Company Website: Glolink Technologies Inc.
Patent Number: 12701182
Title: Mobile application for prioritized communication
Glolink Technologies Inc., based in Bentonville, Arkansas, has recently secured a patent for a mobile application designed to prioritize communication. The invention introduces a software system capable of superseding default mobile device settings, such as silent or do not disturb modes. This technology ensures that priority calls and messages from a preconfigured list, or broadcast messages within a defined group, are successfully delivered regardless of the recipient device current profile.
This invention is highly innovative because it directly addresses the limitations of standard mobile operating systems. By allowing an initiating user to bypass restrictive settings on a recipient device under specific, pre-authorized conditions, the application guarantees the delivery of urgent information. This is particularly valuable for permanent groups like families needing emergency contact capabilities, as well as temporary groups such as event attendees who require critical updates without disruptive background notifications.
Recognized as Arkansas Patent of the Month
The technology was awarded the patent of the month for the Arkansas state for the month of September 2026 granted by Swanson Reed. This accolade was given because the invention represents a significant advancement in telecommunications utility and public safety. By balancing user privacy with the necessity of urgent communication, Glolink Technologies Inc. demonstrated exceptional technical ingenuity, highlighting the robust level of software innovation emerging from the Arkansas technology sector.
Eligibility for the U.S. R&D Tax Credit
The practical applications of this patent require complex engineering that could be eligible for the Research and Development (R&D) tax credit in the USA. Developing an application that successfully overrides native operating system protocols necessitates a systematic process of experimentation. Software engineers would need to eliminate technical uncertainties related to cross-platform compatibility, security vulnerabilities, and efficient power consumption during continuous background monitoring. These development activities rely on the principles of computer science to create a functionally improved communication tool, aligning closely with the requirements of the IRS Four-Part Test for R&D tax credit eligibility.
