Patents by Inventor Michael W. Shore
Michael W. Shore 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: 20230394930Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can be then made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20230325924Abstract: Methods and systems for providing a user with a proprietary asset corresponding to a name, image or likeness (NIL) of a college athlete, can involve allowing a user through a user interface to choose to affiliate an NIL identifier(s) in a relational database with a user transaction, wherein the user transaction is associated through the relational database to the NIL identifier(s) so that a college athlete(s) respectively associated with the NIL identifier(s) can receive a financial benefit from the user transaction. As a result of the user transaction, the user can be permitted to receive an NIL benefit from the college athlete(s), the NIL benefit including, for example, a non-fungible token image of the college athlete(s), a digital image of the college athlete(s), a likeness of the college athlete(s), a communication from or on behalf of the college athlete(s), and so on.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Patent number: 11783679Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can be then made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20220122425Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can be then made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2021Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Patent number: 11282343Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can be then made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20210217279Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can then be made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2021Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Patent number: 10916103Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can then be made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2016Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20200066107Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can be then made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Patent number: 10504333Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can be then made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Patent number: 10013853Abstract: Methods and systems for conducting a competition within a gaming environment. Two or more players can be enabled to electronically access a gaming environment over a communication network. The players can be registered to allow, access to a competition within the gaming environment. Each player can be enabled to compete against one or more other players by selecting from macro events displayed in the gaming environment one or more micro event outcomes to future micro events, the micro event outcomes randomized to prevent cheating. A selection of the micro outcomes utilizes a number of points or credits, wherein each selection of a micro outcome increases a selecting player's points or credit balance if the micro outcome occurs or decreases the points or credit balance if the micro outcome selected does not occur.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2017Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Patent number: 9978218Abstract: A method and system for micro-betting. One or more micro-bets can be electronically placed with respect to one or more micro-events associated with an event during a round of micro-betting. One or more wages with respect to the micro-bet(s) can be managed and controlled during the round of micro-betting. The wager(s) can be managed and controlled remote from electronically placing the micro-bet(s) during the round of micro-betting. Additionally, a portion of a profit can be automatically obtained with respect to the round of micro-bets in exchange for the aforementioned managing and controlling of the wager(s) with respect to the micro-bet(s) during the round of micro-betting.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2014Date of Patent: May 22, 2018Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20180089955Abstract: Methods and systems for conducting a competition within a gaming environment. Two or more players can be enabled to electronically access a gaming environment over a communication network. The players can be registered to allow, access to a competition within the gaming environment. Each player can be enabled to compete against one or more other players by selecting from macro events displayed in the gaming environment one or more micro event outcomes to future micro events, the micro event outcomes randomized to prevent cheating. A selection of the micro outcomes utilizes a number of points or credits, wherein each selection of a micro outcome increases a selecting player's points or credit balance if the micro outcome occurs or decreases the points or credit balance if the micro outcome selected does not occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2017Publication date: March 29, 2018Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20170337575Abstract: Data collected from consumers (e.g., sports fans, spectators, gamers, shoppers) based on their participation associated with an event (e.g., a sporting event, a broadcasted show, an online contest, shopping) can be used to effect the allocation of credit (e.g., points, ratings, fees, money, equity) to select service providers (e.g., sports teams, sport team members, sports team coaches, shows, actors, video game competition, providers of highlighted products at a shopping center, a particular store). Data can be in the form of profile information, location, and input/feedback regarding an event. Data can be collected from a portable electronic device (e.g., smartphone) used by consumers. Feedback can be provided to consumers. Participation associated with an event can be by consumer attendance at an event as determined by portable electronic device location information. Participation can also be provided in the form of consumer input on a user interface associated with their portable electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Samir Varma, Luis M. Ortiz
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Patent number: 9811976Abstract: Methods and systems for conducting a competition within a gaming environment. Two or more players can be enabled to electronically access a gaming environment over a communication network. The players can be registered to allow access to a competition within the gaming environment. Each player can be enabled to compete against one or more other players by selecting from macro events displayed in the gaming environment one or more micro event outcomes to future micro events, the micro event outcomes randomized to prevent cheating. A selection of the micro outcomes utilizes a number of points or credits, wherein each selection of a micro outcome increases a selecting player's points or credit balance if the micro outcome occurs or decreases the points or credit balance if the micro outcome selected does not occur.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2016Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20170308930Abstract: A vehicle advertising system includes an electronic display located on a vehicle, the electronic display operably connected to a microcontroller. A vehicle brake pedal is operably connected to the microcontroller and the electronic display, wherein when an operator of the vehicle applies the brake pedal, one or more messages are displayed on the electronic display and when the operator releases the brake pedal, the message (or messages) is no longer displayed via the electronic display.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventor: Michael W. Shore
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Publication number: 20170186277Abstract: A method and system for micro-betting. One or more micro-bets can be electronically placed with respect to one or more micro-events associated with an event during a round of micro-betting. One or more wages with respect to the micro-bet(s) can be managed and controlled during the round of micro-betting. The wager(s) can be managed and controlled remote from electronically placing the micro-bet(s) during the round of micro-betting. Additionally, a portion of a profit can be automatically obtained with respect to the round of micro-bets in exchange for the aforementioned managing and controlling of the wager(s) with respect to the micro-bet(s) during the round of micro-betting.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20170069173Abstract: Methods and systems for conducting a competition within a gaming environment. Two or more players can be enabled to electronically access a gaming environment over a communication network. The players can be registered to allow access to a competition within the gaming environment. Each player can be enabled to compete against one or more other players by selecting from macro events displayed in the gaming environment one or more micro event outcomes to future micro events, the micro event outcomes randomized to prevent cheating. A selection of the micro outcomes utilizes a number of points or credits, wherein each selection of a micro outcome increases a selecting player's points or credit balance if the micro outcome occurs or decreases the points or credit balance if the micro outcome selected does not occur.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Publication number: 20170018145Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can then be made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2016Publication date: January 19, 2017Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Patent number: 9483908Abstract: Methods and systems for conducting a competition within a gaming environment. Two or more players can be enabled to electronically access a gaming environment over a communication network. The players can be registered to allow access to a competition within the gaming environment. Each player can be enabled to compete against one or more other players by selecting from macro events displayed in the gaming environment one or more micro event outcomes to future micro events, the micro event outcomes randomized to prevent cheating. A selection of the micro outcomes utilizes a number of points or credits, wherein each selection of a micro outcome increases a selecting player's points or credit balance if the micro outcome occurs or decreases the points or credit balance if the micro outcome selected does not occur.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
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Patent number: 9430909Abstract: Location based wagering method sand systems. An online wagering service can be invoked via a mobile device. A determination can be then made regarding the location of the mobile device and a jurisdiction (e.g., state, county, city, etc.) associated with that location. The mobile device and hence a user can be authorized to access the online wagering service based on the location of the mobile device. Based on the location, it can also be determined if use of the online wagering service is allowed in the jurisdiction along with prescribed limitations of use in that jurisdiction. Wagering options are then presented via the mobile device, which conform to the laws and/or regulations of the jurisdiction.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLCInventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez