Patents by Inventor Ian Neufeld
Ian Neufeld 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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Publication number: 20230053055Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Aaron BURCH, Friso KRISTIANSEN, Ian NEUFELD, Dirk HERLING, Patrick TYROLER, Gary SHUSTER
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Patent number: 11507733Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2020Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Friso Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
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Publication number: 20210058397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Aaron BURCH, Friso KRISTIANSEN, Ian NEUFELD, Dirk HERLING, Patrick TYROLER, Gary SHUSTER
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Patent number: 10701077Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 30, 2020Assignee: PFAQUTRUMA RESEARCH LLCInventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Frisco Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
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Publication number: 20180227308Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Brian SHUSTER, Aaron BURCH, Frisco KRISTIANSEN, Ian NEUFELD, Dirk HERLING, Patrick TYROLER, Gary SHUSTER
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Patent number: 9930043Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 23, 2013Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Utherverse Digital, Inc.Inventors: Brian Mark Shuster, Aaron Burch, Frisco Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
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Patent number: 9509699Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 22, 2013Date of Patent: November 29, 2016Assignee: Utherverse Digital, Inc.Inventors: Aaron Burch, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
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Patent number: 9087399Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Utherverse Digital, Inc.Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Gary Shuster, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling
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Publication number: 20140189542Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Friso Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
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Patent number: 8621368Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 31, 2013Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Friso Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
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Publication number: 20130346883Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Gary Shuster, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling
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Publication number: 20130305142Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Aaron Burch, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
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Patent number: 8522330Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Gary Shuster, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling
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Patent number: 8493386Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Inventors: Aaron Burch, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
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Publication number: 20130044107Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Aaron Burch, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Gary Shuster
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Publication number: 20130047098Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Friso Kristiansen, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling, Patrick Tyroler, Gary Shuster
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Publication number: 20130047217Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Brian Shuster, Aaron Burch, Gary Shuster, Ian Neufeld, Dirk Herling