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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 13, 2018
Filed:
Oct. 01, 2013
Andrew Grossman, Hopkins, MN (US);
Kenneth F. Krutsch, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Andrew Grossman, Hopkins, MN (US);
Kenneth F. Krutsch, Minnetonka, MN (US);
Ambient Consulting, LLC, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Abstract
A system and method are presented to allow audio communication between users concerning an image. The originator of the communication uses a mobile device app to select an image and record an audio commentary. The image and commentary are encoded together into a video file. The app uses a server to analyze the recipient address to determine the preferred mode of delivery. If the recipient is a known user of the app, the file is delivered through a proprietary communication system and viewed by the recipient using the app. Otherwise, the originator's app delivers the file through MMS or e-mail for the recipient to view using a standard video player. E-mail and MMS communications include a link for the recipient to download the app. The recipient can download the app and register as a user, which causes a server to download previously delivered files to the new user's app.