Patents by Inventor Dominic Koman Chan

Dominic Koman Chan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20080189175
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and system for advertisements to be sent, received and understood by recipients in a conducive matter in an interactive computer game environment. After one or more advertisements are displayed, the game player is interactively asked questions about the product or service, which when correctly responded to allows the player to earn rewards, including “gadgets” for improving performance in a game, or other benefits to the player. A correct answer to product or service-related questions signifies that the player comprehends the message integrated into the question. By properly framing the questions and providing for clues under certain circumstances, even complex or brand messages can be effectively communicated and verified to have been understood by the recipient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Inventor: Dominic Koman Chan
  • Publication number: 20020169893
    Abstract: A system and method is provided for synchronizing computer data such that work can be conducted from a remote location. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a computer data synchronization system includes a database, a server, and a synch application adapted to communicate with a plurality of reception devices through the server. More particularly, the synch application is adapted to receive synchronization data from a controlling one of the plurality of reception devices such that a portion of original computer data can be provided to the plurality of reception devices, where the portion of original computer data is based upon a synchronized portion of the original computer data that is being displayed on the controlling one of the plurality of reception devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2001
    Publication date: November 14, 2002
    Inventors: Li-Han Chen, Michael Lawrence Takayama, Dominic Koman Chan