EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--edatanetworks Inc. today announced the granting of U.S. Patent No. 12,277,836, by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). This pioneer patent reflects a foundational invention that bridges immersive metaverse experiences with real-world economic and social outcomes – defining a new category of engagement where virtual interaction, responsible gaming, and AI-enabled philanthropy converge.
It introduces a process enabling participants in live metaverse competitions, accessed via VR headsets and real-world booking entities, to place wagers that trigger verified contributions to community causes. Compatible with a range of immersive devices, including smart glasses, the system allows users to engage from anywhere, linking real-world wagers to charitable impact with measurable results.
The result is a frictionless, AI-powered loop connecting entertainment, digital commerce, and philanthropy – demonstrating how immersive platforms can deliver measurable community benefit. Contribution amounts are dynamically calculated using algorithmic probability factors, creating a seamless cycle between engagement and social good.
“This isn’t just a technological milestone – it’s a pioneering approach that acts as a blueprint for how immersive platforms can drive measurable impact with intelligent commerce,” said Terry Tietzen, CEO of edatanetworks. “It reflects a future where every digital interaction can be a force for good.”
“Patent 12,277,836 joins a class of category-defining pioneer inventions: a breakthrough that reframes how immersive environments can catalyze contributions,” said Tietzen. “This technology isn’t just engaging – it’s engineered for impact and at the leading edge of a rapidly evolving landscape – where immersive environments become catalysts for contributions. With patents spanning AI, blockchain, payments, and metaverse engagement, edatanetworks continues to create intellectual property aligned with the next generation of civic infrastructure, creator economies, and responsible technology.”
About edatanetworks
edatanetworks Inc. (edata), edatanetworks.com, is a privately held intellectual property company with an extensive portfolio of patents granted by the USPTO and global jurisdictions. Its innovations span artificial intelligence, blockchain, payments, and immersive metaverse engagement—creating platforms that unite commerce, technology, and community impact.
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