Patents by Inventor Mark Jonathan Pincus

Mark Jonathan Pincus 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).

  • Limiting transfer of virtual currency in a multiuser online game
    Patent number: 10163306
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for limiting transfer of virtual currency in an online game. One method includes an operation for receiving, at a server, a purchase order for virtual currency from a first player. The purchase order is made with legal currency, and the virtual currency is usable within a computer-implemented gambling game. Further, the method includes operations for using a particular type of virtual currency available in an account of the first player to purchase a virtual item and a beneficiary is selected for crediting the virtual item. Account of the first player is adjusted to reflect the purchase of the virtual item and the account of the beneficiary is updated to credit the virtual item.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Arieh Luxton, Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Carl Eric Schiermeyer, Stephen Henry Schoettler
  • Limiting Transfer of Virtual Currency in a Multiuser Online Game
    Publication number: 20170309129
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for limiting transfer of virtual currency in an online game. One method includes an operation for receiving, at a server, a purchase order for virtual currency from a first player. The purchase order is made with legal currency, and the virtual currency is usable within a computer-implemented gambling game. Further, the method includes operations for using a particular type of virtual currency available in an account of the first player to purchase a virtual item and a beneficiary is selected for crediting the virtual item. Account of the first player is adjusted to reflect the purchase of the virtual item and the account of the beneficiary is updated to credit the virtual item.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Arieh Luxton, Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Carl Eric Schiermeyer, Stephen Henry Schoettler
  • Limiting transfer of virtual currency in a multiuser online game
    Patent number: 9704344
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for limiting transfer of virtual currency in an online game. One method includes an operation for receiving, at a server, a purchase order for virtual currency from a first player. The purchase order is made with legal currency, and the virtual currency is usable within a computer-implemented gambling game. Further, the method includes operations for crediting an account of the first player with virtual currency, and for enabling the first player to make transfers of the virtual currency to other players. The transfers of virtual currency from the first player to other players are then limited, such as by limiting the amount, the frequency, or the recipients of the transfers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Arieh Luxton, Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Carl Eric Schiermeyer, Stephen Henry Schoettler
  • Virtual playing chips in a multiuser online game network
    Patent number: 9280875
    Abstract: In various embodiments, virtual currency is used within a multiplayer online game in a restricted manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Jonathan Pincus, Michael Arieh Luxton, Matthew Adam Ocko, Carl Eric Schiermeyer, Stephen Henry Schoettler
  • EMBEDDING OF GAMES INTO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
    Publication number: 20150072780
    Abstract: Systems and methods for embedding and tracking revenue from fully operational games into third party websites are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Harsimran Singh, Tim Terence Trampedach
  • Embedding of games into third party websites
    Patent number: 8894482
    Abstract: Systems and methods for embedding and tracking revenue from fully operational games into third party websites are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Harsimran Singh, Tim Terence Trampedach
  • Virtual playing chips in a multiuser online game network
    Patent number: 8439747
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for executing game transactions in an online game to acquire virtual currency. One method includes an operation for detecting a request from a player to purchase virtual currency for use in the online game. Cash or credit is received, in an online transaction, to make the purchase of the virtual currency. The virtual currency of the online game is not redeemable for cash or credit so the virtual currency cannot be considered gambling proceeds. The method further includes an operation for crediting the player with an amount of virtual currency based on the amount of the received cash or credit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Jonathan Pincus, Michael Arieh Luxton, Matthew Adam Ocko, Carl Eric Schiermeyer, Stephen Henry Schoettler
  • Embedding of games into third party websites
    Patent number: 8353760
    Abstract: Systems and methods for embedding and tracking revenue from fully operational games into third party websites are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Harsimran Singh, Tim Terence Trampedach
  • Embedding of games into third party websites
    Patent number: 8257174
    Abstract: Systems and methods for embedding and tracking revenue from fully operational games into third party websites are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Jonathan Pincus, Matthew Adam Ocko, Harsimran Singh, Tim Terence Trampedach
  • Embedding of games into third party websites
    Patent number: 8202159
    Abstract: Systems and methods for embedding and tracking revenue from fully operational games into third party websites are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Harsimran Singh, Tim Terence Trampedach
  • EMBEDDING OF GAMES INTO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
    Publication number: 20120015724
    Abstract: Systems and methods for embedding and tracking revenue from fully operational games into third party websites are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Harsimran Singh, Tim Terence Trampedach
  • VIRTUAL PLAYING CHIPS IN A MULTIUSER ONLINE GAME NETWORK
    Publication number: 20120015715
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for executing game transactions in an online game to acquire virtual currency. One method includes an operation for detecting a request from a player to purchase virtual currency for use in the online game. Cash or credit is received, in an online transaction, to make the purchase of the virtual currency. The virtual currency of the online game is not redeemable for cash or credit so the virtual currency cannot be considered gambling proceeds. The method further includes an operation for crediting the player with an amount of virtual currency based on the amount of the received cash or credit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: Zynga Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Arieh Luxton, Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Carl Eric Schiermeyer, Stephen Henry Schoettler
  • EMBEDDING OF GAMES INTO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
    Publication number: 20120015725
    Abstract: Systems and methods for embedding and tracking revenue from fully operational games into third party websites are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Harsimran Singh, Tim Terence Trampedach
  • EMBEDDING OF GAMES INTO THIRD PARTY WEBSITES
    Publication number: 20120015747
    Abstract: Systems and methods for embedding and tracking revenue from fully operational games into third party websites are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Harsimran Singh, Tim Terence Trampedach
  • Virtual Playing Chips in a Multiuser Online Game Network
    Publication number: 20100227675
    Abstract: In various embodiments, virtual currency is used within a multiplayer online game in a restricted manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: Zynga Game Network, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Arieh Luxton, Matthew Adam Ocko, Mark Jonathan Pincus, Carl Eric Schiermeyer, Stephen Henry Schoettler