Patents by Inventor Jan-Erik Steel

Jan-Erik Steel 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: 20220351472
    Abstract: There is disclosed a system for remote tracking of augmented reality media through a real-world environment. The system may use an augmented reality platform incorporating a camera and motion sensors to move about a physical space while an augmented reality object or characters are superimposed within that physical space. The augmented reality platform may move intelligently to keep the augmented reality media within frame as it moves or is adjusted. The augmented reality platform may present a basis upon which to build upon for superimposing augmented reality elements onto augmented reality media and the augmented reality platform as they move about within a space together. The platform may be used, for example, in a racing or platforming style game or experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Daniel Doptis, Jan-Erik Steel, Edward Tumbusch, Karthik Bala
  • Publication number: 20210192851
    Abstract: There is disclosed a system for remote tracking of augmented reality media through a real-world environment. The system may use an augmented reality platform incorporating a camera and motion sensors to move about a physical space while an augmented reality object or characters are superimposed within that physical space. The augmented reality platform may move intelligently to keep the augmented reality media within frame as it moves or is adjusted. The augmented reality platform may present a basis upon which to build upon for superimposing augmented reality elements onto augmented reality media and the augmented reality platform as they move about within a space together. The platform may be used, for example, in a racing or platforming style game or experience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Daniel Doptis, Jan-Erik Steel, Edward Tumbusch, Karthik Bala
  • Patent number: 11010975
    Abstract: There is disclosed a system for remote tracking of augmented reality media through a real-world environment. The system may use an augmented reality platform incorporating a camera and motion sensors to move about a physical space while an augmented reality object or characters are superimposed within that physical space. The augmented reality platform may move intelligently to keep the augmented reality media within frame as it moves or is adjusted. The augmented reality platform may present a basis upon which to build upon for superimposing augmented reality elements onto augmented reality media and the augmented reality platform as they move about within a space together. The platform may be used, for example, in a racing or platforming style game or experience.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: Velan Studios, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Doptis, Jan-Erik Steel, Edward Tumbusch, Karthik Bala
  • Patent number: 10835810
    Abstract: A videogame includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toys near or on the peripheral. Each of the toys includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. The toys include touchpoints that can be used to affect and navigate gameplay. Further, the toys include programmable payloads that can be programmed in response to gameplay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Doptis, Shea C. McCombs, Jan-Erik Steel
  • Patent number: 10610777
    Abstract: A videogame includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toys near or on the peripheral. Each of the toys includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. The toys include touchpoints that can be used to affect and navigate gameplay. Further, the toys include programmable payloads that can be programmed in response to gameplay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Doptis, Shea C. McCombs, Jan-Erik Steel
  • Publication number: 20180117461
    Abstract: A videogame includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toys near or on the peripheral. Each of the toys includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. The toys include touchpoints that can be used to affect and navigate gameplay. Further, the toys include programmable payloads that can be programmed in response to gameplay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2018
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel M. Doptis, Shea C. McCombs, Jan-Erik Steel
  • Patent number: 9868059
    Abstract: A videogame includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toys near or on the peripheral. Each of the toys includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. The toys include touchpoints that can be used to affect and navigate gameplay. Further, the toys include programmable payloads that can be programmed in response to gameplay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2018
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Doptis, Shea C. McCombs, Jan-Erik Steel
  • Publication number: 20170113131
    Abstract: A videogame includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toys near or on the peripheral. Each of the toys includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. The toys include touchpoints that can be used to affect and navigate gameplay. Further, the toys include programmable payloads that can be programmed in response to gameplay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel M. Doptis, Shea C. McCombs, Jan-Erik Steel
  • Publication number: 20170113129
    Abstract: A videogame includes a peripheral device that senses the presence and identity of toys near or on the peripheral. Each of the toys includes an identification device such as an RFID tag. Each of the toys is also associated with a corresponding game character or object. The toys include touchpoints that can be used to affect and navigate gameplay. Further, the toys include programmable payloads that can be programmed in response to gameplay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2015
    Publication date: April 27, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel M. Doptis, Shea C. McCombs, Jan-Erik Steel