Patents Examined by David L Lewis
  • Patent number: 12239883
    Abstract: The present disclosure introduces a method for providing substantially optimal training instructions to a user based on temperature measurements performed by a wearable device. The algorithm determines non-REM sleep phases of the user, measures the maximum temperature of the NREM sleep phase or an averaged value among the maximum values of several NREM sleep phases in a night, and it determines most appropriate training instructions for the user based on that temperature information. Gender and age may also have an effect in the training instruction determinations. Training information and alerts can be given via a smartphone application to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Oura Health Oy
    Inventor: Hannu Kinnunen
  • Patent number: 12239906
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for video transmission. According to one example, computer-readable storage media storing computer-readable instructions, which when executed by a computer having at least one processor, cause the computer to: change, during or after execution of a computer-implemented game, at least one current parameter of an avatar of a first distributor on the basis of second data or display in a second video, during or after execution of the computer-implemented game, an avatar of the first distributor and an avatar of at least any user of one or more users on the basis of the second data, wherein first data is data regarding at least any of the following: one or more users who jointly distributed a computer-implemented game with the first distributor, and one or more users who jointly distributed with the first distributor using an avatar of the first distributor and his/her own avatar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: GREE, INC.
    Inventor: Yosuke Kanaya
  • Patent number: 12236758
    Abstract: Mechanisms for wagering comprising: receiving bet information describing bets, wherein the bet information includes a bet amount and a bet position on a game wheel for each bet; determining a payout amount for each bet; receiving first wheel spin information including a first wheel stop position for a first spin of the game wheel; determining that the first wheel stop position is one of at least one multiplier position on the game wheel having a multiplier value, and applying the multiplier value to the payout amount for each bet; receiving final wheel spin information including a final wheel stop position for a final pin f of the game wheel; and determining that the final wheel stop position is one of non-multiplier positions on the game wheel, and causing payouts to be made to each of the bets having a bet position matching the final wheel stop position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: Evolution Malta Limited
    Inventors: Todd Haushalter, Fredrik Bjurle
  • Patent number: 12236741
    Abstract: An enhanced lottery media representation object such as a ticket, for example, permits a user to access certain desirable features using a communications device. In embodiments of the present invention, an improved physical lottery ticket is provided with one or more icons, such as code elements or graphic patterns, thereupon to enable a user with a properly enabled device to detect, such as by scanning or photographing the icon, or by maintaining the icon within a field of view, one or more of the icons to reveal one or more enhanced experiences via the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: IGT Global Solutions Corporation
    Inventor: James C. Barnes
  • Patent number: 12226687
    Abstract: A behavior of a character arranged in a virtual space is produced. The behavior of the character is produced in a first part, based on data including motion data obtained by a capture of a motion of a performer who plays the character, and the behavior of the character is produced in a second part, based on data depending on an input from the performer, the input obtained in a mode different from the capture. The character viewed from a predetermined point of view in the virtual space is capable of being displayed on a predetermined display unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: COLOPL, INC.
    Inventor: Dai Tsuchiya
  • Patent number: 12226703
    Abstract: An NFT system operates by receiving an application launch request for a game application having a game non-fungible token (NFT) associated therewith; generating, via the game application and in response to the application launch request, launch metadata; sending the launch metadata to an NFT wallet, the NFT wallet containing a private key associated with the game NFT; receiving, from the NFT wallet, a launch response that is generated based on the private key; generating, via the game application and based on the launch response, an ownership check; sending the ownership check to a blockchain system that stores the game NFT; receiving, from the blockchain system, an ownership validation response; and enabling, via the game application, play of the game when the ownership validation response indicates ownership of the game NFT is verified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2024
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2025
    Assignee: Galiant Arts, LLC
    Inventors: Mark Meyers, Bruce E. Stuckman, John W. Howard, Brian G. Howard, Gregory Meador
  • Patent number: 12220644
    Abstract: A watching system by which a game video is distributed to display devices of a plurality of watching users has: a computer; the computer accepting viewer operations by the plurality of watching users; the computer evaluating a mutual relationship of input of the viewer operation by each of the plurality of watching users; and the computer controlling an operation effect corresponding to the viewer operation so as to change based on evaluation result of the mutual relationship.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: KONAMI DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Uehara, Shigeru Chiba, Junki Hirai, Kai Inoue, Akira Sakai, Tsuguo Shinpo, Toshiaki Kanahara
  • Patent number: 12220642
    Abstract: A method for displaying a pre-ordered prop includes: displaying a process of performing actions by a virtual character in a virtual environment; updating an existing virtual resource of the virtual character after the virtual character completes the actions; and displaying, in response to a satisfaction of a pre-order reminder condition, all or part of pre-ordered props on a virtual environment picture using an entry control as a reference position, at least one of the pre-ordered props requiring a redemption resource higher than the existing virtual resource of the virtual character, the entry control being a control related to purchase of a virtual prop for the virtual character, and the pre-ordered props being set before or during a battle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2025
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventor: Shuai Jiang
  • Patent number: 12217543
    Abstract: A system includes a data interface in communication with one or more sensor systems configured to acquire measurement data for one or more participants in an activity. A processor in communication with the sensors via the data interface analyzes the measurement data to identify events associated with the environment and participants, extracts attributes associated with the events from the measurement data, predicts a movement outcome associated with one of the events based on the attributes, and generates one or more instructions based on the predicted movement outcome the instructions generated by the processor encoding timing and magnitude information selected to enhance attention to and recognition of the event.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Icuemotion LLC
    Inventor: Bérénice Mettler May
  • Patent number: 12214279
    Abstract: The disclosure discloses a user interface display method and apparatus, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes: displaying a user interface; receiving a display instruction from a server, the display instruction including data of a first-class object and data of a second-class object, the first-class object being a virtual object having obtained a larger quantity of virtual resources than a target virtual object, the second-class object being a virtual object having obtained a same or smaller quantity of virtual resources than the target virtual object; and displaying first visible information corresponding to the first-class object in the user interface, or displaying first visible information and second visible information corresponding to the second-class object in the user interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: TENCENT TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: Ka Ho Chan, Yin Pu
  • Patent number: 12214282
    Abstract: Targeted recommendations may be provided to specific user segments. The users may be segmented on or more user parameters that facilitate targeted provision of recommendations to the individual segments of users. A recommendation may prompt a user to take a recommended action in the game.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventors: Tian Lan, Bing Liu, Sainath Shenoy, Kenneth Yu, Liang Zhao
  • Patent number: 12208328
    Abstract: A plurality of information terminals present response information for machine learning. Explanatory information for the response information is input to the plurality of information terminals by a user. A server acquires the explanatory information and the response information.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: NEC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenichiro Ida, Hiroshi Kitajima
  • Patent number: 12208334
    Abstract: An information processing system comprising a computer configured to execute: executing, on the basis of a determination request operation input by a player, determination processing for determining one of a plurality of kinds of game media belonging to one of selected types currently being conducted; storing, as a possessed game medium, the determined game medium in a storage unit in association with a player ID; executing a prescribed game by using the possessed game medium stored in the storage unit; allowing the execution of the determination processing, during a certain period that is set for each player, for the selected type conducted in the past.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: CYGAMES, INC.
    Inventors: Seishi Kawasaki, Atsushi Yamazaki, Hiroaki Takaara
  • Patent number: 12211337
    Abstract: Gaming systems and methods for placing one or more sports bets at an electronic gaming machine (“EGM”) and for redeeming any winnings for one or more placed sports bet at an EGM.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Errol A. Ramos, Mathew H. Henderson, Paul C. Ewing, Erik B. Chalko, David C. Pence, Tyrell J. Atterberry, Kimberly A. Carestia
  • Patent number: 12211340
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention set forth systems, apparatuses and methods for implementing bonus features using subsymbols during game play. Accordingly, a gaming device can be configured to randomly overlay or otherwise associate zero, one, or more subsymbols on game symbols used in a game of chance. When subsymbols appear on game symbols that are randomly determined to be part of the game outcome, a bonus feature is triggered that may be used to modify awards provided from the game outcome. The presence of the subsymbols themselves may act as a trigger for a secondary bonus feature or event, or the subsymbols themselves may show random indicia within the subsymbol that provides a bonus modifier or other award.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Inventors: Bradley Berman, Jacob Lamb, Anthony Rath
  • Patent number: 12205434
    Abstract: Technology for managing a player session at a gaming table is disclosed. A table management system receives identifying information of a player seated at the gaming table transmitted by a mobile device associated with the player. The identifying information includes a seating position of the player at the gaming table, the seating position determined by the mobile device through interaction with a locating device placed at the seating position at the gaming table. The table management system generates the player session for the player for playing a wagering game at the gaming table using the identifying information of the player transmitted by the mobile device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: IGT
    Inventors: Kevin Higgins, Erik Petersen, Christopher Levin, Eduardo Meza, Jeffery Shepherd
  • Patent number: 12201900
    Abstract: A system and method for providing offers to facilitate users to complete active game actions in a game space are disclosed. Offers to forego a group of pending wait periods of active game actions may be generated and presented to the users at the same time or near the same time along with offers to forego these pending wait periods individually and separately. In some examples, for incentivizing the users to accept the offer to forego the group of pending wait periods, a discount may be determined for these offers with respect to the offers to forego the group of pending wait periods individually and separately. In some examples, selection of the group of pending wait periods may be made based on likelihoods as to whether the users will spend stored consideration to forego the group of pending wait periods individually and separately.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventors: Henry Rull, Luc Pieron, Kevin Simmons, Jay Jodway
  • Patent number: 12201909
    Abstract: A deck constructed according to a deck recipe corresponding to each level of each CPU player is similar to a CPU player deck corresponding to the CPU player and the level. Thus, a player can understand how to use cards in the deck constructed according to the deck recipe corresponding to the CPU player and the level in the course of repeatedly playing battles against the CPU player at the level. Thus, in this embodiment, it becomes easier for the player to use decks constructed according to deck recipes corresponding to individual levels of individual CPU players in battles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: CYGAMES, INC.
    Inventors: Daisuke Sato, Yui Matsumoto
  • Patent number: 12201906
    Abstract: A combat control method for a game object, a computer readable storage medium, and an intelligent terminal are provided. The combat control method includes: configuring a game object, where the game object includes first game units and second game units; configuring an arrangement area for the game object, where the arrangement area has n accommodation units for accommodating each game object in a horizontal direction, and m accommodation units for accommodating each game object in a vertical direction; obtaining a first arrangement column by separating along the vertical direction in the arrangement area, and placing the first game units in the first arrangement column; and obtaining second arrangement columns by separating along the vertical direction in the arrangement area that do not overlap the first arrangement column, and placing the second game units in second arrangement columns to form a combat lineup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: Shanghai Lilith Network Technology Company Limited
    Inventors: Yu Zhang, Pengfei Li, Xin Wan, Yikun Guo
  • Patent number: 12194372
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of operating a virtual controller in a gaming watch, comprising: by the virtual controller, receiving a wearer's gesture information including at least real-time spatial position data of a gyroscope, a real-time speed of current movement, an instantaneous turning speed, an instantaneous pitching speed and an instantaneous maximum speed; during continuous motion of the gyroscope, by the virtual controller, preprocessing the gesture information, and determining speed data generated by movement in a small range as “no real action” for removal; further processing valid data, including according to a configuration, dynamically generating specified grids to form a control panel of a virtual controller; moving a control object of the virtual controller; triggering determination result customized by the virtual controller; continuously adjusting a threshold, and converting the data; and identifying the data for display through an open source engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: Shenzhen Shimi Network Technology Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fang Zheng