Patents by Inventor David Osbourn

David Osbourn 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).

  • Input methods and devices for music-based video games
    Patent number: 9751019
    Abstract: A music-based video game provides for game play based, in part, on a game player's physical performance. The game player's physical performance can be used to modify game play aspects and game play events, for example, the view or behavior of a crowd scene. A representation of a musician may be provided, with the musician mimicking movements of the game player.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie Jackson, David Osbourn, Neil Wigfield, Joel Davey, Nathan Coppard, Andy Bastable
  • INPUT METHODS AND DEVICES FOR MUSIC-BASED VIDEO GAMES
    Publication number: 20150165309
    Abstract: A music-based video game provides for game play based, in part, on a game player's physical performance. The game player's physical performance can be used to modify game play aspects and game play events, for example, the view or behavior of a crowd scene. A representation of a musician may be provided, with the musician mimicking movements of the game player.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Jamie Jackson, David Osbourn, Neil Wigfield, Joel Davey, Nathan Coppard, Andy Bastable
  • Disc jockey video game and controller
    Patent number: 8153881
    Abstract: A disc jockey music-based video game with a controller for the same. The disc jockey music-based video game presents instructive cues for manipulation of the controller and evaluates game player's performance based on the player's compliance with the instructive cues. A display with visual indicators of instructive cues and visual indicators representing player performance may be provided. Additionally, other forms of game player feedback may be provided, for example music, simulated crowd response other forms of generally auditory cues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Coppard, Lee Guinchard, Phillip Hindle, Jamie Jackson, Lee Yat Lam, Chan Yuk On, David Osbourn, Neil Wigfield, Stephen N. Withers
  • DISC JOCKEY VIDEO GAME AND CONTROLLER
    Publication number: 20100216547
    Abstract: A disc jockey music-based video game with a controller for the same. The disc jockey music-based video game presents instructive cues for manipulation of the controller and evaluates game player's performance based on the player's compliance with the instructive cues. A display with visual indicators of instructive cues and visual indicators representing player performance may be provided. Additionally, other forms of game player feedback may be provided, for example music, simulated crowd response other forms of generally auditory cues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventors: Nathan Coppard, Lee Guinchard, Phillip Hindle, Jamie Jackson, Lee Yat Lam, Chan Yuk On, David Osbourn, Neil Wigfield, Stephen N. Withers
  • Disc jockey game controller
    Patent number: D627354
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2010
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Lee Guinchard, Yuk On Chan, Stephen N. Withers, Neil Wigfield, David Osbourn, Jamie Jackson, Phillip Hindle
  • Guitar shaped game controller fret board
    Patent number: D753771
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: Activision Publishing, Inc.
    Inventors: Jamie Jackson, David Osbourn, Gareth Morrison, Peter O'Donnell, Nathan Coppard, Timothy Dunn