New Jersey Patent of the Month – August 2024
IoTecha Corp’s inventive leap combines electric vehicle (EV) charging with virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) environments, revolutionizing how users interact with both worlds. This new method creates an integrated experience, where the act of charging your EV transforms into an immersive digital event.
When an EV user enters the proximity of a charger, the system can mint a non-fungible token (NFT) for the user’s crypto wallet upon completing the charging session. The NFTs, customized based on real-world data like charging efficiency, location, and weather, provide unique digital assets to commemorate each session. Further, the NFTs are linked to a virtual marketplace where users can trade, share, or unlock exclusive digital content within metaverse environments.
The innovation doesn’t stop at NFTs. This method also captures virtual world information from the user’s interaction with VR and AR devices. Whether it’s avatars, digital worlds, or even exclusive virtual property, IoTecha envisions a future where charging your EV is an entryway into enhanced social and virtual experiences.
By integrating advertisements and promotional content within both the real and virtual spaces during the charging process, IoTecha’s system offers a novel, engaging platform for EV users. This convergence of electric mobility, blockchain technology, and immersive digital realities represents an exciting step forward in both user experience and sustainable energy tech. IoTecha’s solution has the potential to redefine how we think about the simple act of charging our vehicles, making it part of a broader digital ecosystem.
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