US-12626317-B2 - System and method for capturing and authenticating human-generated inventions

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Abstract

A computer-implemented method for capturing and authenticating human-generated inventions. The method involves initiating a timestamped invention capture event; prompting a user to move a mobile device in a predetermined sequence detected by a sensor; and authenticating the user based on successful detection of this movement sequence. Upon authentication, the method prompts the user to answer a series of invention-related questions in a multimodal format, recording each response in distinct, timestamped sections. The responses are stored in a database as a text file that includes time and date records of the invention capture event, creating a secure, verifiable record of user-generated invention data. The method further provides a reliable system for capturing and attributing inventions accurately, thereby supporting patent-related processes requiring authenticated human inventorship.

Inventors

Richard Shattock
James Joyce

Assignees

Clear IP Ltd

Dates

Publication Date: 20260512
Application Date: 20250104
Priority Date: 20240501

Claims (14)

1 . A system, comprising: a mobile device comprising an accelerometer; a processor set; one or more computer-readable storage media; and program instructions stored on the one or more computer-readable storage media, the program instructions executable by the processor set to cause the processor set to: prompt a user to use the mobile device to respond to a series of questions in at least one of a text format, an audio format, or a video format; store the responses to the series of questions as a media file; receive data from the accelerometer corresponding to incidental movements of the mobile device caused by the user responding to the series of questions; and process the data from the accelerometer and the media file by: applying digital timestamps to the media file whereby an individual digital timestamp is applied to each response to each of the series of questions; applying digital timestamps to the data from the accelerometer whereby an individual digital timestamp is applied to each instance of incidental movements of the mobile device; and matching the digital timestamps of the media file to the digital timestamps of the data from the accelerometer to correlate responses to the series of questions with instances of comparatively high acceleration of the mobile device to thereby authenticate that a human user used the mobile device when responding to the series of questions.
2 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one format is a multimodal format comprising an audio format, a text format, and a video format.
3 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions further cause the processor set to prompt the user to submit visual evidence of an invention.
4 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the program instructions further cause the processor set to prompt the user to provide biometric data.
5 . The system of claim 1 , wherein the accelerometer is configured to detect and record the data corresponding to the incidental movements of the mobile device throughout the user responding to the series of questions.
6 . The system of claim 5 , wherein the data corresponding to the incidental movements of the mobile device comprises a unique digital signature corresponding to the user movements detected in one or more axes during the invention capture event.
7 . A computer-implemented method, comprising: prompting, by the computer, a user to use a mobile device to respond to a series of questions in at least one of a text format, an audio format, or a video format; storing the responses to the series of questions as a media file; receiving, by an accelerometer, data corresponding to incidental movements of the mobile device caused by the user responding to the series of questions; and processing the data from the accelerometer and the media file by: applying digital timestamps to the media file whereby an individual digital timestamp is applied to each response to each of the series of questions; applying digital timestamps to the data from the accelerometer whereby an individual digital timestamp is applied to each instance of incidental movements of the mobile device; and matching the digital timestamps of the media file to the digital timestamps of the data from the accelerometer to correlate responses to the series of questions with instances of comparatively high acceleration of the mobile device to thereby authenticate that a human user used the mobile device when responding to the series of questions.
8 . The computer-implemented method of claim 7 , further comprising prompting, by the computer, the user to submit visual evidence of an invention.
9 . The computer-implemented method of claim 7 , further comprising prompting, by the computer, the user to provide biometric data.
10 . The computer-implemented method of claim 7 , wherein the at least one format is a multimodal format comprising an audio format, a text format, and a video format.
11 . The computer-implemented method of claim 7 , wherein the accelerometer is configured to detect and record the data corresponding to the incidental movements of the mobile device throughout the user responding to the series of questions.
12 . The computer-implemented method of claim 11 , further comprising: generating, by the computer, a unique digital signature based on the data detected by the accelerometer; and associating, by the computer, the data detected by the accelerometer with the timestamps corresponding to the user responding to the series of questions.
13 . The computer-implemented method of claim 12 , further comprising: differentiating, by the computer, the unique digital signature to identify a set of user actions comprising: talking into the mobile device while holding the mobile device; texting; and recording video, based on the pattern of detected movement data along one or more of an x-axis, a y-axis, and a z-axis.
14 . A computer program implemented as non-transitory program instructions stored in a computer-readable storage media of a mobile device, the mobile device comprising: a processor set; and an accelerometer, wherein execution of the non-transitory program instructions by the processor set causes the processor set to: prompt a user to respond to a series of questions in at least one of a text format, an audio format, or a video format; store the responses to the series of questions as a media file; receive data from the accelerometer corresponding to incidental movements of the mobile device caused by the user responding to the series of questions; and process the data from the accelerometer and the media file by: applying digital timestamps to the media file whereby an individual digital timestamp is applied to each response to each of the series of questions; applying digital timestamps to the data from the accelerometer whereby an individual digital timestamp is applied to each instance of incidental movements of the mobile device; and matching the digital timestamps of the media file to the digital timestamps of the data from the accelerometer to correlate responses to the series of questions with instances of comparatively high acceleration of the mobile device to thereby authenticate that a human user used the mobile device when responding to the series of questions.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION AND INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119(a) to Irish Short-Term Patent Application No. S2024/0245, entitled “System and Method for Capturing and Authenticating Human-Generated Inventions,” filed on May 1, 2024. The entire disclosure of the prior application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to data processing, and more specifically to systems and methods for capturing and authenticating human-generated inventions. BACKGROUND The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into creative and inventive processes has advanced rapidly, leading to transformative developments across multiple fields. As AI systems increasingly contribute to the generation of new technologies, systems, and methods, distinguishing between inventions created by humans and those significantly assisted or generated by AI has become challenging. This distinction is critical in the domain of intellectual property rights, where patent eligibility traditionally requires a human inventor. Current solutions lack mechanisms to verify the human origin of an invention, a gap that presents both legal and ethical challenges. Many jurisdictions do not recognize AI-generated inventions as patentable without a human inventor, and as AI's capabilities expand, its potential to autonomously generate inventive solutions underscores the need for a reliable method to authenticate human involvement in the inventive process. This is essential to uphold the integrity of patent systems and ensure adherence to legislative frameworks that mandate human inventorship. Thus, there is a need for a system and method that can reliably capture and authenticate inventions, clearly distinguishing those derived from human intellectual contributions from those generated by AI. Such a system would support the enforcement of existing patent laws requiring human inventorship, thereby maintaining the patent system's role in incentivizing human innovation. The proposed system and method address these issues by providing a reliable means to capture and authenticate inventions based on the degree of human involvement, thereby ensuring correct attribution and compliance with human inventorship requirements. Thus, in view of the above, there is a long-felt need in the industry to address the aforementioned deficiencies and inadequacies. SUMMARY According to an embodiment of the disclosure, a computer-implemented method for capturing and authenticating human-generated inventions is described. The computer-implemented method includes triggering, by a computer, a timestamp event associated with the initiation of an invention capture event. The computer-implemented method further includes prompting, by the computer, a user to move a mobile device in a predetermined sequence of movements. The computer-implemented method includes receiving, by the computer, data related to the predetermined sequence of movements. The mobile device includes a sensor such as an inertial measurement device that is configured to detect the predetermined sequence of movements. The computer-implemented method further includes authenticating, by the computer, the user based on a successful detection of the predetermined sequence of movements. The computer-implemented method includes prompting, by the computer, the user to respond to a series of questions related to the invention in a multimodal format based on the authentication of the user to capture the invention. The computer-implemented method includes recording, by the computer, responses to each question in a set of separate sections, with each section being individually timestamped. The computer-implemented method further includes storing, by the computer, the responses in a database as a media file. Examples of the media file include but are not limited to a text file, an audio file, a video file, an image file, and an animation file. The text file includes a record of the invention capture event comprising at least one of a time event and a date event. According to one or more embodiments of the disclosure, a system for capturing an invention and authenticating an inventor is described. The system includes a processor set; a computer-readable storage media; and program instructions that are stored on the one or more computer-readable storage media. The program instructions are executable by the processor set to cause the processor set to trigger a timestamp event associated with an initiation of an invention capture event. The program instructions further cause the processor set to prompt a user to move a mobile device in a predetermined sequence of movements. The program instructions further cause the processor set to receive data related to the predetermined sequence of movements. The mobile device includes a sensor (such as an inertial measurement device) configured to detect the predetermi