Patents by Inventor Afonso G. Chan

Afonso G. Chan 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).

  • ONLINE GAMING COMPETITION PLATFORM
    Publication number: 20240321060
    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: February 22, 2024
    Publication date: September 26, 2024
    Inventors: Michael W. Shore, Afonso G. Chan, Luis M. Ortiz, Kermit D. Lopez
  • LOCATION-BASED WAGERING VIA REMOTE DEVICES
    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
  • Location-based wagering via remote devices
    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
  • LOCATION-BASED WAGERING VIA REMOTE DEVICES
    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
  • Location-based wagering via remote devices
    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
  • LOCATION-BASED WAGERING VIA REMOTE DEVICES
    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
  • LOCATION-BASED WAGERING VIA REMOTE DEVICES
    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