J. Frank Shaffer

Innovative entrepreneur, inventor, and creative leader with over 30 years of experience in writing, film production, and technology development. Proven track record in launching successful companies and directing projects across various media. Holder of multiple US and international patents in diverse fields, including multimodal AI interfaces and wearable technology. Experienced in financial management and corporate sales, with a strong commitment to charitable initiatives.

• Multimodal AI Interfaces (multiple patents granted in USA, Australia, Africa and Europe / pending in a number of other jurisdictions) - At first glance, this multimodal AI platform might resemble a Bloomberg terminal, boasting four tiles, each capable of housing various media types, whiteboards, documents, websites, and more. It's a dedicated workspace and communications portal that also sits alongside a chat interface, allowing users to manipulate and refine AI generated content in real-time while integrating contextually relevant wrap-around tiles. An AI engine that can choreograph interactions along with a multimodal AI Agent that communicates in real time using a variety of multimedia tiles concurrently.
• Wearable Technology (granted in USA, India, and Australia) - This invention relates to articles, systems and processes for enabling a connection between physical objects and digital sources.
• Location Specific Multimedia System and Method - In a first broad form, the present invention provides a facility to provide multimedia content, whether user derived or otherwise, and associate it with particular seats at a venue. This may involve the incorporation of a code onto the seat and/or ticket, to provide a linkage to an internet or network based facility, where a history of such multimedia content can be accessed, including by reference to the particular seat.
• Multimedia Content Transactions (granted in USA) - This patent describes a transaction application for computing devices that automates personalized multimedia content based on user preferences. The application identifies the type of transaction and relevant multimedia content, then configures a tailored multimedia output to enhance the likelihood of successfully completing the transaction.
• Virtual Doorbells - This patent outlines a digital doorbell system that typically uses a QR code placed near the entrance of a dwelling. Visitors scan the QR code, and based on the occupant's availability or desire for privacy, a predetermined message is sent to the visitor's mobile device, streamlining communication and enhancing the visitor experience.