Patents by Inventor Dirk Herling

Dirk Herling 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).

  • Patent number: 11507733
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Friso Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 10701077
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 30 environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: PFAQUTRUMA RESEARCH LLC
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Frisco Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 9930043
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Utherverse Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Mark Shuster, Aaron Burch, Frisco Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 9531724
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: Utherverse Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 9509699
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: Utherverse Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron Burch, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Publication number: 20150264053
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: Utherverse Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 9087399
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: Utherverse Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Gary Shuster, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling
  • Patent number: 9046994
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Publication number: 20140189542
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Friso Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
  • Publication number: 20140059453
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Zachary Zarry, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Publication number: 20140007201
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: Utherverse Digital, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 8621368
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Friso Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
  • Publication number: 20130346883
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Gary Shuster, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling
  • Publication number: 20130305142
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Aaron Burch, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 8572207
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Zachary Zarry, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 8522330
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Gary Shuster, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling
  • Patent number: 8493386
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Inventors: Aaron Burch, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Patent number: 8453219
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Publication number: 20130047208
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
  • Publication number: 20130047217
    Abstract: Systems and methods of virtual world interaction, operation, implementation, instantiation, creation, and other functions related to virtual worlds (note that where the term “virtual world” is used herein, it is to be understood as referring to virtual world systems, virtual environments reflecting real, simulated, fantasy, or other structures, and includes information systems that utilize interaction within a 3D environment). Various embodiments facilitate interoperation between and within virtual worlds, and may provide consistent structures for operating virtual worlds. The disclosed embodiments may further enable individuals to build new virtual worlds within a framework, and allow third party users to better interact with those worlds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Gary Shuster, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling