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Proto receives Canadian patent recognition

Proto inventor and CEO David Nussbaum and Proto user, partner and investor Howie Mandel share a fist bump via hologram. Courtesy of Proto.

March 24, 2023

Proto Inc., a holographic communications and display platform launched in 2018, has received patent recognition from Canada, according to a press release.

In Canadian Patent #3146969, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office's department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development recognizes David Nussbaum, inventor and CEO at Proto, as inventor of "a holographic display device and methods of use for displaying a hologram-like image on a transparent monitor positioned at the front end of a three-dimensional interior lit display box." The patent describes the system as "A holographic display device for presenting a hologram-like image … [providing] a realistic appearance. A unique image capturing system for capturing the image to be displayed on the transparent monitor is also disclosed. The image capturing system transmits the image to the holographic display device in real-time or as a pre-recorded image..."

"This recognition of the originality of Proto's hardware and methods means so much to our whole team of executives and engineers," Nussbaum said in the release. "Canada has been home to some truly memorable accomplishments for Proto – this patent will help us protect our IP and continue to innovate."

"Our investors, like Tim Draper, recognized the originality and value of creating the world's first and only Holographic OS and tech platform, which features seamless mobile live beaming, enterprise level cloud CMS, fleet management, and a native app ecostsyem to scale Proto's patented hardware and software globally," Doug Barry, co-founder and CFO/COO at Proto Inc., said in the release.




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