections of the computer to a web site available on the computer network wherein the location of the predetermined destination is not stored in a computer. Method and apparatus for matching a user's use profile in commerce with a broadcast United States Patent 7,284,066 Issued October 16, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for advertising over a network and broadcast media combination. A user's computer at a location on the network is operable to receive a signal from a broadcast generated by an advertiser, which signal has embedded therein unique coded information. The user's computer is connected to an advertiser's location in response to extracting the unique coded information from the audio signal. The advertiser's location is correlated to the unique coded information. The operation of connecting causes profile information of the user to be sent to the advertiser's location over the network. The profile at the advertiser's location is then received, and information generated to forward to the user based upon the user's profile forwarded thereto. This information is then forward to the connected user. Page22 Bar code scanner and software interface interlock for performing encrypted handshaking and for disabling the scanner or input device in case of handshaking operation failure United States Patent 7,257,619 Issued August 14, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An interlocking architecture for a software interface and a bar code scanner. Upon power-up, a handshaking operation is performed between a scanner (1600) having a scanner processor (2600) and a computer processor (2612) of a computer (302) based upon the code stored in the NV memory (2602) of the scanner (1600) and a unique code associated with the software interface running on the computer (302). A wedge (1608) is provided as an interface mechanism for the scanner (1600) and a keyboard (1610) to a keyboard port (2500) of the computer (302). The handshaking occurs through the wedge (1608) via a keyboard interface (2610) to the processor (2600) such that a successful handshake directs the processor (2600) to engage a switch (2604) which enables power to a sensing head (2606) for read optically encoded information. The software interface operates from a computer memory (2614) associated with the processor (2612) whereby an unsuccessful handshake using unique number of the software interface by the processor (2612) sends a disabling signal though the keyboard circuit (2618) through the wedge (1608) to the scanner processor (2600) to disengage the switch (2604) to drop power to the sensor head (2606). The handshaking operation is performed on a regular basis during system power-up to ensure that the original software interface and scanner (1600) are still in use. Digital ID for selecting web browser and use preferences of a user during use of a web application United States Patent 7,257,614 Issued August 14, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A browser configuration architecture where input of a unique user ID automatically configures those browser applications preselected for auto-configuration from entries of a user preferences sheet. The user preferences sheet (2500) is part of the browser control software (2502) used for storing user preferences associated with one or more browser applications (2506, 2508, and 2510) loaded on a computer of the user. Upon completing the entry of preference information into the user preferences sheet (2500), the browser control software generates a unique user ID (2504) which is used to automatically configure the desired browser application according to the user preferences entered into the user preference sheet (2500). Each user of the browser control program (2502) of a computer is issued a unique user ID (2504) from which the respective user can auto-configure the desired browser application. Optical reader and use United States Patent 7,240,840 Issued July 10, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An optical reader is provided for reading a symbol representing information having areas of different light reflectivity. The optical reader comprises a radiant energy source, a photodetector, an optical system and a decoder. The radiant energy source generates a radiant energy for illuminating a target region. The photodetector generates output electrical signals indicative of the radiant energy incident thereon. The optical system includes a projection portion and a collection portion. The projection portion directs the radiant energy along a projection path extending from the radiant energy source to the target region. The Page23  collection portion collects the radiant energy reflected from a symbol when the symbol occupies the target region and directs the collected radiant energy along a collection path extending from the target region to the photodetector. The collection portion includes one pinhole aperture disposed upstream on the collection path from the photodetector without intervening refraction or diffraction and one magnifying lens disposed upstream on the collection path from the pinhole aperture without intervening refraction or diffraction. The decoder decodes the output electrical signals of the photodetector to provide indication of the information contained in the symbol. Automatic configuration of equipment software United States Patent 7,237,104 Issued June 26, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An architecture for automatically configuring software of a piece of equipment. The piece of equipment is in communication with a network, the piece of equipment having one or more machine-resolvable codes associated therewith. The piece of equipment connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes with a reader. Software associated with the select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes is downloaded from the remote location to the piece of equipment, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the software. Method and apparatus for directing an existing product code to a remote location United States Patent 7,228,282 Issued June 5, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for interfacing a user location on a network to a destination location on the network is disclosed. A bar code having product information contained therein relating to an associated product is first scanned with a scanner, which bar code has no network routing information contained therein. The product information contained within the bar code is then extracted. Routing information over the network from the user location to the destination location is then defined in response to the steps of scanning and extracting, which routing information defines the location of the destination location on the network. With the routing information, the user location is then connected to the destination location in accordance with the defined routing information. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a dedicated memory system United States Patent 7,197,543 Issued March 27, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader has an optical scanning system and a dedicated address memory system. The optical scanning system, in response to the user scanning an encoded indicia therewith, sends to a first computer disposed on the network a scan code indicative of information encoded in the scanned indicia. The dedicated address memory system, in response to the user completing an activation sequence, sends to the first computer a dedicated code indicative of information corresponding to a particular remote location. The information from the dedicated address memory system corresponding to a particular remote location does not originate from the scanning of an encoded indica by the user. One of the scan code and the dedicated code is transmitted from the optical Page24  reader to the first computer. In response to the first computer receiving either the scan code or the dedicated code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader, i.e., the scan code or the dedicated code, with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. Method for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a network United States Patent 7,191,247 Issued March 13, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a computer network. A beacon signal is transmitted from a beacon unit disposed at a first geographic location. The beacon signal includes components indicative of a first code and of a second code, the first code being associated with a remote location on a computer network and the second code being associated with an attribute of the beacon unit. The beacon signal is received using a beacon signal receiver circuit disposed with a wireless device at a second geographic location. The first code and the second code are then extracted from the beacon signal. In response to receiving the beacon signal, control signals indicative of the first code and the second code are sent from the beacon signal receiver circuit to the wireless device. In response to receiving the control signals, an RF signal constituting a first message packet is transmitted from the wireless device to an intermediate location on the computer network. The first message packet is indicative of the first code and the second code. The first message packet is received at the intermediate location and the first code and the second code are extracted therefrom. A computer database is accessed from the intermediate location. The database includes a plurality of routing information for remote locations on the computer network and a plurality of first codes. Each of the routing information is associated with at least one of the first codes. The routing information associated with the first code received in the beacon signal is then retrieved, and a reply packet including the routing information is transmitted from the intermediate location across the computer network back to the wireless device. In response to receiving the reply packet, a second message packet is transmitted from the wireless device to a remote location on the network using the routing information just received, thereby connecting the wireless device to remote location. Method and apparatus for utilizing an existing product code to issue a match to a predetermined location on a global network United States Patent 7,159,037 Issued January 2, 2007 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for providing an interconnection relationship between a product and a desired location on a global communications network. A machine readable product code is disposed on the product machine readable product code, the machine readable product code having encoded product information contained therein. The product code has no routing information embedded therein which would allow the product code, in and of itself, to cause routing to the desired location over any path on the network. The machine readable code is read and decoded. The extracted product code is then converted for routing information over the network to the desired location, which routing information defines the manner by which a user or a computer at a Page25  user location wherein the machine readable code was read can communicate with the desired location via an interconnection therewith. Method and apparatus for launching a web site with non-standard control input device United States Patent 7,117,240 Issued October 3, 2006 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for launching a web browser application on a user's computer. A browser application is provided on the user's computer that is launchable in response to predetermined browser inputs being received by the user's computer. A non-browser input is provided that is not a portion of the set of predetermined browser inputs. This non-browser is correlated to the input to simulate one or more of the predetermined browser inputs as a simulated browser input. The web browser is then launched on the user's computer with this simulated browser input to access information on a network. Battery pack having integral optical reader for wireless communication device United States Patent 7,089,291 Issued August 8, 2006 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A battery pack for a wireless communication device comprises a housing, at least one battery disposed within the housing and an optical reader disposed within the housing. The housing is adapted to be removably attachable to a wireless communication device. The housing includes an external shell defining an optical port therethrough and has an operational power interface and a data interface disposed on an exterior surface. The battery is electrically connected to the operational power interface. The optical reader can scan an optical indicia through the optical port and produce signals indicative of information encoded in the optical indicia. The optical reader is operably connected to the data interface. A wireless communication device attached to the battery pack can obtain operational power from the operational power interface and can access signals indicative of the information encoded in the optical indicia from the data interface Method and apparatus for controlling a user's PC through an audio-visual broadcast to archive information in the user's PC United States Patent 7,069,582 Issued June 27, 2006 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for allowing a consumer to access an advertiser's location over a global communication network. A normal broadcast program is broadcast to a class of consumers having a unique signal embedded therein, which unique signal embedded therein is associated with a particular advertiser and a predetermined location on the network. Additionally, the unique signal has encoded therein a unique code that correlates with the location of this predetermined location on the network. When the unique signal is received at a consumer's location, the unique signal is decoded to extract therefrom the unique code. In response to this decoding, routing information to the predetermined location on the network from a consumer's computer on the network at the consumer's location is determined. This determined routing information is then archived in the consumer's computer. Method for controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of CD media United States Patent 7,043,536 Issued April 9, 2006 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer Page26  A method for allowing a user PC (1702) to be controlled in order to effect a connection between the user PC (1702) and a destination node (1706) on a network (306). This is facilitated through an audio source (1700) wherein compact disk recording media has embedded therein an audio signal. When the compact disk recording media is played, the audio signal is extracted by an audio extractor (1600) and transmitted to the user PC, and detected by a program running in the background of the user PC (1702). Once the audible tone is detected, a web browser is launched and the tone or decoded product identifier information associated with the tone is transmitted to an ARS (308) on the network (306). The ARS (308) then compares the information received from the user PC (1702) using information from a relational database (1704). The relational database (1704) contains routing information for various destination nodes (1706) on the network. When a match occurs, the matching information is then forwarded back to the user PC (1702) and this is utilized to route the user PC (1702) to the particular destination node (1706) corresponding to the audible tone for the processing of information received therefrom. Method of controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of DVD media United States Patent 7,010,577 Issued March 7, 2006 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for allowing a user PC to be controlled in order to effect a connection between the user PC and a destination node on a network. This is facilitated through an audio source wherein the content of digital video disk recording media has embedded therein an audio signal. When the recording media is played, the audio signal is extracted by an audio extractor and transmitted to the user PC, and detected by a program running in the background of the user PC. Once the audible tone is detected, a web browser is launched and the tone or decoded product identifier information associated with the tone is transmitted to an ARS on the network. The ARS then compares the information received from the user PC using information from a relational database. The relational database contains routing information for various destination nodes on the network. When a match occurs, the matching information is then forwarded back to the user PC and this is utilized to route the user PC to the particular destination node corresponding to the audible tone for the processing of information received therefrom. Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site United States Patent 6,985,962 Issued January 10, 2006 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site a method for delivering information from a source on a global communication network to a second and a user location thereon. A unique code is associated with an advertising action associated with the source location. The unique code is stored in a database and routing information over the global communication network to a defined location on the global communication network for the source associated with the unique code in the database. The unique code is delivered to the user and then accessed of the database by the user results in retrieval of the routing information associated with the delivered unique code by the user. The user is connected to the defined location associated with the delivered unique code in the database and in accordance with the associated routing information retrieved from the database. The Page27  associated routing information is changed in the database between the delivered unique code and another defined location on the global communication network in response to commands transferred to the database from the source, such that a later access of the database will cause the accessing user to be routed to another defined location. Input device for allowing input of a unique digital code to a user's computer to control access thereof to a web site United States Patent 6,985,954 Issued January 10, 2006 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An input device for allowing input of a unique digital code to a user's computer to control access thereof to a web site. A method for connecting a user computer at a first location on a network with a second location on the network through use of a coded symbol having contained therein encoded information associated with routing information on the network to the second location thereover is disclosed. The encoded information is extract from the coded symbol and then decoded to provide decoded information. The decoded information is input to a defined port on the user computer which has an existing first functionality associated with the operation of the user computer which is not the same functionality as the step of inputting the decoded information. The input operation of the encoded symbol comprises a second functionality, with the port of the user computer operable to accommodate for both the first and second functionality during operation thereof. The operation under the second functionality when decoded information is input to the port is then detected. In response to detection of the input of the encoded information, the user computer is connected to the second location utilizing the decoded information. Audible designation for a node on a communication network United States Patent 6,981,059 Issued December 27, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An audible designation for a node on a communication network A method is provided for allowing any of a plurality of first locations on a global communication network to access a specific and determinable second location on the global communication network. A unique audio signature is defined for the specific and determinable second location on the global communication network, which unique audio signature is permanently associated with the specific and determinable second location. A unique audio designation corresponding to the unique audio signature is stored in a database, and routing information associated therein with the unique audio designation over the global communication network to the specific and determinable second location from any of the plurality of the first locations on the global communication network. Method and apparatus for delivering information from a remote site on a network based on statistical information United States Patent 6,973,438 Issued December 6, 2006 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method and apparatus are disclosed for delivering information, from a content location on a global communication network (GCN) dynamically selected according to statistical information, to a user location thereon. In a computer database, GCN routing information for each of a plurality of content locations on Page28  the GCN are associated with a predefined combination of one of a plurality of advertising codes and one of a plurality of possible statistical outcomes. One of the plurality of advertising codes is received from the user location. Data regarding multiple GCN users is statistically analyzed to derive one of a plurality of statistical outcomes. One of a plurality of advertising codes received from a user and the one of the plurality of statistical outcomes are combined in a database to derive a particular predefined combinations. Routing information for a particular content locations which is associated with the predefined combinations is then retrieved from the database. The routing information for the particular one of the plurality of content locations is and transmitted to the user location, which then connects to a content locations in accordance with the routing information retrieved from the database. Information from the particular content location is delivered back to the user location. Method for conducting a contest using a network United States Patent 6,970,916 Issued November 29, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. Displayed, on a practical screen of a user computer operably connected to the network at a user site, is a plurality of pick spaces, a virtual television set including a first virtual screen, and a virtual computer including a second virtual screen. The apparent area of the first virtual screen constitutes a first display area of the practical screen for showing successive images selected from a first plurality of images. A preselected one of the first plurality of images is designated a lesson image. The apparent area of the second virtual screen constitutes a second display area of the practical screen showing a rolling counter. The rolling counter depicts successive ones of a plurality of available characters, each character being displayed in the rolling counter for a preselected duration. Each time that the lesson image is shown in the first display area, a screen cursor is simultaneously positioned within the second display area, and a pointing device operably connected to the computer is simultaneously triggered, the then-current character shown in the rolling counter is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces. Thereafter, the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. Method and apparatus for embedding routing information to a remote web site in an audio/video track United States Patent 6,970,914 Issued November 29, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A redirect system is provided which is operable to redirect information over a network 1610. This information is associated with a compressed MP3 audio file which is initially transmitted through the network from a source 1612 to a user PC 1600. The user PC 1600 will then play the information and, upon playing the information, embedded information within the audio file will be detected by an application program 1604. This will cause a browser 1602 to launch and route the embedded information to an intermediate node 1620. This information will be matched with information in a database 1624, which information provides routing information to a producer location 1614. This is transmitted back to the user PC 1600 which will then effect a connection with the producer 1614 to either view in the simple case a web page Page29  and, in the more complex case, actually transmit information from the database 1624 through the user PC 1600 to the producer 1614 to provide a customized communication in the form of a customized web page. System and apparatus for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a network United States Patent 6,961,555 Issued November 1, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A system for connecting a wireless device to a remote location on a computer network. The wireless device (2510) includes a processor (2714) and a transmitter/receiver (2716) for sending and receiving radio frequency signals (2516) to provide two-way digital communication between the processor and the computer network (306). The system comprises a beacon unit (2502) and a beacon signal receiver circuit (2508). The beacon unit is disposed at a location and includes a transmitter (2602) which transmits a beacon signal (2506) into a target region (2910a) adjacent to the location. The beacon signal receiver circuit is disposed with the wireless device and adapted to receive the beacon signal when the wireless device is within the target region. The beacon signal receiver circuit is operably connected to the processor of the wireless device. In response to receiving the beacon signal, the beacon signal receiver circuit sends control signals to the processor of the wireless device. In response to the processor receiving the control signals, the wireless device is connected to a remote location on the computer network. Launching a web site using a portable scanner United States Patent 6,877,032 Issued April 5, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for a user to access information on a network. Information from a machine recognizable code (MRC) (1606) is extracted at a user location, which MRC (1606) has associated therewith routing information to a remote location (312) on the network. The extracted information from the MRC (1606) is wirelessly transmitted to a network interface device (302) in response to the information being extracted. The remote location (312) associated with the extracted information from the MRC (1606) is then connected thereto from the user location and the information downloaded therefrom. The downloaded information is displayed on a display (1612) at the user location, such that when displayed, substantially immediate feedback is provided to the user in response to the MRC (1606) being scanned. Input device having positional and scanning capabilities United States Patent 6,868,433 Issued March 15, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A multi-purpose input device (2500) for providing conventional positional tracking, and one or more read capabilities for automatically connecting a user PC (302) to remote node. In one embodiment, a user reads optically encoded indicia (1606) of a product by passing the input device (2500) thereover. A software interface (2505) processes the read information, assembles a message packet, and appends routing information thereto to connect the user PC (302) to an ARS (308) disposed on a common network (306). The ARS (308) performs a matching operation with the received product information to obtain an associated network address of a vendor server (314) having the desired product information. The ARS (308) returns the vendor server address to the user PC (302) whereby the vendor advertiser server (312) is automatically Page30  accessed by the user PC (302). The respective product information is then returned from the vendor server (312) to the user PC (302) for presentation to the user. Optical reader and use United States Patent 6,860,424 Issued March 1, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An optical reader is provided for reading a symbol representing information having areas of different light reflectivity. The optical reader comprises a radiant energy source, a photodetector, an optical system and a decoder. The radiant energy source generates a radiant energy for illuminating a target region. The photodetector generates output electrical signals indicative of the radiant energy incident thereon. The optical system includes a projection portion and a collection portion. The projection portion directs the radiant energy along a projection path extending from the radiant energy source to the target region. The collection portion collects the radiant energy reflected from a symbol when the symbol occupies the target region and directs the collected radiant energy along a collection path extending from the target region to the photodetector. The collection portion includes one pinhole aperture disposed upstream on the collection path from the photodetector without intervening refraction or diffraction and one magnifying lens disposed upstream on the collection path from the pinhole aperture without intervening refraction or diffraction. The decoder decodes the output electrical signals of the photodetector to provide indication of the information contained in the symbol. Web site access manual of a character string into a software interface United States Patent 6,845,388 Issued January 18, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An architecture for accessing a network server using one or more characters. A user computer (302) disposed on a global communication packet-switched network (306) is operable to communicate with an ARS (308) and a destination server (312) also disclosed on the GCN (306). The user computer (302) runs a software interface which displays a window (2500) to the user via a display (1612). The window (2500) contains a data entry field (2502) into which the user enters the character string, the character string disassociated from an address of the destination server (312). The character string is then transmitted from the software interface either directly to the ARS (308) or indirectly to the ARS (308) through a communication package resident on the user computer (302). The ARS (308) then performs a matching operation using the character string to obtain matching information from an ARS database (310). The matched information is then returned to the user computer (302) and used to connect the user computer (302) to the destination server (312). The destination server then returns the desired information to the user computer (302) for presentation to the user. Aiming indicia for a bar code and method of use United States Patent 6,843,417 Issued January 18, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An aiming indicia is provided for a bar code comprising a sequence of parallel code bars and intervening code spaces disposed along a longitudinal code axis in accordance with a predefined standard. The aiming indicia comprises a non-encoded graphic element disposed on the longitudinal code axis adjacent the bar Page31  code and spaced apart from the nearest code bars by a distance of at least 10 times a minimum unit width for the code bars. Method and apparatus for tracking user profile and habits on a global network United States Patent 6,836,799 Issued December 28, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method and apparatus for tracking network activity of a user. A user PC (302) disposed on a network (306) runs tracking software which initially requires registration to a registration server (2500). The registration process is initiated by the user entering user information into the tracking software for transmission to the registration server (2500). In response to registration, the registration server (2500) sends a unique ID and bar code back to the user PC (302). Subsequently, when the user accesses a vendor server (2504) disposed on the network (306), the user PC (302) passes the unique ID/bar code to the vendor server (2504). The vendor server (2504) sends the unique ID/bar code to the registration server to obtain user profile information which matches the unique ID/bar code. As the user accesses the vendor server (2504), the user activities are logged and returned to the registration server (2500) for updating the user information stored therein. Alternatively, the user information is stored on the user PC (302), the tracking software issued to the user having the unique ID bar code. Subsequent accesses to the vendor server (2504) results in the activity log being sent back to the user PC (302) for updating the user information. Method and apparatus for opening and launching a web browser in response to an audible signal United States Patent 6,829,650 Issued December 7, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer The present invention disclosed and claimed herein comprises a system and method for launching a web browser on a network comprising a computer having an all new input interface and a communication interface coupled to a computer network; said audio input coupled to the audio output of a source for receiving an audio signal having encoded therein a unique code that is associated with a predetermined destination on the network; and a program operable on said computer responsive to receipt and decoding of the audio signal received from the source for interacting with connections of the computer to a web site available on the computer network wherein the location of the predetermined destination is not stored in a computer. Presentation of web page content based upon computer video resolutions United States Patent 6,829,646 Issued December 7, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An architecture for customizing the amount of web page banner advertising content presented to a user. When a user accesses a server node (102) disposed on a network (104), the user computer (100) provides video resolution information to the server node (102). The server node (102) transmits a web page to the user node (100) which corresponds to the video resolution information of the user node (100). The web page increases the amount of banner advertising presented to the user based upon the user video resolution information provided by the user node (100). The amount of banner advertising is increased by either increasing banner object size or providing more banner advertisements. Digital ID for selecting web browser and use preferences of a user during use of a web application Page32 United States Patent 6,826,592 Issued November 30, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A browser configuration architecture where input of a unique user ID automatically configures those browser applications preselected for auto-configuration from entries of a user preferences sheet. The user preferences sheet (2500) is part of the browser control software (2502) used for storing user preferences associated with one or more browser applications (2506, 2508, and 2510) loaded on a computer of the user. Upon completing the entry of preference information into the user preferences sheet (2500), the browser control software generates a unique user ID (2504) which is used to automatically configure the desired browser application according to the user preferences entered into the user preference sheet (2500). Each user of the browser control program (2502) of a computer is issued a unique user ID (2504) from which the respective user can auto-configure the desired browser application. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a programmable memory system United States Patent 6,823,388 Issued November 23, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader includes an optical scanning system, a programmable memory system and an output circuit and is user-switchable between a scan mode, a record mode and a playback mode. The optical reader transmits a code to a first computer disposed on the network. When the optical reader is in the scan mode, the code is indicative of information extracted from an encoded indicia just scanned by the optical scanning system. When the optical reader is in the playback mode, the code is indicative of information retrieved from a user-selectable memory in the programmable memory system. The information in the user-selectable memory was previously stored in the user-selectable memory after being extracted from an encoded indicia scanned by the optical scanning system when the reader was in the record mode. In response to the first computer receiving the code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer. Method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network United States Patent 6,816,894 Issued November 9, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for interfacing scanned product information with a source for the product over a global network. A method is provided for obtaining information regarding the source of a product from a remote information source location on a global communication network utilizing a product code associated with the product and unique thereto. The product code associated with the product is scanned with a scanner at a user location on the global communication network to extract the information contained in the unique product code therefrom. A unique scan ID code is associated with the scanning operation and a packet of information assembled that is comprised of the extracted product code and the unique scan ID code to provide a routing Page33  packet. The user location is then connected to the remote information source location utilizing the routing packet and in response to the step of scanning, wherein the routing packet is representative of the location of the remote information source location on the global communication network through an association with a routing table. Method for configuring a piece of equipment with the use of an associated machine resolvable code United States Patent 6,792,452 Issued September 14, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An architecture for automatically configuring equipment interfaced to a computer. A computer which is in communication with a network, is provided having the piece of equipment interfaced to the computer and having associated therewith one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs). The computer connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to a select one of the one or more MRCs being read with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is then transmitted from the remote location to the computer. The piece of equipment is then configured via the computer according to the configuration information. Method for conducting a contest using a network United States Patent 6,791,588 Issued September 14, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. A plurality of pick spaces, a virtual display fixture, and a plurality of virtual articles of commerce are displayed on the screen of a user computer. The user computer is disposed at a user site and operably connected to the network. Initially, the virtual articles of commerce are arrayed on the virtual display fixture. At least one of the plurality of virtual articles moves across the screen from an initial position on the virtual display fixture. Each of such moving virtual articles has a virtual target region defined thereon. Each of the virtual target regions is at least periodically visible on the associated virtual article. Each time that a screen cursor is positioned on the visible virtual target region of a moving virtual article and a pointing device operably connected to the computer is simultaneously triggered, a particular character chosen from a plurality of available characters is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces. Thereafter, the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. Optical reader with ultraviolet wavelength capability United States Patent 6,758,398 Issued July 6, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An optical reader is provided for reading a bar code having ultraviolet-wavelength-responsive properties. The optical reader includes an ultraviolet light source, a photodetector, an optical system and a decoder. The ultraviolet light source generates ultraviolet light having a wavelength shorter than visible light and longer than X-rays for illuminating a target region. The photodetector generates output electrical signals indicative of light incident thereon having a wavelength within a predetermined range of wavelengths. The optical system includes a projection portion and a collection portion. The projection portion directs the Page34  ultraviolet light along a projection path extending from the ultraviolet light source to the target region. The collection portion collects the light from a bar code when the bar code occupies the target region and directs the collected light along a collection path extending from the target region to the photodetector. The decoder receives the output electrical signals of the photodetector and produces, in response thereto, electrical signals indicative of information encoded in the bar code. Bar code scanner and software interface interlock for performing encrypted handshaking and for disabling the scanner in case of handshaking operation failure United States Patent 6,757,715 Issued June 29, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An interlocking architecture for a software interface and a bar code scanner. Upon power-up, a handshaking operation is performed between a scanner (1600) having a scanner processor (2600) and a computer processor (2612) of a computer (302) based upon the code stored in the NV memory (2602) of the scanner (1600) and a unique code associated with the software interface running on the computer (302). A wedge (1608) is provided as an interface mechanism for the scanner (1600) and a keyboard (1610) to a keyboard port (2500) of the computer (302). The handshaking occurs through the wedge (1608) via a keyboard interface (2610) to the processor (2600) such that a successful handshake directs the processor (2600) to engage a switch (2604) which enables power to a sensing head (2606) for read optically encoded information. The software interface operates from a computer memory (2614) associated with the processor (2612) whereby an unsuccessful handshake using unique number of the software interface by the processor (2612) sends a disabling signal though the keyboard circuit (2618) through the wedge (1608) to the scanner processor (2600) to disengage the switch (2604) to drop power to the sensor head (2606). The handshaking operation is performed on a regular basis during system power-up to ensure that the original software interface and scanner (1600) are still in use. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a dedicated memory system United States Patent 6,754,698 Issued June 22, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method of accessing a remote location on a network using an optical reader. The optical reader has an optical scanning system and a dedicated address memory system. The optical scanning system, in response to the user scanning an encoded indicia therewith, sends to a first computer disposed on the network a scan code indicative of information encoded in the scanned indicia. The dedicated address memory system, in response to the user completing an activation sequence, sends to the first computer a dedicated code indicative of information corresponding to a particular remote location. The information from the dedicated address memory system corresponding to a particular remote location does not originate from the scanning of an encoded indica by the user. One of the scan code and the dedicated code is transmitted from the optical reader to the first computer. In response to the first computer receiving either the scan code or the dedicated code from the optical reader, a second computer disposed on the network is accessed. A lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the code received from the optical reader, i.e., the scan code or the dedicated code, with a routing information for a remote location on the network. The routing information Page35  is returned from the second computer to the first computer. The remote location on the network is then accessed in accordance with the routing information returned from the second computer Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by scanning an optical code United States Patent 6,745,234 Issued June 1, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for controlling a computer is disclosed wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to scanning an optical code. A first computer disposed on the network connects to a scanner for scanning the optical code of a product by a user. The scanner is uniquely identified with a scanner distributor by a scanner identification number. A second computer disposed on the network is accessed in response to the user scanning the optical code with the scanner, wherein a lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the scanner identification number with the scanner distributor to obtain remote routing information of the one or remote locations. The remote routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer in order to access the one or more remote locations disposed on the network. The one or more remote locations are accessed to return remote information to the first computer for presentation. Method and apparatus for configuring configurable equipment with configuration information received from a remote location United States Patent 6,725,260 Issued April 20, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An architecture for automatically configuring equipment. A piece of equipment connected externally to a user PC has one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs) associated therewith. The piece of equipment receives configuration information from a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more MRCs with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select one of the one or more MRCs is transmitted from the remote location to the piece of equipment via the user PC, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the configuration information. Unique bar code for indicating a link between a product and a remote location on a web network United States Patent 6,708,208 Issued March 16, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A unique bar code for indicating a link between a product and a remote location on a web network. The present invention dicsclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises system for connecting between a first location at a user's site on a network and a second and remote location on a network. A unique ornamental symbol encoded with a plurality of dark and light areas is provided representing encoded information disposed proximate one end of the scan line, which encoded information is associated with the second location on the network, wherein the plurality of dark and light areas alternate therebetween along a defined scan line. The ornamental nature of the symbol indicates a network routing function. An input device is provided for scanning the encoded information into a user computer at the first location and operable to extract the encoded information therefrom for decoding thereof as decoded information. A web connection device is provided, which is operable, in response to the input device extracting the encoded information from the unique ornamental symbol as decoded information, to determine if the extracted Page36  decoded information is associated with the second location on the network and, if a positive determination is made, for connecting the user computer to the second location on the network. Automatic configuration of equipment software United States Patent 6,704,864 Issued March 9, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An architecture for automatically configuring software of a piece of equipment. The piece of equipment is in communication with a network, the piece of equipment having one or more machine-resolvable codes associated therewith. The piece of equipment connects to a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes with a reader. Software associated with the select one of the one or more machine-resolvable codes is downloaded from the remote location to the piece of equipment, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the software. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by sensing a machine-resolvable code United States Patent 6,701,369 Issued March 2, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for controlling a computer wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to sensing a machine-resolvable code. A computer disposed on a network is operably connected to an input device for sensing a machine-resolvable code. A software application which includes a software identification code runs on the computer. In response to sensing a machine-resolvable code with the input device, the computer accesses at least one remote location corresponding to the software identification code. The one or more remote locations accessed may then return remote information to the computer for presentation. Method for interconnecting two locations over a network in response to using a tool United States Patent 6,701,354 Issued March 2, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for accessing information over a network. A tool is utilized in conjunction with an operation on a user's processor at a user location on the network. The tool has associated therewith a unique tool ID. In response to utilizing the tool, the user's location is interconnected on the network to a predetermined destination at a remote location on the network, which destination has an association with the unique ID of the tool. Method and apparatus for controlling a user's pc through an audio-visual broadcast to archive information in the users pc United States Patent 6,697,949 Issued February 24, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for allowing a consumer to access an advertiser's location over a global communication network. A normal broadcast program is broadcast to a class of consumers having a unique signal embedded therein, which unique signal embedded therein is associated with a particular advertiser and a predetermined location on the network. Additionally, the unique signal has encoded therein a unique code that correlates with the location of this predetermined location on the network. When the unique signal is received at a consumer's location, the unique signal is decoded to extract therefrom the unique code. In response to this decoding, Page37  routing information to the predetermined location on the network from a consumer's computer on the network at the consumer's location is determined. This determined routing information is then archived in the consumer's computer. (PT) Método para conectar por meio de interface uma informação escaneada de produto a uma fonte do produto através de uma rede global Mexico Patent PI9913624 Issued January 15, 2002 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer (PT) "MéTODO PARA CONECTAR POR MEIO DE INTERFACE UMA INFORMAçãO ESCANEADA DE PRODUTO A UMA FONTE DO PRODUTO ATRAVéS DE UMA REDE GLOBAL". Método para conectar por meio de interface uma informação escaneada de produto com o fabricante do produto através de uma rede global de comunicação (306). Após escanear a informação de código de barras do produto (102), uma interface de calço do proprietário (104) adiciona informação adicional no formato de dados teclados. o calço (104) compreende firmware que adiciona toques de teclado adicionais para abrir uma janela do navegador para a inserção da URL/dados do código de barras, e para enviar os dados. A informação é então transmitida a um servidor de referência do anunciante (308) que contém um banco de dados (310) de produtos e as URLs dos anunciantes associados. o servidor de referência do anunciante (308) retorna a URL do arquivo do produto localizado no servidor de informação de um anunciante (312) ao computador fonte (302). O computador fonte (302) então recupera a informação do produto do servidor do anunciante (312) para processamento. PI9913623 -Método para controlar um computador com um sinal de áudio eu Patent PI9913623 Issued January 15, 2002 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer "MéTODO PARA CONTROLAR UM COMPUTADOR COM UM SINAL DE áUDIO". Método para controlar um computador (302) ao se inserir um sinal analógico (111) no computador (302) para controlar um aplicativo de software navegador de rede. O sinal analógico (111) contém um sinal de acionamento que ativa um software de proprietário, e um identificador de produto. O software de proprietário inicia o aplicativo navegador de rede no computador (302), extrai o identificador de produto e cria uma corrente anexa de dados ao anexar a informação de roteamento do endereço de servidor (URL) à informação de identificador de produto. A corrente anexa de dados é inserida automaticamente no navegador de rede como dados inseridos por toques de teclado e roteadas a um servidor de referência de anunciante (308). A informação de roteamento anexa direciona a comunicação ao servidor de referência do anunciante (308) que contém um banco de dados de referência cruzada (310) da informação do identificador de produto do anunciante e das URLs associadas do servidor do anunciante. A URL do servidor do anunciante e um pedido de informação de produto relevante ao identificador de produto são retornadas ao navegador de rede do computador (302) onde são automaticamente redirecionadas ao servidor do anunciante (312) contendo a informação de produto do anunciante. A informação de produto do anunciante é então retornada ao computador (302) para exibição. Remote control having an optical indicia reader United States Patent 6,694,356 Issued February 17, 2004 Page38 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for a user to access information on a network (306). A remote control device (3700) is provided operating in a first and control mode with internally generated control commands and in a second and scanning mode. In the control mode, an appliance at a user location is controlled by wirelessly transmitting the control commands to the appliance. In the scanning mode, a machine recognizable code (MRC) information is extracted from an MRC (1606) using the remote control device (3700), the MRC (1606) having associated therewith routing information corresponding to a remote location (312) on the network (306). The extracted MRC information is wirelessly transmitted from the MRC (1606) to a network interface device (302) in response to the step of extracting. The user location is then connected over the network (306) to the remote location (312) associated with the extracted MRC information, and the information downloaded therefrom. The downloaded information is then displayed on a display (1612) at the user location, such that when displayed, substantially immediate feedback is provided to the user in response to the step of scanning. Unique bar code United States Patent 6,688,522 Issued February 10, 2004 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A bar code for encoding information in machine-readable form is provided. The bar code comprises a character string including a plurality of characters disposed side-by-side along a longitudinal code axis. Each character is formed by a sequence of code bars and intervening code spaces, the code bars being parallel to one another and to a line defining a bar axis which intersects the code axis. Each character has a definition in accordance with a predefined standard. The definition for each character includes a bar/space pattern associated with the character setting forth the respective widths of the code bars and code spaces making up the character in terms of integer multiples of a minimum unit width. The definition for each character also includes at least one encoded alphanumeric value associated with the character. The definition for each character further included an integer checksum value associated with the character. The plurality of characters in the character string includes, sequentially, one start character, at least one message character, one check character and a stop character. The bar axis forms a slant angle with a line perpendicular to the longitudinal code axis, and the slant angle has a value greater than about 1 degree. Method for controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of video tape media United States Patent 6,643,692 Issued November 4, 2003 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for allowing a user PC (1702) to be controlled in order to effect a connection between the user PC (1702) and a destination node (1706) on a network (306). This is facilitated through an audio source (1700) wherein the content of a video tape recording media has embedded therein an audio signal. When the video tape media is played, the audio signal is extracted by an audio extractor (1600) and transmitted to the user PC, and detected by a program running in the background of the user PC (1702). Once the audible tone is detected, a web browser is launched and the tone or decoded product identifier information associated with the tone is transmitted to an ARS (308) on the network (306). The ARS (308) then compares the information received from the user PC (1702) using information from a relational database (1704). The Page39  relational database (1704) contains routing information for various destination nodes (1706) on the network. When a match occurs, the matching information is then forwarded back to the user PC (1702) and this is utilized to route the user PC (1702) to the particular destination node (1706) corresponding to the audible tone for the processing of information received therefrom Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet United States Patent 6,636,896 Issued October 21, 2003 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method and apparatus for utilizing a coded audio/video signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network containing video over the secondary network to a location thereon proximate the location of the user PC. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of the remote node. The broadcast information is received and displayed on a video display at the location on the secondary network proximate the user PC. The user PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is prompted to interface with the user PC by displaying a video image on the video display at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information. Method for conducting a contest using a network United States Patent 6,636,892 Issued October 21, 2003 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for conducting a contest using a network is provided. A plurality of pick spaces and a rolling counter are displayed on a screen of a computer operably connected to the network at a user site. The rolling counter constitutes successive ones of a plurality of available characters, each character being displayed for a preselected duration. Each time the user performs a predefined selection action, the then-displayed character of the rolling counter is assigned to a successive one of the plurality of pick spaces, and thereafter the assigned character is displayed in the corresponding pick space. When each pick space displays an assigned character, an entry data packet is assembled including data indicative of the assigned character in each of the plurality of pick spaces. The entry data packet is transmitted from the user computer across the network to a remote site. The entry data packet is received at the remote site. It is then determined if the assigned characters in each of the plurality of pick spaces represented by the received entry data packet match a preselected winning combination of characters. If so, the received entry data packet is concluded to be a winning entry, otherwise, the received entry data packet is concluded not to be a winning entry. Method and system for conducting a contest using a network United States Patent 6,631,404 Issued October 7, 2003 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for conducting a contest using a network. A selected article of commerce is identified to a plurality of users remotely disposed at user locations on the network which bears an indicia encoding an identification code which corresponds to the selected article in accordance with an extrinsic standard. An unvalidated entry message packet is then received at a reference location which was transmitted across the network Page40  from a user location in response to scanning at the user location an indicia on an article of commerce. The indicia on the scanned article of commerce encodes an identification code which corresponds to the article in accordance with an extrinsic standard. A reference database is provided at the reference location which has a plurality of article codes and routing information for target locations on the network and associates the routing information with at least one of the article codes. The reference database is accessed and the routing information associated with the article code received and the unvalidated entry message packet retrieved. A reply message packet is created including the routing information and then transmitted across the network to the user location from which it was received. A validated entry message packet is then received at a target. It is then determined whether the validated entry message packet constitutes an accepted entry. Finally, it is determined if a user submitting an accepted entry is a winner of the contest. Interactive Doll United States Patent 6,629,133 Issued September 30, 2003 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An interactive doll is disclosed having one or more sensors contained therein. The one or more sensors are operable to trigger output of a signal from the doll in response to the one or more sensors being activated by physical stimuli of a user. A processor located with the user and the doll at a first node of a global communication network processes the signal. The processor is operable to link the signal with one or more remote nodes also located on the global communication network. The one or more remote nodes return information to the processor for presentation to the user via the user's computer, in response to the one or more sensors being activated. Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site United States Patent 6,622,165 Issued September 16, 2003 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer Method and apparatus for allowing a remote site to interact with an intermediate database to facilitate access to the remote site a method for delivering information from a source on a global communication network to a second and a user location thereon. A unique code is associated with an advertising action associated with the source location. The unique code is stored in a database and routing information over the global communication network to a defined location on the global communication network for the source associated with the unique code in the database. The unique code is delivereed to the user and then accessed of the database by the user results in retrieval of the routing information associated with the delivered unique code by the user. The user is connected to the defined location associated with the delivered unique code in the database and in accordance with the associated routing information retrieved from the database. The associated routing information is changed in the database between the delivered unique code and another defined location on the global communication network in response to commands transferred to the database from the source, such that a later access of the database will cause the accessing user to be routed to another defined location Method for controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of dat media United States Patent 6,615,268 Issued September 2, 2003 Page41 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for allowing a user PC to be controlled in order to effect a connection between the user PC and a destination node on a network. This is facilitated through an audio source wherein a digital audio tape recording media having embedded therein an audio signal therein. When the recording media is played, the audio signal is extracted by an audio extractor and transmitted to the user PC, and detected by a program running in the background of the user PC. Once the audible tone is detected, a web browser is launched and the tone or decoded product identifier information associated with the tone is transmitted to an ARS on the network. The ARS then compares the information received from the user PC using information from a relational database. The relational database contains routing information for various destination nodes on the network. When a match occurs, the matching information is then forwarded back to the user PC and this is utilized to route the user PC to the particular destination node corresponding to the audible tone for the processing of information received therefrom. Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the internet United States Patent 6,594,705 Issued July 15, 2003 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A Method and apparatus for utilizing an audibly coded signal to conduct commerce over the Internet. Broadcast information is broadcast from a remote location on a secondary network over the secondary network to a location thereon proximate the location of the user PC on a primary network. Unique information is encoded in the broadcast information representative of a location on the primary network of a remote node. The user's PC is connected to the remote node utilizing the unique information, and in accordance thereto, in response to receiving the unique information encoded within the broadcast information broadcast over the secondary network. The user is then prompted to interface with the user PC at approximately the same time as broadcast of the unique information over the secondary network in association with the broadcast information Method and apparatus for controlling a computer from a remote location United States Patent 6,526,449 Issued February 25, 2003 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for controlling a user computer is disclosed wherein a broadcast program is operable to transmit a broadcast to the user in the form of an audio/visual program, in addition to an encoded tone. This encoded tone is detected by the user computer and this information then transmitted to an intermediate node, an ARS (308). This tone is compared in a relational database (1704) to determine is there is matching information therein. This matching information is in the form of routing information to a destination node (1706) over the data network (306). This routing information is transmitted back to the user computer (1702) over the network (306). The user PC (1702) then utilizes this information to complete a connection with the destination node (1706). The tone is injected into the broadcast program by a program director at the broadcast station. This is effected through an input to a console (1606) which selects one of a plurality of tones in a tone database (1602). Therefore, the user can determine which of a plurality of destinations nodes (1706) on the network (306) are to be selected. Method and system for data transmission from an optical reader Page42 United States Patent 6,384,744 Issued May 7, 2002 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method is provided for transmitting data from an optical reader following scanning by the optical reader of an indica encoding information in accordance with one of a plurality of information encoding types. The method includes determining that a particular one of the plurality of encoding types was used for encoding the scanned indicia. A message packet is then transmitted from the optical reader which is indicative of the particular one of the plurality of encoding types that was used for encoding the scanned indicia. Routing string indicative of a location of a database on a web associated with a product in commerce United States Patent 6,377,986 Issued April 23, 2002 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for controlling a computer is disclosed wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to scanning an optical code. A first computer disposed on the network connects to a scanner for scanning the optical code of a product by a user. The scanner is uniquely identified with a scanner distributor by a scanner identification number. A second computer disposed on the network is accessed in response to the user scanning the optical code with the scanner, wherein a lookup operation is performed at the second computer to match the scanner identification number with the scanner distributor to obtain remote routing information of the one or remote locations. The remote routing information is returned from the second computer to the first computer in order to access the one or more remote locations disposed on the network. The one or more remote locations are accessed to return remote information to the first computer for presentation. Keystroke Automator United States Patent D432,539 Issued October 24, 2000 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer The ornamental design for keystroke automator, as shown and described. Method for controlling a computer with an audio signal United States Patent 6,098,106 Issued August 1, 2000 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for controlling a computer by inputting an analog signal into the computer to control a web browser software application. The analog signal contains a trigger signal which activates proprietary software, and a product identifier. The proprietary software launches the web browser application on the computer, extracts the product identifier, and creates an appended data string by appending server address (URL) routing information to the product identifier information. The appended data string is automatically inserted into the web browser as keystroke data and routed to an advertiser reference server. The appended routing information directs communication to the advertiser reference server which contains a cross- referenced database of advertiser product identifier information and associated advertiser server URLs. The advertiser server URL and a request for product information relevant to the product identifier is returned to the computer web browser where it is automatically redirected to the advertiser server containing the advertiser product information. The advertiser product information is then returned to the computer for display. Page43 Method of product promotion United States Patent 6,928,413 Issued August 9, 2005 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method of promoting a product. A user at a user location (100) is induced to obtain a first product having a unique ID from a first vendor to win a prize. The user registers the product via a user computer (102) connected on-line to a central registration server (108) across a packet-switched network (104) by completing a user profile and transmitting the user profile and unique ID to a central registration server (108) having a profile database stored on a profile database unit (110). Promoting the product in conjunction with an event at an event location (114), and in response to a triggering event occurring during the event, a tone control system (117) causes a tone signal to be transmitted in the broadcast signal using a broadcast system (116). The tone signal is coupled to the user computer (102) and decoded to enable the computer (102) to automatically connect to a web server having a prize-winning phrase containing advertisement of the second product. A unique ID is then arbitrarily selected, and used to perform a matching operation on the user profile database of the profile database unit (110) using an event computer (118), in order to obtain the associated telephone number of the user. A call is then placed to the user with an event handset (122) over a PSTN (124) to a viewer handset (126). The user is then prompted for the prize-winning phrase. If correct, the user is awarded the prize. Método para conectar por meio de interface uma informação escaneada de produto a uma fonte do produto através de uma rede global Brazil Patent PI9913624 Issued January 15, 2002 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer (PT) "MéTODO PARA CONECTAR POR MEIO DE INTERFACE UMA INFORMAçãO ESCANEADA DE PRODUTO A UMA FONTE DO PRODUTO ATRAVéS DE UMA REDE GLOBAL". Método para conectar por meio de interface uma informação escaneada de produto com o fabricante do produto através de uma rede global de comunicação (306). Após escanear a informação de código de barras do produto (102), uma interface de calço do proprietário (104) adiciona informação adicional no formato de dados teclados. o calço (104) compreende firmware que adiciona toques de teclado adicionais para abrir uma janela do navegador para a inserção da URL/dados do código de barras, e para enviar os dados. A informação é então transmitida a um servidor de referência do anunciante (308) que contém um banco de dados (310) de produtos e as URLs dos anunciantes associados. o servidor de referência do anunciante (308) retorna a URL do arquivo do produto localizado no servidor de informação de um anunciante (312) ao computador fonte (302). O computador fonte (302) então recupera a informação do produto do servidor do anunciante (312) para processamento. Método para controlar um computador com um sinal de áudio Brazil Patent PI9913623 Issued January 15, 2002 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer "MéTODO PARA CONTROLAR UM COMPUTADOR COM UM SINAL DE áUDIO". Método para controlar um computador (302) ao se inserir um sinal analógico (111) no computador (302) para controlar um aplicativo de software navegador de rede. O sinal analógico (111) contém um sinal de acionamento Page44  que ativa um software de proprietário, e um identificador de produto. O software de proprietário inicia o aplicativo navegador de rede no computador (302), extrai o identificador de produto e cria uma corrente anexa de dados ao anexar a informação de roteamento do endereço de servidor (URL) à informação de identificador de produto. A corrente anexa de dados é inserida automaticamente no navegador de rede como dados inseridos por toques de teclado e roteadas a um servidor de referência de anunciante (308). A informação de roteamento anexa direciona a comunicação ao servidor de referência do anunciante (308) que contém um banco de dados de referência cruzada (310) da informação do identificador de produto do anunciante e das URLs associadas do servidor do anunciante. A URL do servidor do anunciante e um pedido de informação de produto relevante ao identificador de produto são retornadas ao navegador de rede do computador (302) onde são automaticamente redirecionadas ao servidor do anunciante (312) contendo a informação de produto do anunciante. A informação de produto do anunciante é então retornada ao computador (302) para exibição. INDICE DE POINTAGE DESTINE A UN CODE BARRES ET PROCEDE D'UTILISATION France Patent PCT/US2001/015970 Issued June 12, 2001 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer (FR)L'invention concerne un indice de pointage destiné à un code barres (4000), comportant une séquence de codes barres parallèles (4012) et d'espaces de code (4014) intercalés disposés le long d'un axe de code longitudinal (4010) selon un standard prédéfini. Ledit indice (4050) de pointage comporte un élément graphique (4052) non codé, disposé sur l'axe de code longitudinal (4010) de manière adjacente au code barres, et séparé de la barre de code la plus proche d'une distance (4058) valant au moins 10 fois une largeur unitaire minimale des barres de code. LECTEUR OPTIQUE ET UTILISATION CORRESPONDANTE France Patent WO/2001/093184 Issued December 6, 2001 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer L'invention concerne un lecteur optique permettant de lire un symbole qui représente une information dotée de zones de réflectivité de lumière différente. Le lecteur optique comporte une source d'énergie radiante, un photodétecteur, un système optique et un décodeur. Ladite source génère une énergie radiante permettant d'éclairer une région cible. Le photodétecteur génère des signaux électriques de sortie indicateurs de l'énergie radiante incidente. Le système optique comprend une portion de projection et une portion de recueillement. La portion de projection dirige l'énergie radiante le long d'une voie de projection s'étendant +de la source d'énergie radiante jusqu'à la région cible. La portion de recueillement collecte l'énergie radiante réfléchie d'un symbole, lorsque le symbole occupe la région cible et dirige l'énergie radiante recueillie le long d'une voie de recueillement s'étendant de la région cible jusqu'au photodétecteur. La portion de recueillement comprend une ouverture sténopéique disposée en amont sur la voie de recueillement provenant du photodétecteur sans réfraction ou diffraction, et un objectif grossissant placé en aval sur la voie de recueillement provenant de l'ouverture sténopéique sans réfraction ou diffraction. Le décodeur décode les signaux électriques de sortie du photodétecteur pour produire une indication de l'information contenue dans le symbole. CODE BARRES UNIQUE France Patent WO/2001/093187 Issued December 6, 2001 Page45 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer L'invention concerne un code barres destiné à coder des informations sous forme lisible par machine. Ce code barres comporte une chaîne de caractères contenant une pluralité de caractères disposés l'un à côté de l'autre le long d'un axe de code longitudinal. Chaque caractère est formé par une séquence de codes barres et d'espaces de code intercalés, les codes barres étant parallèles les uns aux autres et à une ligne définissant un axe de barre croisant l'axe de code. Chaque caractère comporte une définition correspondant à un standard prédéfini. La définition de chaque caractère comporte un modèle barre/espace associé au caractère, reproduisant les largeurs respectives des barres de code et des espaces de code représentant les caractères en termes de multiples d'entiers d'une largeur unitaire minimale. La définition de chaque caractère comporte également au moins une valeur alphanumérique codée associée au caractère, ainsi qu'un total de contrôle entier associé au caractère. La pluralité de caractères de la chaîne de caractères comporte de manière séquentielle, un caractère de départ, au moins un caractère de message, un caractère de contrôle, et un caractère d'arrêt. L'axe de barre forme un angle d'inclinaison avec une ligne perpendiculaire à l'axe de code longitudinal, cet angle d'inclinaison ayant une valeur supérieure à environ 1 degré. Input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code United States Patent 8,069,098 Issued November 29, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code. A method for interconnecting a first location on a global communication network with a second location thereon is disclosed. An input device is provided at the first location on the global communication network having associated therewith a unique input device ID. A product code disposed on a product is scanned with the input device, which product code is representative of the product in commercial transactions, the operation of scanning operable to extract the information contained in the product code to provide a unique value as an output. The unique value is then associated with the unique input device ID. In response to the operation of scanning and associating, the first location is connected to the second location. (FR) INDICE DE POINTAGE DESTINE A UN CODE BARRES ET PROCEDE D'UTILISATION eu Patent WO/2001/093190 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer (FR)L'invention concerne un indice de pointage destiné à un code barres (4000), comportant une séquence de codes barres parallèles (4012) et d'espaces de code (4014) intercalés disposés le long d'un axe de code longitudinal (4010) selon un standard prédéfini. Ledit indice (4050) de pointage comporte un élément graphique (4052) non codé, disposé sur l'axe de code longitudinal (4010) de manière adjacente au code barres, et séparé de la barre de code la plus proche d'une distance (4058) valant au moins 10 fois une largeur unitaire minimale des barres de code.EN)An aiming indicia is provided for a bar code (4000) comprising a sequence of parallel code bars (4012) and intervening code spaces (4014) disposed along a longitudinal code axis (4010) in accordance with a predefined standard. The aiming indicia (4050) comprises a non-encoded graphic element (4052) disposed on the longitudinal code axis (4010) adjacent the bar code and spaced apart from the nearest code bars by a distance (4058) of at least 10 times a minimum unit width for the code bars. (FR) INDICE DE POINTAGE DESTINE A UN CODE BARRES ET PROCEDE D'UTILISATION Page46 eu Patent WO/2001/093190 Issued June 12, 2001 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer FR)L'invention concerne un indice de pointage destiné à un code barres (4000), comportant une séquence de codes barres parallèles (4012) et d'espaces de code (4014) intercalés disposés le long d'un axe de code longitudinal (4010) selon un standard prédéfini. Ledit indice (4050) de pointage comporte un élément graphique (4052) non codé, disposé sur l'axe de code longitudinal (4010) de manière adjacente au code barres, et séparé de la barre de code la plus proche d(EN)An aiming indicia is provided for a bar code (4000) comprising a sequence of parallel code bars (4012) and intervening code spaces (4014) disposed along a longitudinal code axis (4010) in accordance with a predefined standard. The aiming indicia (4050) comprises a non-encoded graphic element (4052) disposed on the longitudinal code axis (4010) adjacent the bar code and spaced apart from the nearest code bars by a distance (4058) of at least 10 times a minimum unit width for the code bars. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by sensing a machine-resolvable code United States Patent 8,484,362 Issued July 9, 2013 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, J Jovan Philyaw A method for controlling a computer wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to sensing a machine-resolvable code. A computer disposed on a network is operably connected to an input device for sensing a machine-resolvable code. A software application which includes a software identification code runs on the computer. In response to sensing a machine-resolvable code with the input device, the computer accesses at least one remote location corresponding to the software identification code. The one or more remote locations accessed may then return remote information to the computer for presentation. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a programmable memory system United States Patent 8,296,440 Issued October 23, 2012 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, j hutton pulitzer, Doug Davis An optical reader for accessing a remote location on a network includes an optical scanning system, a memory system, an output circuit for interfacing to a first computer disposed on the network, and a switching device for switching between a scan mode, a record mode and a playback mode. The optical reader further includes a transmitter for transmitting code information representative of a code to the first computer. In the scan mode, the code information is indicative of information representative of an encoded indicia scanned by the optical scanning system. In the playback mode the code information is indicative of information retrieved from a user-selectable memory in the memory system. The code information is configured to cause the first computer to determine routing information to the remote location, and access the remote location on the network in accordance with the determined routing information. Input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code United States Patent 8,069,098 Issued November 29, 2011 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, J Jovan Philyaw Page47  An input device for allowing interface to a web site in association with a unique input code. A method for interconnecting a first location on a global communication network with a second location thereon is disclosed. An input device is provided at the first location on the global communication network having associated therewith a unique input device ID. A product code disposed on a product is scanned with the input device, which product code is representative of the product in commercial transactions, the operation of scanning operable to extract the information contained in the product code to provide a unique value as an output. The unique value is then associated with the unique input device ID. In response to the operation of scanning and associating, the first location is connected to the second location. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by sensing a machine-resolvable code United States Patent 8,484,362 Issued July 9, 2013 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer A method for controlling a computer wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to sensing a machine-resolvable code. A computer disposed on a network is operably connected to an input device for sensing a machine-resolvable code. A software application which includes a software identification code runs on the computer. In response to sensing a machine-resolvable code with the input device, the computer accesses at least one remote location corresponding to the software identification code. The one or more remote locations accessed may then return remote information to the computer for presentation. Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location with an optical reader having a programmable memory system United States Patent 8,296,440 Issued September 23, 2012 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer An optical reader for accessing a remote location on a network includes an optical scanning system, a memory system, an output circuit for interfacing to a first computer disposed on the network, and a switching device for switching between a scan mode, a record mode and a playback mode. The optical reader further includes a transmitter for transmitting code information representative of a code to the first computer. In the scan mode, the code information is indicative of information representative of an encoded indicia scanned by the optical scanning system. In the playback mode the code information is indicative of information retrieved from a user-selectable memory in the memory system. The code information is configured to cause the first computer to determine routing information to the remote location, and access the remote location on the network in accordance with the determined routing information. (EN) AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE (FR) CONFIGURATION AUTOMATIQUE D'EQUIPEMENT ET DE LOGICIEL eu Patent WO/2001/086435 Issued October 5, 2001 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer (EN)An architecture for automatically configuring equipment. A piece of equipment connected externally to a user PC has one or more machine-resolvable codes (MRCs) associated therewith. The piece of equipment receives configuration information from a remote location disposed on the network in response to reading a select one of the one or more MRCs with a reader. Configuration information associated with the select Page48  one of the one or more MRCs is transmitted from the remote location to the piece of equipment via the user PC, and the piece of equipment is then configured according to the configuration information. (FR)L'invention concerne une architecture permettant de configurer automatiquement un équipement. Une partie d'équipement reliée par l'extérieur à un PC utilisateur comporte un ou plusieurs codes lui étant associés et pouvant être résolus par une machine (MRC). La partie d'équipement reçoit des informations de configuration d'un emplacement distant situé sur le réseau après lecture d'un MRC au moyen d'un lecteur. Les informations de configuration associées au MRC sont transmises de l'emplacement distant à une partie d'équipement par l'intermédiaire du PC utilisateur, et la partie d'équipement est alors configurée conformément aux informations de configuration. Designated AE, AG, AL, AM, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BB, BG, BR, BY, BZ, CA, CH, CN, CR, CU, CZ, DE, DK, DM, DZ, EE, ES, FI, GB, GD, GE, GH, GM, HR, HU, ID, IL, IN, IS, JP, KE, KG, KP, KR, KZ, LC, LK, LR, LS, LT, LU, LV, MA, MD, MG, MK, MN, MW, MX, MZ, NO, NZ, PL, PT, RO, RU, SD, SE, SG, SI, SK, SL, TJ, TM, TR, TT, TZ, UA, UG, UZ, VN, YU, ZA, ZW. African Regional Intellectual Property Org. (ARIPO) (GH, GM, KE, LS, MW, MZ, SD, SL, SZ, TZ, UG, ZW) Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO) (AM, AZ, BY, KG, KZ, MD, RU, TJ, TM) European Patent Office (EPO) (AT, BE, CH, CY, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, IE, IT, LU, MC, NL, PT, SE, TR) African (OAPI) (BF, BJ, CF, CG, CI, CM, GA, GN, GW, ML, MR, NE, SN, TD, TG). Method and apparatus for accessing a remote location by sensing a machine-resolvable code United States Patent 8,484,362 Issued July 9, 2013 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, jeffry jovan philyaw A method for controlling a computer wherein one or more remote locations disposed on a network are accessed in response to sensing a machine-resolvable code. A computer disposed on a network is operably connected to an input device for sensing a machine-resolvable code. A software application which includes a software identification code runs on the computer. In response to sensing a machine-resolvable code with the input device, the computer accesses at least one remote location corresponding to the software identification code. The one or more remote locations accessed may then return remote information to the computer for presentation. Method for controlling a computer using an embedded unique code in the content of recorded media United States Patent 8,655,972 Issued February 18, 2014 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, jeffry jovan philyaw A method for controlling a computer with recorded information of a recorded media includes embedding a unique code, which unique code does not contain routing information, in recorded information of the recorded media. The unique code is in close association with vendor information, such that the unique code will be output during normal playback of the information on the recorded media. The unique code is embedded within the video/audio bandwidth of the recorded information such that, when playing back the recorded information, the unique code will be output within the video/audio bandwidth of the recorded media. The unique code is extracted with an extractor during output of the recorded information to a user at a user location disposed on a network during normal playback of the recorded media. In response to extracting the unique code, it is transmitted to a remote location on the network in accordance with routing information Page49  accessible at the user location, which routing information defines the location of the remote location on the network, wherein the vendor product information is returned to the user location for processing. Method and apparatus for linking a web browser link to a promotional offer United States Patent 8,712,835 Issued April 29, 2014 Inventors: Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer, jeffry jovan philyaw A method for offering a promotion to a user. A stimulus is received from a broadcast directed to a user location, the stimulus having unique coded information encoded therein. The unique coded information is extracted from the stimulus by decoding this information. From the decoded information, there is determined routing information for routing over a network to a promotion location on the network, which promotion location is operable to offer a promotion. The promotion location on the network is then interconnected in accordance with the determined routing information. A promotion is then offered over the network in response to the interconnection thereof by the step of interconnecting. Education Harvard, Techn & Entrep Center (not accreditation - see below) Case Studies Archives and Teaching (not University Accreditation), Media, Arts and Entertainment, 2000 - 2001 Activities and Societies: Pulitzer Life's Work - Case Studies - Archived Work for Case Study see list ABOVE listing from Laureates and Case Studies Smithsonian and CW Honors http://www.cwhonors.org/Search/his_3.asp Laureate Medal, Media, Arts and Entertainment, 2000 - 2001 Page50 Hutton (Jovan) Pulitzer C-Level Executive, Patent Executive, Author, Exec. Prod. -Mining and Exploration Executive emailjovan@yahoo.com 12 people have recommended Hutton (Jovan) "Recommending Jovan is easy, but where does one start? He is so multi-faceted, but he's focused on achieving whatever goal he places in front... that day. He is a joy and exciting to work with, so don't hesitate to give him a task. He'll nail it every time." — Jack King, President, Celeb Brokers, was with another company when working with Hutton (Jovan) at Patent Phenom, Author, Broadcaster, Executive Producer "Throughout my 35 year career as a senior executive with AT&T, General Electric, Oracle and British Telecom and 12 years as an entrepreneur I have had the opportunity to work with extremely talented individuals, but none can match the creative mind/talent of Hutton Pulitzer. From the day I met him, I knew he would accomplish great things; maybe not in the traditional orthodox manner that most people understand/expect, but in a manner that is unique to HIS way of achieving his goals for mankind. Like Steve Jobs, Pulitzer’s mind thinks and works differently when it comes to life and impacting society in multiple ways. One of his most cherished achievements was the development and implementation of the world’s first “global positioning system for the Internet” (i.e. the CueCat). Definitely ahead of the times, Pulitzer’s vision for accessing the Internet in a unique manner was sponsored and financed by such corporate giants as RadioShack, ING Barings, Coca-Cola, NBC, etc. for a total of $200 million and successful individuals such as Steven Spielberg, Steve Forbes, etc. Top manufacturers and corporations throughout the world understood and invested in the :CRQ Cue Code technology because they shared Pulitzer’s vision and knew it would “bridge the gap” between consumers and their companies. But consumers were slow to “understand” the new technology and the Internet market crash in 2000-2001 ended the rapid success of the Digital Convergence technology in its initial form. Nevertheless, Pulitzer’s patents and his creative visions continue to thrive in today’s highly complex and technological environment. Even today, when you board an American Airlines flight, the boarding agent utilizes a derivative of Pulitzer’s scanning patent when he/she scans your Boarding Pass for the flight. And Smart Phones of all types/manufacturers utilize the patented technology that Pulitzer originally invented with his Chief Technology Officer at Digital Convergence in the late 1990’s. Bottom line, do not dismiss or misjudge Pulitzer in the future. Other entrepreneurs like him who have themselves failed several times in their careers have proven to be geniuses when their total careers are evaluated. Pulitzer is the ultimate Type “A” personality and he continues to think creatively and decisively; which in time will Page51 certainly impact our lives again. And I would highly support him in that effort. It was certainly a challenge to work beside him but I feel honored to be his co-worker and friend." — Blaine L. Thacker, Divisional President, Digital Convergence, Inc., reported to Hutton (Jovan) at Patent Phenom, Author, Broadcaster, Executive Producer "Hutton Pulitzer, or "Jovan" as I choose to remember him is one of the best *real* magicians I've ever known. Through the power of his mind, his quick words, and his sheer will he transforms even vague ideas into astounding, over-the-top reality. In my entire career I have never met anyone with the same innate ability to communicate directly with ANYBODY and make magic happen. He possesses a preternatural ability to market ANYTHING to ANYONE, and on top of it he's got the brains to fuse disruptive technical concepts with world-changing business goals. The resulting combination is a powerhouse of entrepreneurship and I am *still* asking myself "What Would Jovan Do" even 12 years after our last professional engagement. I was witness to his magic for 4 years during a very dramatic period in the business world and it left an impression on me that persists to this day. I know him to be a very thoughtful and caring person, as well as the ultimate Type-A personality. Jovan is one of the most amazing people I've ever had the pleasure to meet on this planet and he had a real impact on my professional life as well as my own personal development. I would not hesitate to work with him again or bring him to my table." — Jeff Harris, System Administrator, Digital Convergence, reported to Hutton (Jovan) at Patent Phenom, Author, Broadcaster, Executive Producer "As Chairman of USA Direct and EVP of Fingerhut I met Jovan in the 1990's. At that time I had been the Executive Producer of blockbuster infomercials including Body By Jake and Bissell's Big Green Clean Machine. Jovan proved to be a marketing "wunderkind" and combined with his intensity and persistence was able to drag me into quick decision to introduce Susan Powter's highly successful "Stop the Insanity." I expect more break through ideas from Jovan in the future." — Greg Lerman, President, Direct Marketing Division, Digital Convergence, Inc, worked indirectly for Hutton (Jovan) at DigitalConvergence "Jovan is THE definition of a true visionary who looked outside of the box to make himself such an incredible entrepreneur and strong business man. His ideas and his business have no doubt have helped shaped the world today. With Triple Edge Windshield Wipers, Stop the Insanity and Qcat, it's really no surprise that from his Texas headquarters, he has managed to cow-boy billions in business. From what I hear, the best is yet to come so surprise us again! We’re all waiting!" — Fred Catona, Chief Marketing Strategist, Bulldozer Digital, was with another company when working with Hutton (Jovan) at DigitalConvergence "Jovan is a visionary and the very definition of entrepreneur. I am just now seeing the public and commercial manifestation of technology that, primarily, he and his CTO invented in the late 90's and early 2000's. People Page52 laughed, but those ideas were before their time and before the advent and wide usage of smart phones, which serves as a perfect platform for many of the inventions." — Suzy Fulton, Executive Intellectual Property Counsel, Digital:Convergence Corporation, reported to Hutton (Jovan) at DigitalConvergence "I worked with Jovan as his outside patent counsel. In that time, Jovan created a seminal patent portfolio in the internet area." — Greg Howison, Managing Partner, Howison & Arnott, was with another company when working with Hutton (Jovan) at DigitalConvergence "Jovan was a great guy to work for and always took care of his people. He was the type of leader that would take the time to walk around the office to introduce himself to new hires or just to say Hi to the old timers. You don't see many CEO's do that in today's business world. I always felt like I was really appreciated when working with Jovan as we did the technical road show all over the country and beyond. Working with someone that was such a visionary was extremely fun and interesting, and lead to hours of discussions on topics that were way ahead of there time. I like to explain to folks how if you brought an idea to Jovan, the wheels would immediately begin to spin and he'd tell you multiple ways to market that idea. Brilliant, I tell ya!! I conclusion, I'd finish with this... I'm glad to know Jovan and can say he's a good friend to have by your side!" — Mitch Rick, Technical Pre-Sales Engineer, Digital Convergence Corp., reported to Hutton (Jovan) at Smithsonian Institution "Hutton is an extremely creative, motivated, driven team leader and a true innovator in every since of the word. I've worked for and with him on several projects over the last 12 or so years. Through patience and attention to the detail his work is refined, and consistent. As a friend and a professional he is very kind, and reliable. If you are looking for fresh, new, innovative, outside the box ideas and solutions- I highly recommend Hutton Pulitzer."" — Brandon J. White, Video Editor/Motion Graphic Artist, Digital Convergence / Net Talk Live, reported to Hutton (Jovan) at Smithsonian Institution "Mr. Pulitzer is one of the most creative and energetic business minded individuals that I have worked with. I very much appreciated his direct and clear leadership style. Mr. Pulitzer has a great business sense, very decisive and has a very entrepreneurial approach. NET TALK LIVE! was my very first job out of college. It has provided me with a strong foundation for success, and I owe that to Mr. Pulitzer and the strong leadership group that he put together. Hutton is a natural leader with the business skill and tenacity to achieve success in any venture.”" — Michael Scott Jr, In-field Producer, Avid Editor, Net Talk Live, managed Hutton (Jovan) at Smithsonian Institution Page53  "I have known Mr. Pulitzer for several years, and have worked with him on many different projects in several different fields. He is a brilliant, hard working, pioneer in many of these fields including technology, cacheology, broadcasting, and more! His knowledge of so many different areas of expertise makes him an asset and a leader in every endeavor he has engaged in, and it is a pleasure and an honor to work along side him - I will continue to do so with pride! ~Monty" — Monty Cook, Reporter, Metro Networks/Westwood One, worked directly with Hutton (Jovan) at Smithsonian Institution "Hutton conceived and delivered a great learning experience and enrichment activity for our kids here. They were totally engaged, and his masterfully, really professionally created presentation (audio, video, imagery and more), certainly conveyed a wealth of knowledge and experiences that the kids enthusiastically embraced. We are looking forward to having Hutton back, and hope to explore with him some evolving mentorship opportunities, especially videography & scripting, that virtually all ages of our students could benefit from." — Len Avecilla, was Hutton (Jovan)'s client Contact Hutton (Jovan) on LinkedIn Page54