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Patent drawing for Systems for providing electronic items having customizable locking mechanism
US 11,115,422 B2
Networking US 11,115,422 B2 Not in force

Systems for providing electronic items having customizable locking mechanism

A system lets someone send a digital item, like an image or a gift card, to another person, but it's locked behind a puzzle. The sender chooses the item and a puzzle with a clue and a secret solution. The recipient gets the clue and a special input field designed to match the solution. Only when they correctly solve the puzzle does the digital item become available to them.

Why it matters: Since 2019, the landscape of digital collectibles and secure, engaging digital gifting has expanded significantly. This system offers a novel method for transferring such items, adding a personalized puzzle layer for enhanced engagement or verification.

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Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build
SpecializedSoftware logic, user interfaces, secure data transmission

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