Patents by Inventor Adam Pierce Harris
Adam Pierce Harris 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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Patent number: 11228638Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT LLCInventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Publication number: 20200329094Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: October 15, 2020Inventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 10547670Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: January 28, 2020Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Publication number: 20180337979Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2018Publication date: November 22, 2018Inventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 10063631Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2017Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 9886508Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for server management are provided. An exemplary system comprises a plurality of servers, with each server having the ability to access a database or, in some embodiments, be configured to perform a calculation, computation or make a determination of a particular value, values or other information. A communications network delivers queries to each server whereby a look-up table directs query processing by the servers. Further embodiments of the system feature a program logic controller for rebalancing the workload of the network servers. Exemplary methods of processing queries on the system comprise submitting a query to the network, communicating the query to each server in the network and each server looking-up on a look-up table the processing responsibilities of the servers in the network. The query is processed by the server having primary responsibility for processing the query while other the servers monitor query processing.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2014Date of Patent: February 6, 2018Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLCInventor: Adam Pierce Harris
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Publication number: 20180013820Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 9729621Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2015Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 9516068Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session, such determinations including the use of NAT profile information. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA LLCInventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Publication number: 20150180958Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 9002945Abstract: Scheduling an online session including: determining desired time slots for an online session; determining potential users to participate in the online session; sending invitations to the potential users; receiving responses to the invitations thereby identifying participants for the online session; and entering the online session into the calendars of the participants of the online session.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2008Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCInventor: Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 8972548Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCInventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Publication number: 20140310309Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for server management are provided. An exemplary system comprises a plurality of servers, with each server having the ability to access a database or, in some embodiments, be configured to perform a calculation, computation or make a determination of a particular value, values or other information. A communications network delivers queries to each server whereby a look-up table directs query processing by the servers. Further embodiments of the system feature a program logic controller for rebalancing the workload of the network servers. Exemplary methods of processing queries on the system comprise submitting a query to the network, communicating the query to each server in the network and each server looking-up on a look-up table the processing responsibilities of the servers in the network. The query is processed by the server having primary responsibility for processing the query while other the servers monitor query processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCInventor: Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 8732162Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for server management are provided. An exemplary system comprises a plurality of servers, with each server having the ability to access a database or, in some embodiments, be configured to perform a calculation, computation or make a determination of a particular value, values or other information. A communications network delivers queries to each server whereby a look-up table directs query processing by the servers. Further embodiments of the system feature a program logic controller for rebalancing the workload of the network servers. Exemplary methods of processing queries on the system comprise submitting a query to the network, communicating the query to each server in the network and each server looking-up on a look-up table the processing responsibilities of the servers in the network. The query is processed by the server having primary responsibility for processing the query while other the servers monitor query processing.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2011Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCInventor: Adam Pierce Harris
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Publication number: 20130304931Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session, such determinations including the use of NAT profile information. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 8560707Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session, such determinations including the use of NAT profile information. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCInventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Publication number: 20120166651Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Inventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 8131802Abstract: Systems and methods of the present invention for maintaining network data distribution are provided. Network data may be distributed in such as manner as to allow a network session to weather interrupted communications between host and clients without significant loss of data. Embodiments of the present invention provide for one or more clients to serve as backup host(s) for the network session. When the other clients transmit data to the host, they may also transmit the data to one or more backup hosts if there are any indications of interrupted communication.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Sony Computer Entertainment America LLCInventors: Mark Lester Jacob, Ronald Joseph Roy, Adam Pierce Harris
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Publication number: 20120016905Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for server management are provided. An exemplary system comprises a plurality of servers, with each server having the ability to access a database or, in some embodiments, be configured to perform a calculation, computation or make a determination of a particular value, values or other information. A communications network delivers queries to each server whereby a look-up table directs query processing by the servers. Further embodiments of the system feature a program logic controller for rebalancing the workload of the network servers. Exemplary methods of processing queries on the system comprise submitting a query to the network, communicating the query to each server in the network and each server looking-up on a look-up table the processing responsibilities of the servers in the network. The query is processed by the server having primary responsibility for processing the query while other the servers monitor query processing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventor: Adam Pierce Harris
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Patent number: 7979460Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods for server management are provided. An exemplary system comprises a plurality of servers, with each server having the ability to access a database or, in some embodiments, be configured to perform a calculation, computation or make a determination of a particular value, values or other information. A communications network delivers queries to each server whereby a look-up table directs query processing by the servers. Further embodiments of the system feature a program logic controller for rebalancing the workload of the network servers. Exemplary methods of processing queries on the system comprise submitting a query to the network, communicating the query to each server in the network and each server looking-up on a look-up table the processing responsibilities of the servers in the network. The query is processed by the server having primary responsibility for processing the query while other the servers monitor query processing.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2006Date of Patent: July 12, 2011Assignee: Sony Computer Entainment America Inc.Inventor: Adam Pierce Harris