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).

  • Publication number: 20230394930
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20230325924
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Patent number: 11783679
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20220122425
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Patent number: 11282343
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20210217279
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Patent number: 10916103
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20200066107
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Patent number: 10504333
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Patent number: 10013853
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Patent number: 9978218
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20180089955
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20170337575
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Samir Varma, Luis M. Ortiz
  • Patent number: 9811976
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20170308930
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventor: Michael W. Shore
  • Publication number: 20170186277
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20170069173
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2016
    Publication date: March 9, 2017
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Publication number: 20170018145
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Patent number: 9483908
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • Patent number: 9430909
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2016
    Assignee: Micro-Gaming Ventures, LLC
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Alfonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez