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).
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Publication number: 20220370903Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 11413524Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 3, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: Kabam, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Publication number: 20210165757Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: June 3, 2021Inventors: Michael C. DELAET, Robert OSHIMA, Kellen Christopher SMALLEY
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Patent number: 10929335Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Kabam, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Delaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
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Publication number: 20200330865Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 10709977Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 10, 2019Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Kabam, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 10413827Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 2, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 10395279Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 8, 2014Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Electronic Arts Inc.Inventors: Michael C. DeLaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
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Publication number: 20190227977Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Michael C. DELAET, Robert OSHIMA, Kellen Christopher SMALLEY
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Publication number: 20190143210Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2019Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 10248614Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 31, 2013Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: Kabam, Inc.Inventors: Michael C. Delaet, Robert Oshima, Kellen Christopher Smalley
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Patent number: 10231112Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.Inventors: Dae-Sik Oh, Michael C. DeLaet, Robert C. Pippert
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Patent number: 10226691Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: ELECTRONIC ARTS INC.Inventors: Michael C. DeLaet, Robert Oshima
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Patent number: 10188946Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 28, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Kabam, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 9744454Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 9, 2017Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Kabam, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 9669297Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: Aftershock Services, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 9539509Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 26, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Kabam, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Publication number: 20160038835Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2015Publication date: February 11, 2016Applicant: KABAM, INC.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 9168459Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: Kabam, Inc.Inventor: Michael C. DeLaet
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Patent number: 8543110Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 1, 2012Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Sprint Spectrum L.P.Inventors: Dae-Sik Oh, Michael C. DeLaet, Robert C. Pippert