Los Angeles, California, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Proto Inc., the holographic display and communication platform, has been patented by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Invented in 2018, Proto has made headlines worldwide for inspiring leaders, athletes, entertainers, educators and artists around the world to create deeper connections, save time and money and reduce carbon damage.

Proto is the first standalone plug-and-play human-sized hologram device running on the Proto OS and the cloud, and is constantly updated with new and exciting software features and applications, including Proto’s new Beam mobile app. The Proto M, a full-size desktop version of the Epic, also runs on Proto’s proprietary operating system and software platform and will be available in Q4 2022. The M has already won awards from CES, SXSW and Fast Company and has been adopted by AT&T, CAA and SAG/AFTRA for projects.

patent no. US 11,428,952 (B2) describes Proto as “a holographic display device for presenting a hologram-like image…[providing] a realistic appearance. A unique image capture system for capturing the image to be displayed on the transparent monitor is also disclosed. The image capture system transmits the image to the holographic display device in real-time or as a pre-recorded image….” The document also notes Proto’s onboard cameras and speakers that make it self-sufficient and telepresence-capable.

“Until now, you had to be a deceased rapper or an eccentric billionaire to beam anywhere as a hologram. I invented Proto so that one day everyone could explore the world in real time via holoportation.” said Proto Inc. inventor and CEO David Nussbaum. “Although we are already beaming people around the world on a daily basis, the recognition and protection of the USPTO proves that my dream has become a reality.”

Operating in many areas from entertainment to education to retail, Proto is rapidly growing as an enterprise telecom solution…