Patents by Inventor Dave Astels

Dave Astels 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: 20230302351
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Publication number: 20230285847
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes an actuation component and a controller communicatively coupled to a computer system. The controller is configured to perform operations including detecting an actuation of the actuation component, wherein the actuation component is associated with performing of an action in a video game executed by the computer system. Responsive to detecting the actuation, an instruction is provided to the computer system to perform the action, wherein, based on a current value of a timer, the computer system restricts the action from being performed. The timer, having been previously initiated based on a prior actuation of the actuation component, relates to a cooldown period during which the action cannot be repeated after the action is performed. Responsive to receiving a command from the computer system, a tactile effect is generated as an indication to a user that the action can be repeated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Applicant: STEELSERIES Aps
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Patent number: 11701577
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Patent number: 11697064
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes an actuation component and a controller communicatively coupled to a computer system. The controller is configured to perform operations including detecting an actuation of the actuation component, wherein the actuation component is associated with performing of an action in a video game executed by the computer system. Responsive to detecting the actuation, an instruction is provided to the computer system to perform the action, wherein, based on a current value of a timer, the computer system restricts the action from being performed. The timer, having been previously initiated based on a prior actuation of the actuation component, relates to a cooldown period during which the action cannot be repeated after the action is performed. Responsive to receiving a command from the computer system, a tactile effect is generated as an indication to a user that the action can be repeated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Publication number: 20220152479
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Patent number: 11273368
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2022
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Publication number: 20210113917
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Patent number: 10888774
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Publication number: 20210001212
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Patent number: 10780342
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Publication number: 20200155927
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Patent number: 10576368
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Publication number: 20190134497
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Patent number: 10207179
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Publication number: 20180369690
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Patent number: 10086272
    Abstract: A device for online gaming includes a memory that stores instructions. A processor coupled to the memory, responsive to executing the instructions, performs operations including receiving a selection of a gaming accessory, receiving a selection of a game, and receiving inputs corresponding to selections of parameters for generating a vibration effect at the gaming accessory. The parameters include a control component of the gaming accessory, a game event associated with the control component, a vibration frequency of the vibration effect associated with the game event, a vibration intensity and duration, and a delay time associated with the event. The processor stores the selected parameters and presents the vibration effect during the game in accordance with occurrence of the game event and in accordance with the selected parameters; the vibration effect is presented after the occurrence of the game event in accordance with the delay time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Tino Soelberg, Dave Astels, David Michael Tibbetts
  • Publication number: 20180236353
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Applicant: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Patent number: 9975043
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Publication number: 20170282058
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Publication date: October 5, 2017
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott
  • Patent number: 9707477
    Abstract: A system that incorporates the subject disclosure may include, for example, a method that includes identifying a plurality of devices associated with a computing device, identifying status information from each device of the plurality of devices, and identifying presentation features for each device of the plurality of devices. The method further includes receiving presentation information indicating a setting to present first status information from a first device of the plurality of devices via a selected device of the plurality of devices, wherein the first status is presented on the selected device by a selected presentation feature of the selected device. Additional embodiments are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: STEELSERIES ApS
    Inventors: Jeffrey Nicholas Mahlmeister, Dave Astels, Andrew Olcott