This category contains 2 granted patents from 2 companies: Nant Holdings (1) and Wazuzu (1).
Wazuzu's patent covers a platform that converts mobile geolocation gameplay into tradeable NFT assets with real-world redemption value, connecting in-game rewards to blockchain marketplaces. Nant Holdings' patent describes location-based virtual goods transactions where mobile devices scan real-world scenes to enable purchases of digital game items from nearby merchants.
Wazuzu received 1 patent describing a system that transforms location-based game rewards into NFTs with persistent, evolving value. The approach allows players to redeem portions of their rewards for real-world items while the remaining NFT asset continues to hold tradeable value, with its worth recalculated based on what remains unredeemed and the probability of future item additions. This differs from traditional game rewards that simply disappear once used, instead creating assets that maintain blockchain marketplace liquidity throughout their lifecycle.
Nant Holdings received 1 patent for connecting physical locations to virtual item purchases through image recognition. The technology captures real-world scenes with a mobile device camera, then uses a reconciliation matrix to match location-derived attributes to digital game goods offered by nearby merchants. The system handles transaction settlement across multiple accounts and parties without requiring point-of-sale hardware, relying on environmental image analysis rather than NFC tags or barcode scanning to trigger the purchasing flow.
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