Tampa – October 11, 2026 -- Blue Purpose founder Don Glidewell has been awarded his third U.S. patent tied to BOOMBOX, his emergency communications technology, extending an intellectual property portfolio built over more than 20 years in long-term care technology.
BOOMBOX addresses a specific operational problem: enabling organizations to communicate when emergencies disrupt normal operations. The latest patent expands Glidewell's holdings in emergency communications for mission-critical environments. The source does not disclose the patent's number, filing date or claims.
Glidewell is steering Blue Purpose toward AI tools for long-term care with the VIBE platform
Tampa-based Blue Purpose, a technology and data warehousing company, is developing VIBE, an integrated platform for long-term care organizations. The platform is designed to reduce administrative burdens, improve operational visibility, strengthen compliance and free caregivers to spend more time with residents.
Glidewell framed both product lines around a single question: how technology can help people make better decisions when it matters most. He said the same thinking drives emergency communications and AI support for caregivers and healthcare operations.
Glidewell holds state and national business honors and sits on the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council board
His recognitions include Mississippi's Top CEO and Top Entrepreneur, the Mississippi Healthcare Hero Award and the Florida Business Ambassador Award. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council and is an Amazon Best Selling Author.
The announcement carries no commercial metrics for BOOMBOX or VIBE, including no customer counts, revenue figures or launch dates.