Proof of Usefulness Report

Tradewinds Technology

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+33
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a patent-holding entity (Tradewinds Technology) with valid issued U.S. patents in UAV defense and AI infrastructure. However, the submission contains significant discrepancies: verifiable commercial traction is non-existent, the claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for specialized aerospace IP, and the stated market cap ($50k) contradicts the claimed team size of 30. The name 'WhisperHeart' appears to be a separate, low-traction content creation alias unrelated to the core industrial patents described.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+32.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+102.0
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal+32.675
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+33

Project Details

Description
Tradewinds Technology develops and licenses AI technology systems and products for urban air mobility, transportation, digital health, IoT wearables, and other markets. We have issued Patents: The UAV Defense System (U.S. Patent #11,022,407, issued June 1, 2021), and The Artificially Intelligent Skyway (U.S. Patent #11,995,992, issued May 28, 2024), and other AI technology patents-pending.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline