NIKE had four patents in blockchain during Q1 2024. NIKE Inc’s patents filed in Q1 2024 focus on innovative methods for retail engagement and authenticating articles of clothing. The first patent describes a method for robotically cleaning worn articles in retail establishments and adorning them with user-selected adornments. The second patent outlines a method for authenticating clothing using machine-readable identifiers with digitally printed images containing ciphers representing authenticity, which are scanned and processed to access a digital token for authentication. GlobalData’s report on NIKE gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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NIKE grant share with blockchain as a theme is 50% in Q1 2024. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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Application: Robotic shoe cleaning system for improved retail engagement (Patent ID: US20240086902A1)
The patent filed by NIKE Inc. describes a method of retail engagement that involves receiving a worn article from a user in a retail establishment, cleaning the article using a robotic system with a rotating brush to remove dirt or debris, and adorning the outer surface of the article with user-selected adornments. The adornments may include digital identifiers, and users can receive digital collectables related to the worn article or chosen adornments, which are transferred to their account or digital wallet.
Additionally, the method includes imaging the worn article using LiDAR and visual cameras to generate digital images or models, presenting these to the user for selection and placement of adornments, and using a robotic applicator to apply the chosen adornments to the article. The digital collectables, including images or models of the worn article or adornments, can be cryptographically secured as nonfungible tokens on a digital blockchain ledger. The method is applicable to articles of footwear or clothing and involves fusing the adornments to the article using thermal energy or ultraviolet light. Overall, the patent outlines a comprehensive system for engaging users in the customization and enhancement of worn articles through robotic cleaning and adorning processes, with a focus on digital collectables and secure transactions.
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