Patents by Inventor Michael C. DeLaet

Michael C. DeLaet 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: 20220370903
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2022
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 11413524
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Publication number: 20210165757
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating segmented notifications relating to a virtual space are disclosed. Such notifications may be segmented for different user segments within the virtual space. In some examples, the segmentation of the notification may be at least in part with respect to contents included in notification for different user segments. The content segmentation may be with respect to a communication style, pattern, format, a language expressed in, one or more culture references used and/or any other aspects related to contents that may be included in notifications for the different user segments. In some examples, the notifications may include incentive offers and may be segmented with respect to parameters of the incentive offers for presentation to the different user segments. In some implementations, transmission frequencies for transmitting notifications to the different user segments may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 3, 2021
    Inventors: Michael C. DELAET, Robert OSHIMA, Kellen Christopher SMALLEY
  • Patent number: 10929335
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating segmented notifications relating to a virtual space are disclosed. Such notifications may be segmented for different user segments within the virtual space. In some examples, the segmentation of the notification may be at least in part with respect to contents included in notification for different user segments. The content segmentation may be with respect to a communication style, pattern, format, a language expressed in, one or more culture references used and/or any other aspects related to contents that may be included in notifications for the different user segments. In some examples, the notifications may include incentive offers and may be segmented with respect to parameters of the incentive offers for presentation to the different user segments. In some implementations, transmission frequencies for transmitting notifications to the different user segments may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2021
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Delaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
  • Publication number: 20200330865
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 10709977
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 10413827
    Abstract: An online gaming system for adjusting game content presented to users in an online game. The system may adjust content based on mood profiles determined for the individual users. The system may comprise one or more processors configured to execute computer program modules. The system may include a game module configured to execute an instance of an online game and to implement the instance of the online game to facilitate participation of users in the online game. The system may include a biometrics module configured to obtain biometric characteristic information from user client computing platforms. The system may include a mood module configured to determine mood profiles for the users based on the biometric characteristic information. The system may include a content adjustment module configured to identify and effectuation presentation of content in the online game based on the mood profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 10395279
    Abstract: A method and system for in-game calendar-based item promotion for use by groups of users in the game, such as alliances. The users have a shared calendar in which dates and times are scheduled for group activities and additional relevant information may be entered. The system and method include ways of identifying scheduled dates and times and activities and promoting items which may be helpful for the scheduled activities. The users are encouraged to purchase the promoted items. In addition, certain actions may be recommended to the users based on the scheduled dates, times, and activities and associated information. Scheduling incentives may be used to encourage users to play the game at preferred dates and/or times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. DeLaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
  • Publication number: 20190227977
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating segmented notifications relating to a virtual space are disclosed. Such notifications may be segmented for different user segments within the virtual space. In some examples, the segmentation of the notification may be at least in part with respect to contents included in notification for different user segments. The content segmentation may be with respect to a communication style, pattern, format, a language expressed in, one or more culture references used and/or any other aspects related to contents that may be included in notifications for the different user segments. In some examples, the notifications may include incentive offers and may be segmented with respect to parameters of the incentive offers for presentation to the different user segments. In some implementations, transmission frequencies for transmitting notifications to the different user segments may be determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Inventors: Michael C. DELAET, Robert OSHIMA, Kellen Christopher SMALLEY
  • Publication number: 20190143210
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2019
    Publication date: May 16, 2019
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 10248614
    Abstract: A system and method for facilitating segmented notifications relating to a virtual space are disclosed. Such notifications may be segmented for different user segments within the virtual space. In some examples, the segmentation of the notification may be at least in part with respect to contents included in notification for different user segments. The content segmentation may be with respect to a communication style, pattern, format, a language expressed in, one or more culture references used and/or any other aspects related to contents that may be included in notifications for the different user segments. In some examples, the notifications may include incentive offers and may be segmented with respect to parameters of the incentive offers for presentation to the different user segments. In some implementations, transmission frequencies for transmitting notifications to the different user segments may be determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Delaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
  • Patent number: 10231112
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for emitting pilot beacons. The method includes a base station system emitting a pilot beacon on a first air interface protocol. The base station system wirelessly receives a registration message for a mobile station that detected the pilot beacon on the first air interface protocol. The registration message includes a registration request seeking registration of the mobile station under the first air interface protocol with the base station system. In response to the received registration message, the base station system makes a determination that the mobile station is capable of operating on a second air interface protocol different from the first air interface protocol. In response to the determination, the base station system emits at least one pilot beacon on the second air interface protocol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.
    Inventors: Dae-Sik Oh, Michael C. DeLaet, Robert C. Pippert
  • Patent number: 10226691
    Abstract: An online gaming system for automating purchases of virtual items for users of the online game even when users are logged off. Users may input purchase instructions for setting and/or scheduling automatic purchases of virtual items through a shop interface. Purchase instructions may include purchase criteria which must be satisfied for the purchase to be realized. After a purchase is completed, the user's inventory of items may be updated to reflect the newly purchased items so that the user can use the items when logged in.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.
    Inventors: Michael C. DeLaet, Robert Oshima
  • Patent number: 10188946
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 9744454
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 9669297
    Abstract: An online gaming system for adjusting game content presented to users in an online game. The system may adjust content based on mood profiles determined for the individual users. The system may comprise one or more processors configured to execute computer program modules. The system may include a game module configured to execute an instance of an online game and to implement the instance of the online game to facilitate participation of users in the online game. The system may include a biometrics module configured to obtain biometric characteristic information from user client computing platforms. The system may include a mood module configured to determine mood profiles for the users based on the biometric characteristic information. The system may include a content adjustment module configured to identify and effectuation presentation of content in the online game based on the mood profiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Aftershock Services, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 9539509
    Abstract: Dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2017
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Publication number: 20160038835
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the user's device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Applicant: KABAM, INC.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 9168459
    Abstract: One aspect of the disclosure relates to dynamically altering an in-game experience based on a user's connection to the online game. The online game may monitor connection strength of a device of the user to a network via which the user may access the online game. The online game may dynamically alter the user's experience based on the connection strength of the device. The online game may make available or remove the availability of one or more modes of game play to the user based on the connection strength of the users device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Assignee: Kabam, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
  • Patent number: 8543110
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and apparatus for providing a pilot-beacon on behalf of one or more base stations, such as one or more femtocells. A pilot-beacon transmitter, separate from the base stations, determines the locations of coverage areas of the base stations and then dynamically configures a pilot-beacon radiation pattern to encompass (approximately) the determined coverage areas. That way, a mobile station may detect the pilot beacon and initiate scanning of coverage provided by the base stations. Optimally, the method can be used to provide a pilot beacon for femtocells, thereby avoiding the need for the femtocells to include pilot beacon transmission functions and thus possibly decreasing the cost of the femtocells. The pilot-beacon transmitter or another entity may also be configured to receive and forward GPS signals to the base stations, possibly offsetting GPS timing based on measured delays for communication with the base stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.
    Inventors: Dae-Sik Oh, Michael C. DeLaet, Robert C. Pippert