A new PATROLL contest, with a $2,000 cash prize, was added seeking prior art on at least claim 1 of U.S. Patent 10,115,292, owned by Safety Direct, LLC, an NPE. The ‘292 patent generally relates to a device, where if the mobile device or important small item is removed beyond a user-defined distance, a visual and noise alarm will activate, thus immediately letting the owner and others know that a theft has occurred. The ‘292 patent has been asserted against Samsung, Apple, Alphabet, Zepp, and Tesla.

The contest will expire on November 30, 2023. Please visit PATROLL for more information and to submit an entry for this contest.