Patents by Inventor John Reine

John Reine 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).

  • Patent number: 10434420
    Abstract: A video game includes an audio-video stream combined with game graphics and game sounds. The game graphics are overlaid on the video stream and updated in synchronization with the stream. Update of the game graphics and sounds depends on inputs received from a game player. The game player may provide input using a game controller coupled to the video game by an adapter. The video game may play on a Blu-ray player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Bala, John Reine
  • Publication number: 20180071636
    Abstract: A video game includes an audio-video stream combined with game graphics and game sounds. The game graphics are overlaid on the video stream and updated in synchronization with the stream. Update of the game graphics and sounds depends on inputs received from a game player. The game player may provide input using a game controller coupled to the video game by an adapter. The video game may play on a Blu-ray player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 15, 2018
    Inventors: Karthik Bala, John Reine
  • Patent number: 9808724
    Abstract: A video game includes an audio-video stream combined with game graphics and game sounds. The game graphics are overlaid on the video stream and updated in synchronization with the stream. Update of the game graphics and sounds depends on inputs received from a game player. The game player may provide input using a game controller coupled to the video game by an adapter. The video game may play on a Blu-ray player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Karthik Bala, John Reine
  • Patent number: 9384887
    Abstract: A first device may be paired to a second device, with the first and second devices including inductive elements, the devices may be paired by aligning a first magnetic element of a first device and a second magnetic element of a second device. At least one additional magnetic element is used to redirect magnetic fields generated by the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element away from the inductive elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Leyland, John Reine
  • Publication number: 20150077206
    Abstract: A first device may be paired to a second device, with the first and second devices including inductive elements, the devices may be paired by aligning a first magnetic element of a first device and a second magnetic element of a second device. At least one additional magnetic element is used to redirect magnetic fields generated by the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element away from the inductive elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Leyland, John Reine
  • Patent number: 8894459
    Abstract: A first device may be paired to a second device, with the first and second devices including inductive elements, the devices may be paired by aligning a first magnetic element of a first device and a second magnetic element of a second device. At least one additional magnetic element is used to redirect magnetic fields generated by the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element away from the inductive elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Leyland, John Reine
  • Publication number: 20140273714
    Abstract: A first device may be paired to a second device, with the first and second devices including inductive elements, the devices may be paired by aligning a first magnetic element of a first device and a second magnetic element of a second device. At least one additional magnetic element is used to redirect magnetic fields generated by the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element away from the inductive elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Robert Leyland, John Reine
  • Publication number: 20120071238
    Abstract: A video game includes an audio-video stream combined with game graphics and game sounds. The game graphics are overlaid on the video stream and updated in synchronization with the stream. Update of the game graphics and sounds depends on inputs received from a game player. The game player may provide input using a game controller coupled to the video game by an adapter. The video game may play on a Blu-ray player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Inventors: Karthik Bala, John Reine
  • Patent number: 7577757
    Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing a multiplicity of devices in a multimedia environment is described. The system has at least one central storage and interface device, wherein audio, video, and photographic information including content information and content management information, relating to at least one user, are stored in digital form. The system further has a plurality of zones each having a zone specific storage and interface device being capable of storing or interfacing with information stored in the central storage and interface device, wherein audio, video, or photographic information, relating to at least one user, contained within each one of the plurality of zone specific storage and interface devices and the central storage and interface device, are updated in relation with other zone specific storage and interface devices and the central storage and interface device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: ReQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Nick Carter, Ronald Cococcia, Zachary Piech, John Reine, Silvan Sauter, Steven Vasquez, Craig Willis, Hyung-Jun Brutus Youn
  • Publication number: 20070043847
    Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing a multiplicity of devices in a multimedia environment is described. The system has at least one central storage and interface device, wherein audio, video, and photographic information including content information and content management information, relating to at least one user, are stored in digital form. The system further has a plurality of zones each having a zone specific storage and interface device being capable of storing or interfacing with information stored in the central storage and interface device, wherein audio, video, or photographic information, relating to at least one user, contained within each one of the plurality of zone specific storage and interface devices and the central storage and interface device, are updated in relation with other zone specific storage and interface devices and the central storage and interface device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Harry Carter, Ronald Cococcia, Zachary Piech, John Reine, Silvan Sauter, Steven Vasquez, Craig Willis, Hyung-Jun Youn
  • Patent number: 7136934
    Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing a multiplicity of devices in a multimedia environment is described. The system has at least one central storage and interface device, wherein audio, video, and photographic information including content information and content management information, relating to at least one user, are stored in digital form. The system further has a plurality of zones each having a zone specific storage and interface device being capable of storing or interfacing with information stored in the central storage and interface device, wherein audio, video, or photographic information, relating to at least one user, contained within each one of the plurality of zone specific storage and interface devices and the central storage and interface device, are updated in relation with other zone specific storage and interface devices and the central storage and interface device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: ReQuest, Inc.
    Inventors: Harry Nick Carter, Ronald Cococcia, Zachary Piech, John Reine, Silvan Sauter, Steven Vasquez, Craig Willis, Hyung-Jun Brutus Youn
  • Publication number: 20020194309
    Abstract: A system and method for synchronizing a multiplicity of devices in a multimedia environment is described. The system has at least one central storage and interface device, wherein audio, video, and photographic information including content information and content management information, relating to at least one user, are stored in digital form. The system further has a plurality of zones each having a zone specific storage and interface device being capable of storing or interfacing with information stored in the central storage and interface device, wherein audio, video, or photographic information, relating to at least one user, contained within each one of the plurality of zone specific storage and interface devices and the central storage and interface device, are updated in relation with other zone specific storage and interface devices and the central storage and interface device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 19, 2002
    Inventors: Harry Nick Carter, Ronald Cococcia, Zachary Piech, John Reine, Silvan Sauter, Steven Vasquez, Craig Willis, Hyung-Jun Brutus Youn