US 11100163

Summary of U.S. Patent 11,100,163

Title: Photographic memory

Assignee: Mimzi LLC

Inventor: James L. Geer

Filing Date: November 29, 2018

Issue Date: August 24, 2021

Abstract: A system and method for collecting data may include a data collection device to obtain the data from a user, an apparatus for obtaining metadata for each word of the data from the user, an apparatus for obtaining a searchable transcript of the data and a device to store the searchable transcript. The metadata may be date data, time data, name data or location data and the data collection device may include a speech recognition engine to translate speech into searchable words. The speech recognition engine may provide a confidence level corresponding to the translation of the speech into searchable words, and the speech recognition engine may distinguish a first user and a second user in order to provide a first searchable transcript for the first user and a second searchable transcript for the second user. An ad transcript may be added to the searchable transcript, and the searchable transcript may be placed in a centralized community search database.

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Plain-Language Overview of Independent Claims:

Independent Claim 1: This claim describes a system for presenting location-based information to a mobile device. The system includes a database of location-based information for travelers, including both travel information and advertisements. A server automatically receives a mobile device's location and location-based information from the device itself. Based on the device's location, the server retrieves relevant travel information and a location-based advertisement that is also relevant to a spoken keyword. This retrieved advertisement is then presented to the user of the mobile device.

Independent Claim 11: This claim outlines a method for presenting location-based information to a mobile device. The method involves providing a database with location-based travel information and advertisements. A server then receives the location of a mobile device and other location-based information from it. Using this location, the server retrieves relevant travel information from the database.

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Litigation Context:

As of early 2026, U.S. Patent 11,100,163, assigned to Mimzi LLC, has been asserted in litigation. A notable case involved a suit against Honda Motor Co., which was dismissed without prejudice in February 2026. This indicates that while the specific case against Honda was concluded, the patent holder may refile the suit or assert the patent against other parties in the future. Mimzi LLC has been involved in other patent litigation related to voice recognition and location-based technologies. A search of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) dockets for 2026 did not reveal any currently pending appeals specifically related to this patent. However, given the recent district court activity, it is possible that future litigation or appeals could arise.